
Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by a quick summary of the prior episode. That way, you can fall asleep whenever you're ready and always stay caught up. Explore our abundant library of audiobooks. There is something for everyone! Support our show as a premium member and get access to bonu... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 968 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaAlternative HealthFictionHealth & Fitness | |||

Elizabeth reads the first half of The Redheaded League from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892
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Elizabeth reads the second half of A Scandal in Bohemia from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892
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Elizabeth reads the first half of A Scandal in Bohemia from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892
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Elizabeth previews The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892.
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It was really good and it helped me fall asleep, but basically every time I listen to the podcast, I’m always halfway into the book and then I go to sleep so I really don’t need the endings but I’m sure they great like the beginning
Wow , so well narrated . Really loving this book .
I love the sleepy bookshelf and now have premium, but I agree that when I didn’t the ads were so disruptive. I think the host should read the adds but I find premium worth it, I enjoy the bonus books and there are no adds. In general I find this perfect for falling asleep to. And A trick for non-subscribers is to skip the adds and ad the sleep timer. Also AJaxc what happened is your speed is too slow. And for anyone the music sounds haunted. I also hope that maybe you can put a description in th... more
Meh
Really enjoy the atmosphere and narrators voice, the only problem I have is sometimes the vocal choices for certain characters can be particularly harsh or jarring and wake me back up
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This program centers on soothing, sleep-oriented readings of classic fiction, delivered in a calm, narratorial style designed to help listeners drift off. Episodes blend gentle relaxation prompts, quick prior-episode recaps, and long-form readings of beloved works. A notable pattern is the use of atmosphere and voice variation to maintain a mellow, lullaby-like mood, with occasional cross-promotions for premium listening and related history-focused hours. Listeners often comment on the host's calming cadence, the balance of narration with background ambience, and the usefulness of the format for nightly routines. The format's emphasis on classic literature and easy listening makes it particularly appealing for adults seeking relaxing, liter... more
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