Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

David Couto
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Welcome to 'Sleepy Time Tales,' your go-to podcast for soothing bedtime stories! 🌙✨ Each week, we bring you calming readings of classic books, both fiction and non-fiction, designed to help you unwind and drift into a peaceful sleep. Whether you prefer timeless novels or insightful non-fiction, our gentle narrations will guide you into a restful night. Subscribe now and let the magic of literature lull you to sleep every week. Sweet dreams! 😴📚 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes! #SleepyTimeTales #BedtimeStories #ClassicBooks #SleepAid #Relaxation #Fiction #NonFiction #Podcast

  1. 1d ago

    Bedtime Birdsong: Nests & Neighbours to Drift Off To

    Tonight, let the gentle world of nature carry you into a deep, restful sleep. In this episode, we are pairing the soft, rhythmic prose of two classic nature books to help your mind unwind and release the day.  We begin with an evening reading from Mary Howitt’s Birds and Their Nests, focusing on the clever architectures of magpies and the quiet, industrious habits of nuthatches. From there, we drift into the calming, nostalgic pages of Neltje Blanchan’s Bird Neighbors, moving slowly through its thoughtful introduction and foreword.   Find Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68416  Find Bird Neighbors by Neltje Blanchan https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37735   * I struggle with titles and descriptions for these episodes, so this one is generated with AI. Everything else is pure me   Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight Patrons ChuckRobertaTraciCarlaAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaGwenJenniferMindyNancyChristyneWendyKreesti Please ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media. Find The ShowWebsite: https://sleepytimetales.net/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://sleepy-time-tales.dashery.com/ Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use

    38 min

  2. May 25

    Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery – Tantrums, Tears, and Joy

    Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery – Tantrums, Tears and Joy Get ready to drift off to sleep tonight with a gentle journey back to the quiet, sun-drenched hills of Avonlea. In this sleepy reading of Anne of Green Gables, we follow our imaginative young friend Anne as she overflows with breathless anticipation for her very first Sunday school picnic—and her long-awaited taste of real ice cream.  However, the peaceful summer days at Green Gables take a dramatic turn when Marilla’s prized amethyst brooch mysteriously goes missing, casting a shadow of doubt and tears over the little east gable room. But don't worry, dear listener—misunderstandings are softly cleared away, the shadows pass, and our evening ends in pure, restful joy.  Unwind, let your shoulders drop, and let the comforting world of Prince Edward Island carry you off into a deep, peaceful sleep.  Find Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45  I don't like it but I used AI for the description, I just couldn't come up with anything.    Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight Patrons ChuckRobertaTraciCarlaAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaGwenJenniferMindyNancyChristyneWendyKreesti Please ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.    Find The ShowWebsite: https://sleepytimetales.net/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://sleepy-time-tales.dashery.com/ Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use

    36 min

  3. May 18

    Finishing Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson And Starting Essays

    We come to the end of what is probably Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most well known work. His meditation on nature and science. But there isn’t much left, so in case you haven’t gone to sleep by that point I start a whole collection of his essays. Although I don’t finish the introduction to that tonight. Find Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29433 Find Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16643    Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight Patrons JessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaJenniferJYMindyNancyChristyneKreesti Please ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.    Find The ShowWebsite: https://sleepytimetales.net/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://sleepy-time-tales.dashery.com/ Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use

    39 min

  4. May 11

    Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatini – Part 06 – The Plot Thickens

    As you prepare for sleep Bellarion gets more deeply involved in the plot which as it turns out is an assassination plot! He’s in deep water, but he is trying to find a way out for the Lady Valeria. He also meets the Regent, the Marquis Theodore who is the target of the plot and we go to a party where we meet Valeria’s brother Marquis Gian Giacomo who is a wastrel Lots of excitement but it won’t keep you awake. Find Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatini https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68411 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight Patrons JessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaJenniferMindyNancyChristyneKreestiEmilyGwen Please ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.    Find The ShowWebsite: https://sleepytimetales.net/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://sleepy-time-tales.dashery.com/ Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use

    38 min

  5. May 4

    The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman – The End of the Ostrogoths

    This week’s bedtime history has to prepare to sleep as we learn about the end of the great people of the Ostrogoths as they leave Italy and recorded history. The great general Belisarius also sees his life end, as does his Emperor and enemy Justinian. Find The Dark Ages, 476-918 by Charles Oman https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61536 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight Patrons JessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaJenniferJYMindyNancyChristyneKreesti Please ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.    Find The ShowWebsite: https://sleepytimetales.net/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://sleepy-time-tales.dashery.com/ Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use

    36 min

  6. Apr 27

    The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley – Part 09

    As you prepare for sleep tonight it’s time to learn about the fallout from Perdita confronting Raymond.  Things start to go worse for the couple as lack of communication starts to destroy their relationship and events come to a head when they visit their friends in Windsor.  A bit of a sad note as you get your rest, but you won’t be awake for long.  Find The Last Man by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18247    Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight Patrons JessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaJenniferJYMindyNancyChristyneKreesti Please ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.    Find The ShowWebsite: https://sleepytimetales.net/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://sleepy-time-tales.dashery.com/ Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use

    38 min

  7. Apr 20

    Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney – Part 07 – The Industry of Birmingham

    In this week’s bedtime story prepare to sleep as we leave the train. Instead of riding the rails you are going to learn, for as long as you stay awake, about the various industries of Birmingham. Including, glass, guns and swords. This one is sure to be a recipe to help you count sheep. Find Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13271 Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight Patrons JessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaJenniferJYMindyNancyChristyneKreesti Please ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.    Find The ShowWebsite: https://sleepytimetales.net/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://sleepy-time-tales.dashery.com/ Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use

    37 min

  8. Apr 13

    Woman's Work in Music by Arthur Elson Part 08

    Sleep is your friend tonight as you learn about many women of the 19th Century who were notable composers. Starting with America and moving on to the rest of the world including eastern Europe and Scandinavia.  The abilities of the subjects are beyond a doubt, but the dry facts and the well I tell them will see you fast asleep very soon.  Find Woman's Work in Music by Arthur Elson https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20571  Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ·        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales ·        If you’re enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at https://ko-fi.com/sleepytimetales PatreonSleep Tight Patrons JessChuckRobertaTraciCarlaAYAmyJacqueAbbieGinaJenniferJYMindyNancyChristyneKreesti Please ShareIf you’re enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good night’s sleep might benefit. So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.    Find The ShowWebsite: https://sleepytimetales.net/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepytimetalespodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepyTimeTales Merch: https://sleepy-time-tales.dashery.com/ Project Gutenberg Terms of Use https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Terms_of_Use

    37 min
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Welcome to 'Sleepy Time Tales,' your go-to podcast for soothing bedtime stories! 🌙✨ Each week, we bring you calming readings of classic books, both fiction and non-fiction, designed to help you unwind and drift into a peaceful sleep. Whether you prefer timeless novels or insightful non-fiction, our gentle narrations will guide you into a restful night. Subscribe now and let the magic of literature lull you to sleep every week. Sweet dreams! 😴📚 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes! #SleepyTimeTales #BedtimeStories #ClassicBooks #SleepAid #Relaxation #Fiction #NonFiction #Podcast

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