Bore You To Sleep - Sleep Stories for Adults

Tonight’s readings comes from the History of Chester Cathedral by Thomas Rickman. It details the history and the architecture of Chester Cathedral, as well as the minds that created it. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. Each episode is designed to play in the background, while you...

Tonight’s readings comes from Casey Ryan. Written by B.M. Bower and published in 1921, Casey Ryan is a story about a ruffian who lived in Nevada, during the time when cars began replacing horse and carriage. Casey comes across as obnoxious but is somehow likable and hopefully, a character that can help you fall asleep. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. S...

Tonight’s readings comes from The Works of Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar Allan Poe has become in time, one of America’s greatest Poets. During his life however, his talent was known but his success was not as evident. A remarkable character to listen to while you slowly drift into dream land.  My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my missi...

Tonight’s readings comes from The Book of the Sword. Published in 1884 and written by Richard Francis Burton, this book really helped me appreciate the importance of the sword and its place in the history of the world. While the sword itself may be seen a weapon and instrument of death to many, it is an instrument that defined eras and civilizations across the entire world. My name is Teddy and I...

Tonight’s readings comes from The Day Before Yesterday, by Richard Middleton. This book was published in 1912 and reflects upon those seemingly innocent but magical moments that we all experience in childhood. Those moments before we worried about what other people thought and where we let our imaginations run free. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. It’s...

Tonight’s readings comes from Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie. Originally published in 1898, John McDougall takes us through life in the Canadian North-West in a time that is long past, but not forgotten. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. Each episode is designed to play in the b...

Tonight’s readings comes from Hall Caine, the Man and the Novelist. This book was written by C. Fred Kenyon and written about a novelist who was born in 1853. Hall Caine is one of those authors who recognised the intricacies of the human condition and also, the important aspect of life.  My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my miss...

Sleep Story 101 - The Old Church Clock by Richard Parkinson.  Tonight’s readings comes from The Old Church Clock by Richard Parkinson. This book visits early 1900’s England and the importance of the Church and its members.  My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. Each episode is designe...

Tonight’s readings comes from Outland by Mary Austin. Published in 1919, this book begins with Herman and Mona as they walk through the magical woods. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. Each episode is designed to play in the background, while you slowly fall asleep. The podcast is...

Tonight’s readings comes from The Modern Clock, A study of Time Keeping Mechanism; Its Construction, Regulation and Repair. Written by Ward L Goodrich, this book is an instruction manual for any good apprentice that wants to become a clock maker or repairer. Written in 1905, I must admit, they don’t make clocks and watches like they used to. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get...

Tonight’s readings comes from Joan and Peter. Written by H. G. Wells and published in 1918, this book looks at late Victorian and Edwardian England and the period just prior to World War 1. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. Each episode is designed to play in the background, while...

Tonight’s readings comes from The American Printer: A Manual of Typography. This book is a manual that discusses Typography, printing and how it was created and evolved. The book is published in 1893 and written by Thomas MacKellar My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and I’m hoping to help play a little part in helping you get it. Eac...

Tonight’s readings comes from The "Twenty-Seventh" A Regimental History. Published in 1866 and written by Winthrop D. Sheldon, this book looks at the campaign of the Twenty-seventh Regiment Connecticut volunteers which began in the most critical and anxious period of the war against the rebellion. The year was 1862. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Slee...

Tonight’s readings comes from Dubliners. Published in 1914 and written by James Joyce, Dubliners is a series of short stories that depicts Irish middle class life at around the turn of the 20th Century. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and I’m hoping to help play a little part in helping you get it. Each episode is designed to play...

Tonight’s readings come from A book for the Hammock by William Clarke Russell Published in 1887, this story looks at sailing on the high-seas in a time where you needed the wind to carry you to your destination. It’s a good story for the hammock, or if you want to fall asleep. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a productive day and achieve...

Tonight’s readings come from Peninsular Veteran by Anonymous This story is published in the late 1700’s in England, when religion was an important aspect of the lives of the people that live there. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a productive day and achieve what they need to achieve. I will read you a different story every episode to h...

Published in 1925, Westy Martin is a young boy scout that loves an adventure. When he finds himself in the woods with his rifle, it’s possible that he finds more of an adventure than he was expecting. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a productive day and achieve what they need to achieve. I will read you a different story every episode t...

Tonight’s readings come from Our Street by M.A Titmarsh (William Makepeace Thackeray). Published in 1848. It is an autobiographical look at the street that Titmarsh lived in and what happened behind the doors of his neighbours homes, as well as his own. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a productive day and achieve what they need to achie...

Tonight’s readings come from A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. The story is about Scrooge, a grumpy man that sees the bad in everything, especially Christmas. I hope you’re not a scrooge and I also this helps you get a good night’s rest at this magical time of the year. Special thank you to all you listeners who have supported the podcast throughout the year. If the podcast has helped you and...

Tonight’s episode is a throwback episode to a story I read to you back in April this year. The Christmas period has had me extremely busy and I still haven’t done any Christmas shopping. It’s been a busy year but a good one, and I hope you’d enjoyed yours too as we head into the Christmas period. I’m grateful to have been able to help people everywhere get a good night’s sleep throughout the year....

Published in 1908 and written by Mark Twain. The story is told in the voice of Soldier Boy, a horse that stationed at a frontier outpost with the U.S 7th Cavalry. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a productive day and achieve what they need to achieve. I read a different story every episode to help you get a good night’s rest. It is desig...

Published in 1911 and written by one my absolute favourite figures in history, listen to John Muir’s account of his first summer in the Sierra High Plains. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a productive day and achieve what they need to achieve. I read a different story every episode to help you get a good night’s rest. It is designed to...

Published in 1907 and written by Arthur Christopher Benson, this is an autobiography of a young Arthur’s life in a wealthy family. And with a title such as “the House of Quiet”, I’m extremely hopeful that it will help you get to sleep. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a productive day and achieve what they need to achieve. I read a diffe...

Published in 1909 and written by Edward Thomas, this story looks at life in the English countryside in the early 1900’s. A special hello to all of the English listeners of Bore you To Sleep and to everyone else listening. I appreciate you tuning in and allowing me to help you get the sleep you deserve. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a...

Written by Mary Ann Olsen, The Silverton Story explores the beginnings of Silverton, Colarado and life there in the late 1800’s. Reading this book reminds me of my road trip through the U.S a couple of years back during which, I saw a lot of beautiful places. I hope you enjoy the book. My name is Teddy and I aim to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest so they can have a productive day an...