<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> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let's relax into a more orderly world with this classic of urban planning. This time, the best designs for structural walls, balancing the bodily elements, and placing temples. Also, we name the winds and create a compass to align our streets for greatest health. Governance caring about the health of the people? Dreamy indeed!</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 Ten Books on Architecture" at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20239">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20239</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Peace," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <br> <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/">https://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> </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> <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>Tonight, let's snuggle up with man's best friend as we learn more about breeds of dogs. This time, more dogs used in the sporting life, including pointers, setters, and bloodhounds. Also, a rather long bit about otters from a circa-1600 book that our author found interesting, and why not. Follow your bliss, friends.</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><span> </span></p> <p><span>Read "All About Dogs" at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45377">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45377</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Heaven Be Here," by PC III, licensed under CC BY</span></p> <br> <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/">https://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> </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> <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 kick off a year of better sleep with more from this fan favorite. This time, we raise some of nature's best composters, pigs, and decide raising poultry is maybe something we do not want to do for…reasons. Also, an educated girl who can take care of herself is the best kind of girl. Sound advice from the 1860s!</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> </p> <p><span>Read "Ten Acres Enough" at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48753">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48753</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Changing 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/">https://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> </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> <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 sink into seasonal slumber with two essays by famed American naturalists. In the first, John Muir takes us to Tahoe in the winter, where he delights in its glacial-born beauties and his friend skis poorly. In the second, Thoreau regales us with tales of mischievous visitors to his cabin in Walden. Delightful!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month!</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 "Winter Animals" in "Walden" at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/205">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/205</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Music: "Watching Whales on the Moon," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <br> <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/">https://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> </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> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let's shop for sleep with more selections from this Christmas gift catalog from the years of World War II. This time, pretty yet practical cards, tree decorations and miraculous electric lights that stay lit, luggage, toys, ties, and the gift of every girl's dreams . . . a robe! May this help you have the happiest of holidays, dear listeners.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month!</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>Music: "Heaven Be Here," by PC III, licensed under CC BY</span></p> <br> <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/">https://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> </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> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let's set sail for warm winter nights with a new (well, "new") travel book. In this first reading, thoughts on speaking the language, the best travel guides, the importance of strong luggage and a corkscrew, and how overpacking and Italian water are best avoided. Bon voyage!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month!</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 "Wintering in the Riviera" at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47463">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47463</a></span></p> <p> </p> <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> </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/">https://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> </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> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let's return to the sands of sleep with this absolutely, totally true, not at all exaggerated account of Egypt. This time, a ramble connecting Greek gods to Egypt, a fabled labyrinth and lake all lost to time, and the tale of twelve kings accidentally undone by a hat. How could you doubt it?</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month!</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 "An Account of Egypt" at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2131">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2131</a></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Music: "Cosmic Tingles," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a></span></p> <br> <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/">https://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> </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> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><span>Let's fall asleep to more about the masters of relaxation, cats. This time, the unfairly maligned black, the beautiful blue, black-and-white versus white-and-black, the treasured Siamese, and the mystery of tailless cats. Also, an admonition to read cat show rules and a rumination on surrounding yourself with beauty. Good advice!</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month!</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 "Our Cats and All About Them" at Project Gutenberg: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35450">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35450</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/">https://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> </div> </div> </div> </div>