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 different from the one that you remember from your childhood. 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. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and Intro-free episodes The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince The chance to vote on the next story that you hear The chance to win readings just for you The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free Thanks for your support! Sweet Dreams... Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and simplifies the story but the end remains the same. If you're still awake, the second story is Measure for Measure. A story you might not be as familiar with. 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 and Intro-free episodes The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince The chance to vote on the next story that you hear The chance to win readings just for you The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!) Thanks for your support! Sweet Dreams... Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 nurse get lost outside of the castle at night. That rock in the middle of the road up ahead, does it have arms? Interested in more sleepy content? Subscribe to Just Sleep Premium. The premium podcast for listeners that want more sleepy content or just want to support the show. As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive: Ad-free and Intro-free episodes The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince The chance to vote on the next story that you hear The chance to win readings just for you The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (almost finished!) All for $4.99 per month or $49 for a year.  Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episode, please follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 his mother desperately ask their neighbours for help. Is anyone brave enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 leaves school and experiences his first 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 follow the podcast in your favourite app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 meets Nicholas Nickleby, his mother, and his sister. Ralph takes Nicholas to meet Wackford Squeers. Interested in more sleepy content? Subscribe to Just Sleep Premium. The premium podcast for listeners that want more sleepy content or just want to support the show. As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive: Ad-free and Intro-free episodes The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince The chance to vote on the next story that you hear The chance to win readings just for you The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!) All for $4.99 per month or $49 for a year.  Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Thanks for your support! Sweet Dreams... Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 his paths. 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 app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 this episode, Black Beauty's new friend Ginger recounts her bringing up and harsh breaking in. 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 app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 her betrothed, Hosmer Angel. How quickly can Sherlock find him? 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. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 outwit them? 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. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, you can buy me a coffee here ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ------> buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please follow the podcast in your favourite podcast app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 favourite podcast app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 support the show? Join Just Sleep Premium here: https://justsleeppodcast.com/support As a Just Sleep Premium member you will receive: Ad-free and Intro-free episodes The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince An additional 2 episodes every month The chance to vote on the next story that you hear The chance to win readings just for you The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!) Thanks for your support! Sweet Dreams... Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 forgotten amid the chaos of the cholera outbreak in her home. She is taken to her strange, new home at Misselthwaite Manor. 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. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off to sleep. Goodnight and Sweet Dreams.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, exacts revenge on his enemies. In this episode, Mercedes and Edmond are reunited much to the chagrin of his rival, Fernand. Danglars puts a plan in motion to ruin Edmond's life. 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 and Intro-free episodes The entire audiobook of the Wizard of Oz A collection of short fairy tales including Rapunzel and the Frog Prince The chance to vote on the next story that you hear The chance to win readings just for you The entire back catalogue of the podcast, ad and intro-free (coming soon!) Thanks for your support! Sweet Dreams... Intro Music by the Psychedelic Squirrel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.