Sleep Story 393 – The Modern Clock
Tonight’s reading comes from The Modern Clock, published in 1905, written by Ward L. Goodrich, and it explores the intricate mechanics and historical development of timekeeping, focusing on the techni...
7 Apr 31min
Sleep Story 392 – The Happy Tree
Tonight’s reading comes from The Happy Tree, published in 1926, written by Rosalind Murray, and it tells the story of a woman reflecting on her childhood and the quiet, changing landscapes of England ...
30 Mars 36min
Sleep Story 391 – A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers
Sleep Story 391 – A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers Tonight’s reading comes from A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, first published in 1849, written by Henry David Thoreau, and it fo...
23 Mars 36min
Sleep Story 390 - The Wide, Wide World
The Wide, Wide World (1850) by Susan Warner follows a young girl named Ellen who must leave her mother and travel through the countryside, learning patience, kindness, and resilience as she encounters...
16 Mars 36min
Sleep Story 389 - The Old Curiosity Shop
Tonight's reading coms from the The Old Curiosity Shop, published in 1841. Written by Charles Dickens, it tells the story of a gentle young girl and her grandfather who live in a small London shop fil...
9 Mars 36min
Sleep Story 388 - The Wonders of Optics
Tonight’s reading comes from The Wonders of Optics, published in 1867 and written by Fulgence Marion. It is a calm and curious exploration of light, lenses, vision, and the quiet science behind how we...
2 Mars 34min
Sleep Story 387 - The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow
Tonight’s reading comes from Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, published in 1886, written by Jerome K. Jerome.It is a gentle collection of humorous reflections on everyday life - wandering thoughts abo...
22 Feb 36min
Sleep Story 386 - The Greatest Heiress in England
Tonight’s reading comes from The Greatest Heiress in England, published in 1880, written by Margaret Oliphant, and it tells the story of a young woman who unexpectedly becomes one of the wealthiest he...
16 Feb 35min
