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Farm Engines and How to Run Them, by James H. Stephenson, Part 8

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Release Date: 04/27/2026

Symmes' Theory of Concentric Spheres, Showing That the Earth Is Hollow, Part 5 (Conclusion)

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s relax with the conclusion of this most remarkable book of geological theory. This time, a plea to scientific advancement and nation-building in the form of an expedition to the Earth’s interior, an outline of the voyage, and a glowing portrait of Captain Symmes and his genius. Well, at least he tried, I guess? Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Symmes’ Theory of Concentric Spheres” by John Cleves Symmes at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, ...

Farm Engines and How to Run Them, by James H. Stephenson, Part 8

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s finish our theme month of “Long-time Favorites” with more from this surprisingly relaxing guide to running powered farm machinery. This time, starting a gas engine, how to hook up a newfangled gadget called a battery, and the many parts of your threshing machine. To the fields! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Farm Engines & How to Run Them” by James H. Stephenson at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Exit Exit,” by PC III, licensed under CC BY If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for...

A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Part 10

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Let’s continue our theme month of “Long-time Favorites” with more from this quickstep march through the history of our world. This time, the revolutionary teachings of Jesus, the rise of the Christian church, barbarian hordes, and the final fall of the Roman Empire, all in less than hour. Short indeed! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “A Short History of the World” by H.G. Wells at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Cosmic Tingles,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a...

The Book of Household Management, by Isabella Beeton, Part 12 - Fish Recipes

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Let’s continue our theme month of “Long-time Favorites” with this most favored work of all things home and comfort. This time, recipes for fish, along with interludes about the life and habits of particular species, and a poem about hermit crabs, because of course there is. Anchovy and carp and cod, oh my! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Book of Household Management” by Isabella Beeton at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to...

Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance of 1921, by C.K. Howard-Bury, Part 6

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Let’s kick off a theme month I’m calling “Long-time Favorites” with more from this journey to map the world’s highest peak. This time, we experience more flowers and fields, the start of monsoon season, and some very leaky tents as we search for our next base camp. Onward and upward! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance of 1921” by C.K. Howard-Bury at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a...

The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 5

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let’s relax and sleep with more from this classic of economic theory. This time, the wages of labor, the backroom collaboration of owners to undercut those wages, and the importance of paying more than subsistence for national success. Wait, what? Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Wealth of Nations” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "earth 2 earth” 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...

Cottages; or, Hints on Economical Building, by Brunner & Gerhard (Conclusion)

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Let’s relax and sleep as we conclude this guide to cozy home building. This time, water and sewer piping, the need for ventilation, why fireplaces are lovely but kind of useless, and the best design for your cesspool. The charming life indeed. Patreon supporters, look for your full book recording of “Cottages” coming very shortly! Because some nights, you just need a good, long bit of boredom. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Cottages; or, Hints on Economical Building” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Heaven...

The Story of Ancient Irish Civilization, by P.W. Joyce, Part 2

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Let’s honor a certain March holiday with more from this history of Ireland. This time, the magical powers of druids, the rise of Christianity, and a tiny island’s giant reputation for scholarly excellence. Also, the fairy realm! History truly contains multitudes. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “The Story of Ancient Irish Civilization” at Project Gutenberg: Music: "Calling Other Worlds,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken...

The North Pole, Its Discovery in 1909, by Robert Peary, Part 4

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Let’s drift away to better sleep with more from this epic journey to the northernmost point of the planet. This time, some local traditions, admiration for dogs, being the taxi of the north, dodging icebergs, and not changing your clothes for weeks. Adventure indeed! 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 relaxation to help...

Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 6 - Parrots Continued

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Let’s soar to sleep on the wings of birds as we learn more about the feathered family of parrots. This time, descriptions of magnificent macaws in all the shades of the rainbow, as well as their charming cousins, the parakeets. Dreamy indeed. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: Buy Me a Coffee: Read “Cassell’s Book of Birds, Volume 1” 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...

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