Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
Sharon Handy
Episodes
358
The Book of the Hamburgs, by L. Frank Baum, Part 1
<div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let’s roost into relaxation with this rather charming guide to the Hamburg chicken from an author better known for wizards and wicked witches. This time, speculations on the origins of the Hamburg breed and characteristics of the beautiful Black Hamburg. So fancy!</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! All paid supporters in the month of August will be entered into a giveaway for exclusive swag, hurrah!</span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Read “The Book of the Hamburgs” at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53965">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53965</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Heaven Be Here,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>
48m
The Story of a Boulder, by Archibald Geikie, Part 1
<div> <div> <p><span>Let’s chip away at sleeplessness with some 19th century naturalist writing, more specifically the “gleanings from the notebook of a field geologist.” This time, we spot an odd boulder in a Scottish ravine, trace its origins back to the Ice Age, and ponder the monumental workings of glaciers. Perfection.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported!<br></span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Read “The Story of a Boulder” at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66703">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66703</a></span></p> <br> <p><span>Music: "Calling to Other Worlds,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p> </div> </div>
52m
The North Pole - Its Discovery in 1909, by Robert Peary (Part 3)
<p><span>Let’s conclude our month of relaxing travels to sleep with a journey to the farthest reaches of the Arctic and the search for the North Pole. This time, we meet the region’s people, learn about various home constructions, and appreciate the grandeur of a land of seasonal extremes.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported!<br></span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Read “The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909” at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18975">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18975</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Dream Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p>
57m
Pictures from Italy, by Charles Dickens, Part 3
<div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let’s continue our month of relaxing travels to sleep as we return to 19th century Italy with Charles Dickens and wind through the maze-like, mysterious, miasmatic, marvelous streets of Genoa. You can practically smell the place, which…was probably better avoided. Yikes.</span></p> <br> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported!<br></span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Read “Pictures from Italy” at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/650">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/650</a></span></p> <br> <p><span>Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>
51m
Faery Lands of the South Seas, by James Hall and Charles Nordhoff, Part 4
<div> <div> <p><span>Let’s continue our month of relaxing travels to sleep with further tales of adventure from the South Seas. This time, we head to the atoll of Ahu Ahu, learn about gossiping ghosts, and drink rather a lot of rum punch. As one occasionally does.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported!</span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Read “Faery Lands of the South Seas” at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54479">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54479</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Ocean Tapping” by PC III, licensed under CC BY</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p> </div> </div>
55m
The Railway Traveller's Handy Book, Part 3
<p><span>Let’s kick off a month of relaxing travels to sleep with more from this handy guide to riding a train. This time, how to purchase your ticket, class differences, the best place to sit, and why rudely stolen seats are never worth the embarrassment of a kerfuffle. Facts!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported!</span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Read “The Railway Traveller’s Handy Book” at the Internet Archive: <a href="https://archive.org/details/railwaytraveller00unse">https://archive.org/details/railwaytraveller00unse</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Healing,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p>
48m
Pyrotechnics: The History and Art of Firework Making, Part 3
<div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let’s launch ourselves to sleep with more from this rather detailed look at fireworks. This time, we complete our historical retrospective of firework displays in Europe through the early 1900s, marvel at the fiery spectacles held at the Crystal Palace, and pity a guy that gets stuck on a wire. Whoops!</span></p> <br> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported!<br></span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Read “Pyrotechnics” at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64922">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64922</a></span></p> <br> <p><span>Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>
51m
Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis, Part 10 (Conclusion)
<div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let’s journey through the stars to sleep with our final reading from this marvelous book. This time, binary star systems, how to measure the vastness of our universe, and a quick summary of key astronomical facts, including the reminder that the parsec is a distance, not a unit of time. Take note, fans of a certain film.</span></p> <br> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported!<br></span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Read “Astronomy for Young Folks” at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45112">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45112</a></span><span> </span></span></p> <br> <p><span>Music: "Exit Exit” by PC III, licensed under CC BY</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>
1h 3m
Bicycling for Ladies, by Maria E. Ward, Part 4
<div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let’s pedal a path to sleep with more advice about the newfangled sport of bicycling. This time, the difference between racing and touring postures, getting the most from your fulcrums, and how to mount your bike without falling over, which seems helpful to know whether you're a lady or not.</span></p> <br> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported!<br></span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Read “Bicycling for Ladies” at Project Gutenberg:<span> </span> <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62227">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62227</a></span></p> <br> <p><span>Music: "Heaven Be Here” by PC III, licensed under CC BY</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>
52m
The Book of Household Management, by Mrs. Isabella Beeton, Part 11 - Fish
<div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let’s relax and sleep to more advice from the redoubtable Mrs. B. This time, fish soup recipes, followed by a surprisingly detailed discourse on the natural history of fishes, their use as food, and general advice for preparing them. Also, a bit of poetry about oysters, because of course there is.</span></p> <br> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported!<br></span></p> <p><span>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a></span></p> <p><span>Buy Me a Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Read “The Book of Household Management” at Project Gutenberg:<span> </span> <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10136">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10136</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href="https://www.boringbookspod.com/">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>