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Our National Parks, by John Muir, Part 5

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s relax with more of this sleepy stroll through some of America’s greatest natural wonders, protected for the enjoyment of all people as national parks. This time, we continue our tour of Yosemite and its mighty glacier-carved mountains. Majestic! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Our National Park” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Watching Whales on the Moon,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help...

Ten Acres Enough, by Edmund Morris, Part 4

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s relax with more advice about successful farming. This time, we get snookered in the purchase of a cow, wage endless war on weeds, and sell some blackberry bushes. Profitable! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! All supporters in the month of February will be entered into a drawing for a personal, made-just-for-you episode of the book of your choice. Neat! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Ten Acres Enough” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Changing Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest...

Etiquette, by Emily Post, Part 7

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s continue with more of the finer arts of behavior as we conclude our instruction in the etiquette of invitations, consider the well-appointed house, and are reminded that looking down on the serving class is inexcusably ill-bred. Well said, Mrs. Post! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! All supporters in the month of February will be entered into a drawing for a personal, made-just-for-you episode of the book of your choice. Neat! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Etiquette” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by...

On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, Part 6

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

In our annual celebration of Darwin Day, let’s continue our sleepy stroll through this fundamental text of biology. This time, why natural selection works better in big spaces, the perils of extinction, and the strength that comes from diversity. It’s science! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! All supporters in the month of February will be entered into a drawing for a personal, made-just-for-you episode of the book of your choice. Neat! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection” at Project...

How To See The British Museum in Four Visits, Part 3

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s continue our sleepy tour of the zoological collections of the British Museum and discover the wonders first being seen by the general public circa 1850. This time, reptiles, the fauna of Great Britain, and some philosophy about our place in the history of living things. Because of course that’s included in a 19th century book. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! All supporters in the month of February will be entered into a drawing for a personal, made-just-for-you episode of the book of your choice. Neat! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read...

Mount Everest, The Reconnaissance, 1921, by Lt. Col. CK Howard-Bury, Part 5

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s climb the slopes of sleep with more from this journey to study the world’s highest mountain. This time, we visit Tingri, climb glaciers, and reach the highest monastery in the world. We’re less than 10 miles from Everest, friends. Dreams of adventure await! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Mount Everest, The Reconnaissance, 1921” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken...

Robert's Rules of Order, by Major Henry Robert, Part 1

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s relax with one of the most boring reads I’ve ever encountered, a minutely detailed guide to the internal workings of legislative assemblies. Why, one might wonder how anything ever gets done at all. Motion to sleep, seconded! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Robert’s Rules of Order” at Project Gutenberg here: Music: "Calling to Other Worlds,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome...

Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to Antiquities in Egypt, by Gaston Maspero (Part 7)

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s relax with another sleepy stroll across the sands of time to ancient Egypt. This time, we finish our overview of tombs and learn about Egyptian painting conventions, including cat-based satire. It never gets old! Maspero has a marvelous way of bringing these images to life, and I think you'll love his descriptions. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Manual of Egyptian Archaeology” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Exit Exit” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free...

Our Cats and All About Them, by Harrison Weir (Part 3)

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s kick off a new year of sleep with more from this appreciative guide to the magical cat. This time, shorthaired tortoiseshells and tabbies, plus a touch of my favorite—word etymologies! Your brain will purr with contented boredom. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Music: "Heaven Be Here” by PC III, licensed under CC BY 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, .

Relaxation Rewind! Art in Needlework: Embroidery, by Lewis Day and Mary Buckle, Part 1

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

While your reader recovers from a Christmas cough, let’s rewind back to this relaxing guide to the art and craft of embroidery from two years ago. It’s the perfect way to stitch up the year with sweet dreams. Enjoy! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Everyone who supports in December will be entered into our holiday giveaways at the end of the month. Hurrah! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a...

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