Nothing Much Happens

Cozy and Calming Stories to Soothe Your Mind and Help You Sleep

By: Kathryn Nicolai

Narrated by: Kathryn Nicolai

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Based on the popular podcast, soothing stories to carry you off to deep, restful sleep.

Busy minds need a place to rest. Whether you find yourself struggling to sleep, awake in the middle of the night, or even just anxious as you move through the day, in Nothing Much Happens, Kathryn Nicolai offers a healthy way to ease the mind before bed: Through the timeless appeal of classic bedtime stories.

Already beloved by millions of podcast listeners, the stories in Nothing Much Happens explore and expose small sweet moments of joy and relaxation: Visiting the local cider mill in the autumn. Watching the tree lighting in the park with friends in the winter. Sneaking lilacs from an abandoned farm in the spring. Watching fireflies from the deck in the summer. Visiting the local cider mill in the autumn. Watching the tree lighting in the park with friends in the winter.

You'll also find 16 new stories never before featured on the podcast, along with whimsical illustrations, recipes, and meditations. Using her decades of experience as a meditation and yoga teacher, Kathryn Nicolai creates a world for you to slip into, one rich in sensory experience that quietly teaches mindfulness and self-compassion, soothes frayed nerves, and builds solid habits for nurturing sleep.

A Penguin Life title

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF that contains illustrations, recipes, and crafts from the book.  

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Kathryn Nicolai (P)2020 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“A charming collection of short almost-stories intended as an antidote to insomnia and restlessness.... Nicolai accomplishes what no other author would want to hear: these stories can put people to sleep.” (Publishers Weekly)

“This collection of very short stories is designed to help readers fall and stay asleep. The stories follow the seasons, starting with winter, and rely heavily on the senses; there are a lot of lovely smells, soft and comfy things, and delicious foods, all described in detail and often accompanied by illustrations in muted tones. Peppered throughout are recipes, meditations, and other relaxation techniques.... The stories do succeed in their goal of helping readers sleep better, and couldn’t we all use more of that?” (Booklist) 

Finally!

So happy that I finally found something to listen to that lulls me to sleep. This has lots of sweet stories that are beautifully written and the narration is wonderful.

Wonderful

This is the most soothing, wonderful book to listen to to drift off. Her voice is perfect and the stories are delightful and relaxing. I really hope she comes out with another one.

Soothing voice and stories

I have listened time after time and never tire of her voice. Sweet dreams end each short story. Delightful flourish.

Sweet Dreams

I’m already a fan of the podcast Nothing Much Happens, so it’s no surprise that I love the audiobook as well! The authors voice is perfect for settling me down to sleep, and the stories are all sweet little vignettes full of simple pleasures.

Please make another one!

This was great! Helped me sleep and reset my mindset so I’ve been walking up in a better space. I hope there are sequels planned.

Great stories!

When listening, the stories sound so real and authentic, one would think they are true. The author says these are purely fictional. Real or not, they are perfect for putting listeners to sleep!

Just what I was looking for!

I have been looking for something to listen too when I wake up in the night - otherwise my mind will begin to try to solve all of the problems in the world. I tried other "Bedtime Stories for Adults" type books and they were all focused on meditation. I didn't find that relaxing - instead of drifting back off to sleep, I was then focused on the steps involved with their meditation (and the voices of some were off-putting). Nothing Much Happens is exactly what I was looking for. Sweet little stories that engage your mind just enough - but are calming and soothing at the same time. I was also impressed with the narration. Many calming-type audiobooks are syrupy in the narration to the point of cringing. Kathryn Nicolai understood the assignment ;) Well done!!

life changing!

I absolutely love this . This book helps me sleep and honestly keeps me from being scared at night and keeps my nightmares to a minimum ,if I even have any.
It's strange to say but it's almost been a miracle to me.
Thank you for changing my life.

4th time I have listened!

I just realized this is the fourth time I have listened to your book. I think your book is wonderful it's help me sleep. I've referred this to my friends so that they can listen and sleep too. thank you so much for creating this masterpiece! I really enjoy your book.

Wonderful

Soft-spoken writer tells relaxing stories that mingle with your dreams. I like to play it every night.