Relaxation Rewind! The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli, Part 1
In this newly remastered episode, rule over sleep with the pithy prose of Machiavelli. But first, a very long introduction to our author and the twisted papal politics of 15th century Italy. Yawn! ***...
12 Sep 202256min
Relaxation Rewind! The Color of a Great City, by Theodore Dreiser, Part 1
In this newly remastered episode, let's journey back to New York City in the early 1900s with one of America's great writers and his dreamy portrait of the city that never sleeps. Fingers crossed you ...
5 Sep 202249min
Etiquette, by Emily Post, Part 3
Let's return to this manual of manners, and learn how to pay a check, walk down a theater aisle, and navigate the social complexities of the opera box. Also, just…be nice. Good advice! Help us stay ...
29 Aug 202250min
Wild Flowers Worth Knowing, by Neltje Blanchan, Part 2
Let's sink into the fields of sleep with more from this lovely and informative book on the varied beauty of wildflowers. A few may smell of corpses, but they're no less wonders of nature! Help us st...
22 Aug 202250min
The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 1
Let's relax with a much-requested book and drift off as Mr. Smith defines the division of labor, details the connections of commerce, and takes a swipe at the lie of meritocracy. Economical! Help us...
15 Aug 202253min
The South American Tour, by Annie S. Peck, Part 1, REMASTERED
Let's rewind to 2020 with a remastered version of this marvelous travelogue from an equally marvelous woman. Experience all the dreamy wonders of South America for a mere $1,000. Or more if you're fan...
8 Aug 202251min
Cottages, or HInts on Economical Building, Part 1
For our 200th episode, let's get cozy and relax with advice on planning the perfect cottage. Which apparently includes a library, billiard room, and nursery. Sleepy simplicity! Help us stay 100% lis...
1 Aug 202249min
The Book of Household Management, by Isabella Beeton, Part 8 - Cookery
Let's return to a sleepy favorite and relax with Mrs. Beeton's thoughts on a cook's duties, French vocabulary, and asparagus. Also, we learn to make Bread Soup. Yay? Help us stay 100% listener-suppo...
25 Jul 202255min
