Libsyn Directory

The Book of the Ocean, by Ernest Ingersoll, Part 5

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s sail the seas of sleep with more from this volume about the history of our oceans. This time, the Age of Exploration south and north, the mythical Isles of the Blessed, Magellan’s remarkable voyage, and how America really got its name. Hint, it was easy to pronounce. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Book of the Ocean” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Ocean Tapping,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you...

The Ethics of Aristotle, Part 3

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s philosophize our way to sleep with more from this 2,300-year-old work on the art of being. This time, what is happiness? How is it related to good character and, more importantly, acting in a good way? Can a person who does bad be happy, even beyond the grave? You know, simple stuff like that. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Ethics of Aristotle” 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...

The History of Bread, by John Ashton, Part 6 - Conclusion

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let relaxation rise with this conclusion to one of our most (understandably) popular books. This time in we learn of gingerbread, penny loaf scrambles, riots, and bread-related superstitions like sin-eating and . . . floating corpse compasses? Oh, delicious bread, is there anything you can’t do? Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All paid supporters in August will be entered into a giveaway for exclusive swag! ALSO, Patreon supporters will be getting all six episodes of this book as a single long recording. Hurrah! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The...

Old Country Inns of England, by Maskell and Gregory, Part 2

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s relax with more about the evolution of that useful place to sleep, the inn. This time, we travel from pilgrimage hostels to lodging for wool guilds and secret meeting places for the first trade unions. Also, some history behind many common inn names. Inn-teresting indeed! 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! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Old Country Inns of England” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere,...

The Book of the Hamburgs, by L. Frank Baum, Part 1

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

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! 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! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Book of the Hamburgs” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Heaven Be Here,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If...

The Story of a Boulder, by Archibald Geikie, Part 1

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

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. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Story of a Boulder” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Calling to Other Worlds,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for...

The North Pole - Its Discovery in 1909, by Robert Peary (Part 3)

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

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. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Dream Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken...

Pictures from Italy, by Charles Dickens, Part 3

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

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. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Pictures from Italy” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you...

Faery Lands of the South Seas, by James Hall and Charles Nordhoff, Part 4

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

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. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Faery Lands of the South Seas” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Ocean Tapping” 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...

The Railway Traveller's Handy Book, Part 3

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

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! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Railway Traveller’s Handy Book” at the Internet Archive: Music: "Healing,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you...

TOPICS