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Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

De: Sharon Handy
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Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly, ad-free sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect balance of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read you to rest.Copyright Sharon Handy, All Rights Reserved Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • The Book of the Hamburgs, by L. Frank Baum, Part 1

    The Book of the Hamburgs, by L. Frank Baum, Part 1
    Aug 11 2025

    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!

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    Read “The Book of the Hamburgs” at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53965

    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, http://www.boringbookspod.com.
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    49 m
  • The Story of a Boulder, by Archibald Geikie, Part 1

    The Story of a Boulder, by Archibald Geikie, Part 1
    Aug 4 2025

    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.

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    Read “The Story of a Boulder” at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66703


    Music: "Calling to Other Worlds,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com

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

    The North Pole - Its Discovery in 1909, by Robert Peary (Part 3)
    Jul 28 2025

    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.

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    Read “The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909” at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18975

    Music: "Dream Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com

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    57 m

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Ms. Handy’s wonderful voice and the excellent books she selects bore me to sleep every night. This allows me to wake up rested and ready to be engaging and not bore my college students! :-)

Boring Books Rock!

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I didn’t realize how much I would love this. My favorite was the JCPenney catalog

Sleep like a baby

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If you’re looking to relax and clear your mind, look no further! This is a hidden gem!

Perfect for bedtime listening!

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I find the topics interesting because these stories were written years ago. The stories are about science from years ago.

The topics.

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Sharon Handy’s reading is superbly paced. Her vocal tone is warm and soothing. The perfect mix for a relaxing listen. The source materials are delightfully dull. Interesting enough that I look forward to new updates and looking through old episodes. The range of materials from dense philosophy to cheese making and reading antique catalogs out-loud is the perfect mix of experiences. Novel enough to engage my mind and relaxing enough to let my mind doze off. If I end up sleepless, the episodes are informational enough that time awake doesn’t feel wasted, which is particularly soothing for my sleep anxiety.

Best sleep cast out there.

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I love everything about this podcast. I usually prefer a deep male voice (who doesn't?) but the narrator does a wonderful job of lulling me to sleep.

Excellent podcast for insomnia

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Does exactly what I want it to do by putting me to sleep and allowing me to focus on a story rather than all my racing thoughts. The length of story and tenor of voice is great.

The best/boring podcast

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I was looking for a storytelling that would be good for both myself and my four year old. The child bedtime stories all have filler noise that keep him and myself up. This podcast was our remedy. He falls asleep almost instantly with no fight, and unfortunately sometimes so do I! I've reset my bedtime routine with the expectation that his bedtime will be mine! Just an overall excellent storytelling series. A+ on voice and tempo as well.

wish I could stay awake for a full program

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…But not too interesting that I have to start awake and found out what happens next. Perfect.

Interesting enough to keep me focused…

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The best for sleep and her voice is like magic to the ears. I recommend very highly.

Sleep magic

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