
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 | 957 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaAlternative HealthFictionHealth & Fitness | |||

Introducing The Sleepy Bookshelf: Just Jane, where we will be reading Jane Austen's entire catalogue, starting with Mansfield Park.
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Elizabeth reads Chapter 46-47 of "Far from the Madding Crowd" by Thomas Hardy published in 1874.
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Elizabeth reads Chapter 44-45 of "Far from the Madding Crowd" by Thomas Hardy published in 1874.
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Elizabeth reads Chapter 43 of "Far from the Madding Crowd" by Thomas Hardy published in 1874.
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I used to subscribe, but it seems like now most books are dialogue heavy. While the narrator is great at character voices, listening is not relaxing and I can’t fall asleep. I listen to lights out library now.
Yet more excellent story telling by Elizabeth ‘Far from the madding crowd’ … she brings to life the stories and characters within all her readings …
It would be nice to have the option to listen without the background music … especially for the hard of hearing (like me) … the music makes it difficult to hear the story sometimes …
… thanks again Elizabeth …
Love Kev and Sandie xx
Elizabeth’s readings are highly enjoyable. The background music during the reading is annoying, too loud, and unnecessary. (The introduction music before the story starts is nice.)
Appreciate it if Sleepy Bookshelf could upload the stories without the background music. That would be five stars.
I love this app. But tonight when I try to listen, I got a message. This episode is not available at this time. It’s not the first time it’s happened to me. Sometimes I will just go right to Spotify. Spotify wants me to subscribe again. I am already a paid subscriber.
There’s nobody like our Elizabeth. Blessings
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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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