Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
Sharon HandyBoring Books for Bedtime is a weekly, ad-free, AI-free sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect balance of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 364 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||
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Let’s relax with a lovely listener recommendation that takes us, and our authors, on a tour of little-regarded Lincolnshire. This time, the lure of new places, the charm of old maps, the evolution of place names, and confirmation that wishing to esca... more
Let’s sleep scientifically this week, with more from a woman of such deep and broad accomplishment that the word "scientist" had to be coined to describe her. This time, colors, molecular heat conduction, what constitutes smells, and why gold is real... more
Let’s sail the seas of sleep with more from this volume about the history of our oceans. This time, the Age of Exploration south and north, the mythical Isles of the Blessed, Magellan’s remarkable voyage, and how America really got its name. Hint, it... more
Let’s philosophize our way to sleep with more from this 2,300-year-old work on the art of being. This time, what is happiness? How is it related to good character and, more importantly, acting in a good way? Can a person who does bad be happy, even b... more
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- So boring and so wonderful!
The most boring thing I ever heard. But I actually get to learn stuff that is surprisingly sometimes useful! Also thank you so much for not having adds. I feel like very few podcasts do that.
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United Statesa month ago - The best
Thank you for this, it has helped me so much the past couple of months.
Out of nowhere I just stopped being able to sleep, some nights at all, and the soothing sound of your voice, or watching Bob Ross painting videos, are the only two things that can lull me to sleep sometimes.
I appreciate that the tone and volume never changes. The other sleepy podcasts have loud jarring ads that wake me straight back up. I appreciate this so much!
Apple Podcasts5AshBol22706United States2 months ago - Not boring enough
Been listening off and on for a couple of months, starting with the oldest readings. The one thing that I notice is that the reader uses too much emotion and inflection, which isn’t very boring. It is as though the reader wants to make the boring books more interesting. I like the concept and sometimes I will drop off to sleep so I’ll keep listening but would really like to see the reader be a bit more monotone. I listen to several similar podcasts and the readings are much less dramatic and... more
Apple Podcasts3VinegargalUnited States3 months ago - Love this
This is one of my fav things to listen to when I fall asleep
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Canada4 months ago - Please keep going!
This podcast has helped me settle down into a restful slumber. Perfect for air travel if you’re trying to sleep!
Apple Podcasts5Smp96United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #28 | United States/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #85 | Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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A unique sleep-oriented podcast offers calm readings from a variety of seemingly boring yet intriguing literature, predominantly nonfiction and older works. The soothing delivery is intended to help listeners break free from the mental distractions that keep them awake, with content spanning from classic literature to historical catalogs. Unlike many other podcasts, there are no advertisements, allowing for a seamless listening experience that prioritizes relaxation and sleep. This approach appeals to those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life or struggling with insomnia.
Listeners can expect to be lulled by selections ranging from Aristotle to vintage catalogs, creating a comforting atmosphere that invites de... more
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