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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.

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The Sleepy Bookshelf Slumber Studios

    • Fiction
    • 4.7 • 315 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

    The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Part 4 of 13

    The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Part 4 of 13

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapter 5 of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie, first published in 1920.



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    • 48 min
    The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Part 3 of 13

    The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Part 3 of 13

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapter 4 of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie, first published in 1920.



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    • 1 hr 4 min
    The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Part 2 of 13

    The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Part 2 of 13

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapters 2-3 of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie, first published in 1920.



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    • 54 min
    The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Part 1 of 13

    The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Part 1 of 13

    Tonight, Elizabeth reads Chapter 1 of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie, first published in 1920.



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

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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 🥱 😴

    • 45 min
    Preview: Season 45, The Mysterious Affair at Styles

    Preview: Season 45, The Mysterious Affair at Styles

    Elizabeth previews the next season: "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie, first published in 1920.



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    • 3 min
    Final Recap: Thumbelina [Spoiler Alert]

    Final Recap: Thumbelina [Spoiler Alert]

    Elizabeth recaps "Thumbelina," a fairy tale from The Yellow Fairy Book, a collection by Scottish writer and poet Andrew Lang, first published in 1894.

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
315 Ratings

315 Ratings

DoTiBe ,

Wow

You cannot go wrong with this podcast. Elizabeth is wonderful. Her Jane Austen readings have me hooked. More Jane Austen please!

Tiny Patsie ,

Elizabeth is a wonderful host

She is a gifted voice actor, who intones great personality into all the characters. She brings depth to the stories.

🌍OneWorld ,

Exquisite

Incredible narration, gorgeous voice. Storytelling at its best.

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