Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, The Red-Headed League, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and is considered one of the finest works of detective fiction. In this episode, Dr Watson joins Sherlock in one of his strangest adventures. What is the Red-Headed League? And why are...

Tonight's sleep story, The Magic Apples by Abbie Farwell Brown, features Loki - the Norse god of mischief. This story was published in the book In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales in 1902. Loki helps a Giant to steal Idun and her magic apples. Can he redeem himself? If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this...

Tonight's story to help you sleep is Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell. Published as a serial from 1864, this is Gaskell's final novel. It follows the daughter of a country doctor called Molly Gibson. In this episode, young Molly is invited to a gala at the Cumnor House. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like t...

Tonight's bedtime story is The Brave Little Tailor. A Grimms' fairy tale collected in the Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang. Also known as The Valiant Little Tailor. This is a story of a tailor that uses his wits (and a little deception) to survive several trials. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, plea...

Tonight's sleepy tale is The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim. Published in 1922, it is the story of four disparate women who travel to a medieval castle in Italy for a holiday. In this episode, Mrs Wilkins sees the ad for the castle in the Times and meets Mrs Arbuthnot for the first time.   If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsl...

Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. Published in 1872, this story is one of Verne's most acclaimed works. In this episode, exactitude personified, Phileas Fogg hires a new valet, Passepartout. After a discussion and wager at his club, Fogg sets off on his journey. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> b...

Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of a listener favourite: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This classic Canadian novel was published in 1908. It follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, a red-haired orphan girl, mistakenly sent to the Cuthberts on Prince Edward Island. In this episode, Marilla Cuthbert decides whether they should keep Anne. She also discovers that Anne does...

Tonight's sleep story is the Paradise of Children, a retelling of the classic myth of Pandora's Box by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This story was first published in 1920 in his collection of stories called "A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys". If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Sp...

Happy Holidays! Our second episode of the week is a bit early. If you're stressed because of the holidays, listen to the conclusion of A Christmas Carol. Or start from the first episode published last week! In this episode, the last Spirit visits Scrooge and then he takes all the lessons and starts his new life. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeaco...

Tonight's story to help you sleep is the continuation of the Christmas classic: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. In this episode, Scrooge is visited by the first spirit: The Ghost of Christmas Past, and the second spirit: The Ghost of Christmas Present. I hope you enjoy drifting off to this story as much as I did reading it. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here -...

Tonight's sleep story is the Christmas classic: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This story following Ebenezer Scrooge truly needs no introduction. I hope you enjoy drifting off to this story as much as I did reading it. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod Every supporter this December will receive a special Christmas rea...

Tonight's bedtime story is an excerpt from Washington Irving's Old Christmas called Christmas Eve. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod Every supporter this December will receive a special Christmas reading. Plus, I will randomly select one supporter who will receive an exclusive reading of their choice. If you like this episod...

Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Published first in 1868, it follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. In this episode, the girls donate their Christmas breakfast to a family in need and put on a play on Christmas night. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod Eve...

Fall asleep tonight to the snoozy short story The Burglar's Christmas by Willa Cather. First published in 1896 under the pseudonym, Elizabeth L. Seymour, this touching tale is about unconditional love.  If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your f...

Tonight's story is our first Christmas sleepy tale: The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen. First published in 1844, it is the story of a fir tree that can't wait to grow up and experience great things. Rejoice in thy youth! If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Ap...

Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, The Adventure of the Speckled Band, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and is considered one of the finest works of detective fiction. In this episode, Dr Watson joins Sherlock in a strange case that involves a whistling sound in the night, a...

Tonight's bedtime story is The White Cat. A French fairytale collected in the Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang. A prince is set the task of bringing his father, the King, the loveliest dog in order to win his throne. On his journey, he meets a talking white cat in an exquisite castle.  If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you...

Struggling with insomnia this Thanksgiving? Fall asleep tonight with a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery - Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner.  Published in 1907, this story is one of Lucy's over 500 short stories. Of course, she is best known for writing the Anne of Green Gables series.   If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod...

Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with the story of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this book is one of the best selling books in the world. In this episode, Heidi, a five year old girl, travels up the mountainside with her aunt Dete on their way to her hermit grandfather. Along the way, Dete shares the story of Alm-Uncle with her friend Barbel. If you'd like to support t...

Tonight's snoozy tale is Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. First published in 1915, this is one of Kafka's most well-known works. In this episode, Gregor Samsa wakes up and discovers that he has turned into a large bug. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcas...

Tonight's bedtime story is David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Published in 1850, it is one of Dickens's most popular works and has been adapted numerous times. In this episode, David's mother receives a visit from Betsey Trotwood. And David Copperfield is born. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, p...

Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, a story to help you fall asleep. First published in 1862, it is the story of Lucy Graham, her marriage to Michael Audley, and, of course, her secret. In this episode, Michael Audley proposes to the much loved governess Lucy Graham. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buyme...

Happy Halloween! Tonight's sleepy story is Dracula by Bram Stoker. Published in 1897, this is one of the most famous stories in English Literature. Don't worry, tonight's episode is not terrifying. Jonathan Harker arrives in Transylvania and travels to the estate of Count Dracula.  If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Also,...

Tonight's spooky bedtime story is the conclusion of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. In this episode, Ichabod Crane joins the festivities at the Van Tassel estate. Later that evening, he encounters the Headless Horseman. 😱 If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Also, share with any family or friends that migh...

Tonight's spooky bedtime story is the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Published in 1820, this is the story of Ichabod Crane, the town of Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman. It has been adapted numerous times on tv, theatre and film. The 1999 movie with Johnny Depp is delightful :)  If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite...