Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults

By Taesha Glasgow

Alternative Health

What's Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults about?

Do you have trouble drifting off to sleep? My mission is simple. To help you relax, put the stressful day behind you and drift off to sleep. In every episode, I will read an old story in the public domain. So lie down, settle into your pillow, close your eyes, and let me read you a story to help you sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Forsyte Saga by John Ga...

03.30.2023

Tonight's sleep story is The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy. Published between 1906 and 1921, the books follow the Forsyte family, a "new money" upper middle class family navigating London society in the late 1870s to the early 20th century. ...

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03.30.2023 The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy Tonight's sleep story is The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy. Published between 1906 and 1921, the books follow the Forsyte family, a "new money" upper middle class family navigating London society in the late 1870s to the early 20th century. ...
03.26.2023 Sleeping Beauty: A Story to Help You Sleep (Rebroadcast) Tonight's snoozy tale is the fairytale Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault also known as The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods. There are a number of versions of this tale dating back to the 1300s. This version might be a little ...
03.23.2023 Animal Farm: The Rise and Rise of Napoleon by George Orwell Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Animal Farm by George Orwell. Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive: Ad-free ...
03.19.2023 Macbeth by William Shakespeare retold by Edith Nesbit Tonight's sleep story is Macbeth by William Shakespeare, retold by Edith Nesbit. You know the story of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and their thirst for power at any cost originally written by William Shakespeare. This adaptation by Edith Nesbit condenses ...
03.16.2023 The Princess and the Goblin: The Princess Leaves Well Alone by George MacDonald Trouble sleeping? Drift off tonight to the continuation of the Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. Published in 1872, it is a fantasy novel that inspired authors like Tolkein and G.K Chesterton. In this episode, Princess Irene and her ...
03.12.2023 Over 3 Hours of Fairy Tales: Puss in Boots, Thumbelina and Cinderella Drift off tonight to over 3 hours of your favourite fairy tales - Puss in Boots, Thumbelina, Cinderella and more. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this ...
03.09.2023 Treasure Island: The Sea Chest by Robert Louis Stevenson Feeling stressed? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, the continuation of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Published in 1883, this adventure novel has been adapted numerous times and heavily influenced the modern depiction of pirates. In this episode, Jim and ...
03.05.2023 Kipps by H. G. Wells Tonight's sleep story is Kipps by H. G. Wells. First published in 1905, it follows the life of "Artie" Kipps and his struggles with social status after receiving a large inheritance. In this episode, we learn about Kipps' childhood, he ...
03.02.2023 Nicholas Nickleby: Mr. Ralph Nickleby Receives Sad Tidings of His Brother by Charles Dickens Tonight's sleep story is the continuation of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. Published in 1839, this long novel chronicles the life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and his family. In this episode, Ralph Nickleby learns of his brother's passing and ...
02.26.2023 The Four Fists by F. Scott Fitzgerald Tonight's sleep story is The Four Fists by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was published in 1920 in Fitzgerald's collection of short stories, Flappers and Philosophers. Follow Samuel Meredith from boyhood to the business world and the four fists that altered ...
02.23.2023 Black Beauty: Ginger by Anna Sewell Tonight's snoozy tale is the continuation of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Published in 1877, this book was her only published work. It is one of the first English novels to be written from the perspective of an animal. In ...
02.19.2023 Sherlock Holmes: A Case of Identity by Arthur Conan Doyle Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, A Case of Identity, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." Mary Sutherland is looking for ...
02.16.2023 The Wind in the Willows: Mr Toad by Kenneth Grahame Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is the continuation of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. In this episode, Badger, Rat, and the Mole stage an intervention for Toad to stop him from driving recklessly. Will Toad ...
02.12.2023 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Tonight's sleep story is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I read this way back in the very first episodes of the podcast. I decided to revisit one of my favourites for Valentine's. If you'd like to support the podcast, ...
02.09.2023 Anne of Green Gables: A Tempest in a School Teapot Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of the listener's favourite Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In this episode, Anne meets Gilbert Blythe. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> ...
02.05.2023 To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf Feeling stressed? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please follow the podcast in your ...
02.02.2023 The Sandman's Hour: More Stories for Bedtime Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with more bedtime stories from The Sandman's Hour. This episode includes the stories Princess Cantilla, The Gingerbread Rock and, Why Rabbits Have Short Tails. Interested in more sleepy content or just want to ...
01.29.2023 The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield Tonight's sleep story is The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app. ...
01.26.2023 King Arthur: Sir Balin's Story - A Mythical Sleep Story Tonight's mythical sleep story is the continuation of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Maude Radford. In this episode, Sir Balin relieves a damsel of her heavy sword and embarks on his own adventure. If you'd ...
01.22.2023 The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett: Special 2 Hour Episode Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapters of the Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This book was published in 1911 and is considered one of the best children's novels of the 20th century. In this episode, Mary Lennox is ...
01.19.2023 The Count of Monte Cristo: The Catalans by Alexandre Dumas Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Serialised from 1844-1846, this story is one of Dumas' most popular works. It is the story of Edmond Dantes who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes and, ...
01.15.2023 Hamlet by William Shakespeare retold by Edith Nesbit Tonight's sleep story is Hamlet by William Shakespeare, retold by Edith Nesbit. You know the story of the Prince of Denmark and his revenge journey for the murder of his father originally written by William Shakespeare. This adaptation by Edith ...
01.12.2023 Alice in Wonderland: Who Stole the Tarts? by Lewis Carroll Tonight's story to help you sleep is the final chapters of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland also known as Alice in Wonderland. Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: ...
01.08.2023 Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson - An Adventure Sleep Story Feeling stressed? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Published in 1883, this adventure novel has been adapted numerous times and heavily influenced the modern depiction of pirates. In this episode, we meet Jim, "The Captain" ...
01.05.2023 Aladdin - A Fairy Tale Sleep Story (Rebroadcast) Tonight's sleep story is the well-known fairy tale, Aladdin. This is a rebroadcast from 2021. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
01.01.2023 Beauty and the Beast - A Fairy Tale Sleep Story (Rebroadcast) Tonight's sleep story is the well-known fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. This is a rebroadcast from 2021. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on ...
12.29.2022 The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E T A Hoffmann Fall asleep tonight to the story of the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.25.2022 At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov Happy Holidays! Relax and drift off to two Christmas sleep stories - At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov and The Child's Story by Charles Dickens. Looking for a last minute gift? Gift a year of Just Sleep Premium to a ...
12.22.2022 Little Women: Being Neighbourly by Louisa May Alcott Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with the continuation of 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, Jo visits Laurie ...
12.18.2022 A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum - A Christmas Sleep Story Tonight's sleep story is A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L Frank Baum. From the author of the Wizard of Oz, this story features Santa Claus and his helpers. What happens when Santa Claus is kidnapped by Daemons on Christmas Eve? ...
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12.15.2022 Pinocchio: Sells His Spelling Book To See a Puppet Show by Carlo Collodi Tonight's sleep story is Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Published in book form in 1883, Pinocchio or "the Adventures of Pinocchio" is one the best selling books ever. Adapted numerous times on TV and in films, the original Pinocchio character might ...
12.11.2022 Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the Sherlock Holmes story, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is one of the stories in the collection of twelve stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." In this episode, ...
12.08.2022 The Prince and the Pauper: Tom as a Patrician by Mark Twain Tonight's snoozy tale is the continuation of the Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. Published in 1881, it is the story of two boys, born on the same day, identical in appearance, and from very different backgrounds. In this ...
12.04.2022 The Gift of the Magi by O Henry Drift off tonight to two Christmas sleep stories - The Gift of the Magi by O Henry and Christmas Every Day by William Dean Howells. Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the show? Join Just Sleep ...
12.01.2022 The Blue Castle: A Visit to the Doctor by Lucy Maud Montgomery Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery, best known for writing Anne of Green Gables. This romance novel was published in 1926 and is set in a fictional Canadian town. In this episode, ...
11.27.2022 Rumpelstiltskin and Little Thumb - Fairytale Sleep Stories Drift off tonight to two fairytale sleep stories - Rumpelstiltskin and Little Thumb. Rumpelstiltskin is the Grimms' fairytale featuring a little man that can spin straw into gold. Little Thumb is very similar to Hansel and Gretel with children being ...
11.24.2022 An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott Tonight's special Thanksgiving sleep story is An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louis May Alcott. A short story from Louisa May Alcott's Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Vol 6, published in 1882. When their mother is called away to care for their ...
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11.20.2022 Hunted Down: A Mystery Bedtime Story by Charles Dickens Tonight's bedtime story for adults is Hunted Down by Charles Dickens. Published in 1859, this is a rare detective story from the celebrated writer. Mr Sampson sees a man at his Life Assurance office and immediately dislikes him. When he ...
11.17.2022 Alice in Wonderland: The Mock Turtle's Story by Lewis Carroll Tonight's story to help you sleep is the continuation of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland also known as Alice in Wonderland. In this episode, Alice meets the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon. Whatever is a lobster quadrille? Our Black ...
11.13.2022 The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton Need help drifting off to sleep? Settle in with tonight's bedtime story - The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton. Published in 1905, it follows Lily Bart, a beautiful but poor woman in New York's high city. In this episode, ...
11.10.2022 Anne of Green Gables: Anne's Impressions of Sunday School Tonight's bedtime story is the continuation of Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In this episode, Anne goes to Sunday School and Marilla loses her brooch. She is convinced Anne has lost it. Is she right? Our Black ...
11.06.2022 The Magic Shop by H.G. Wells Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is The Magic Shop by H.G. Wells. Gip and his father visit a magic shop that claims to use only genuine magic! Glass balls out of ears, rabbits under hats, disappearing acts, is ...
11.03.2022 The Wind in the Willows: Dulce Domum by Kenneth Grahame Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is the continuation of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. In this episode, Mole senses his old home and becomes desperate to visit it. If you like this episode, please remember ...
10.30.2022 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Special Two Hour Episode Tonight's sleep story is a special two hour episode of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Published in 1818, this novel, written by a teenaged Mary Shelley, is one of the most influential stories in literature and is possibly the first science ...
10.27.2022 The Sandman's Hour: Stories for Bedtime Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with bedtime stories from The Sandman's Hour. This episode includes the stories The Disorderly Girl, The Poppies, The Shoemaker Rat, Hilda's Mermaid, and Why the Morning Glory Sleeps by Abbie Phillips Walker. Interested ...
10.23.2022 Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu - A Chilling Sleep Story Tonight's chilling sleep story is Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. This story published in 1872 predates Bram Stoker's Dracula and is one the earliest works of vampire fiction. Interested in more sleepy content or just want to support the ...
10.20.2022 King Arthur: Sir Gareth and Lynette - A Mythical Sleep Story Tonight's mythical sleep story is the continuation of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Maude Radford. In this episode, Gareth becomes a knight and goes on his first adventure with a beautiful damsel named Lynette. Interested ...
10.16.2022 The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. Published in 1844, this swashbuckling adventure novel has been adapted on TV, film, and games numerous times. In this episode, D'Artagnan receives three gifts from his father and then ...

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