326 episodes

Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by a quick summary of the prior episode. That way, you can fall asleep whenever you're ready and always stay caught up.

Explore our full library of over 30 audiobooks. There is something for everyone!

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The Sleepy Bookshelf: Audiobooks for Sleep Slumber Studios

    • Fiction
    • 4.8 • 203 Ratings

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Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by a quick summary of the prior episode. That way, you can fall asleep whenever you're ready and always stay caught up.

Explore our full library of over 30 audiobooks. There is something for everyone!

Support our show as a premium member and get access to bonus episodes and ad-free listening.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    White Nights, Part 4 of 4

    White Nights, Part 4 of 4

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads the Fourth Night and Morning of "White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1848.



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    Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴

    • 49 min
    White Nights, Part 3 of 4

    White Nights, Part 3 of 4

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads Nastenka's History and the Third Night of "White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1848.



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    Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴

    • 1 hr 5 min
    White Nights, Part 2 of 4

    White Nights, Part 2 of 4

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads the Second Night of "White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1848.



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    Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com.

    Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80

    Having an issue with The Sleepy Bookshelf or have a question for us? Check out our FAQs.

    Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook

    Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴

    • 55 min
    White Nights, Part 1 of 4

    White Nights, Part 1 of 4

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads the First Night of "White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1848.



    Try The Sleepy Bookshelf Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepybookshelf.supercast.com/.

    Are you loving The Sleepy Bookshelf? Show your support by giving us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    Vote on upcoming books via the Survey on our website: https://sleepybookshelf.com.

    Listen to the music from The Sleepy Bookshelf in a relaxing soundscape on Deep Sleep Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxRt2AI7f80

    Having an issue with The Sleepy Bookshelf or have a question for us? Check out our FAQs.

    Connect: Twitter - Instagram - Facebook

    Thank you so much for joining us here at The Sleepy Bookshelf. Now, let’s open our book for this evening. Sweet dreams 🥱 😴

    • 45 min
    Preview: Season 35, White Nights

    Preview: Season 35, White Nights

    This season, Elizabeth will be reading "White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1848. 

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    • 3 min
    East of the Sun and West of the Moon

    East of the Sun and West of the Moon

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads “East of the Sun and West of the Moon,” a classic Norwegian folktale collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. This version appeared in translation in the Blue Fairy Book, published in 1889 and edited by Andrew Lang.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
203 Ratings

203 Ratings

dig do cgkxs ,

A lovely way to fall asleep

The sleepy bookshelf provides exactly the right amount of interest to stop my mind from wandering but is also so soothing and relaxing that it gets me to sleep faster than any other podcast

moonlight zzz ,

Anne of Avonlea

Thoroughly enjoying Elizabeth bringing each character to life in her wonderful reading of this story . I do fall asleep before the end but I just try again and again ……

Jeff 19383716291 ,

Thankyou!

When I first started listening I would get through lots of episodes before I fell asleep, now I can’t get through 10 minutes. Thankyou, this really helped me sleep well at night!

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