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Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

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Sharon Handy

Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly 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 blend 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.

#324

Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes, by Robert Louis Stevenson, Part 3

Let’s continue our journey to sleep with this delightful trek through the mountains of France. This time, we visit a Trappist monastery, where our author appreciates scenery, silence, and the paradoxical stillness of being busy. Peaceful! 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: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/535">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/535</a> 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 issues, connect on our website, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:48

16 Dec 2024

#323

Frye's Practical Candy Maker, by G.V. Frye - Part 3, The Conclusion

Let’s conclude our sweetly sleepy reading from this guidebook for the nineteenth-century maker of fancy candies. This time, creams, chocolates, and syrups for the soda fountain. Deliciously dreamy! 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: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Frye’s Practical Candy Maker” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37073">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37073</a> Music: "Changing Colours,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

58 MINS

58:11

09 Dec 2024

#322

Woodworking for Beginners, by Charles G. Wheeler, Part 3

Let’s saw our way to sleep with more from this helpful guide for the novice woodworker. This time, we build our own work bench, improvise a vise, and discover that “measure twice, cut once” is always good advice. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Woodworking for Beginners” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43604">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43604</a> Music: "Peace” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

53 MINS

53:58

02 Dec 2024

#321

Studying Art Abroad and How to Do It Cheaply, by Abigail May Alcott Nieriker, Part 2

Let’s relax with more from this wonderful guide to studying art in Europe. This time, where to shop in London, the best boarding houses, and then we’re off to Paris with some genteel commentary about being a woman in a man’s artsy world. Take up your brushes, ladies! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Studying Art Abroad and How to Do It Cheaply” at the Internet Archive: <a href= "https://archive.org/details/studyingartabroa00nier">https://archive.org/details/studyingartabroa00nier</a> Music: "Peace” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:51

25 Nov 2024

#320

The Complete Herbal and English Physician Enlarged, by Nicholas Culpeper, Part 1

Let’s, uh, improve our health with this compendium of questionable herbal advice from 1650. But first, the kind of sleep-inducing, self-congratulatory introduction in which only a 17th-century apothecary can excel. Delightful! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “The Complete Herbal” at Project Gutenberg here: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49513">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49513</a> Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

55 MINS

55:20

18 Nov 2024

#319

A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Part 8

Let’s hop in our sleepy wayback machine and relax with more from this remarkable little history of everything. This time, the Roman Empire, Hannibal, and the rise of the emperors. Quiescamus! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “A Short History of the World” at Project Gutenberg here: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35461">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35461</a> Music: "Cosmic Tingles” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:09

11 Nov 2024

#318

The Maine Woods, by Henry David Thoreau, Part 1

Let’s journey to sleep with Henry David Thoreau as he explores the back of beyond in Maine, ponders the fate of forests, visits some barely-there towns, and…gets accosted by politicians? Talk about timing! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “The Maine Woods” at Project Gutenberg here: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42500">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42500</a> Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

51 MINS

51:40

04 Nov 2024

#317

The Book of Werewolves, by Sabine Baring-Gould, Part 3

Let’s celebrate the spooky season with more from this history of lycanthropy and a long chapter of wolfish folktales. Bears, hares, and dogs drinking cider are also mentioned. Honestly, the human imagination is so delightfully weird. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “The Book of Werewolves” at Project Gutenberg here: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5324">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5324</a> Music: "Dream Colours” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:15

28 Oct 2024

#316

Faery Lands of the South Seas, by Hall and Nordhoff, Part 3

Let’s sail the seas of sleep with more from this marvelous travelogue from the South Seas. This time, we encounter a waterspout and get happily marooned on an idyllic island. Cast away your cares, friends. It’s a lovely tale. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Faery Lands of the South Seas” at Project Gutenberg here: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54479">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54479</a> 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 sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:25

21 Oct 2024

#315

Astronomy for Young Folks, by Isabel Martin Lewis (Part 9)

Let’s fall asleep with a new reading from this wonderful look into our universe. This time, we contemplate the phases of the moon, the life and death of the stars, and our position in this vast and whirling universe. The stuff of starry visions indeed! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Astronomy for Young Folks” at Project Gutenberg here: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45112">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45112</a> Music: "Exit Exit" 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

48 MINS

48:56

14 Oct 2024

#314

Old Country Inns of England, by Maskell and Gregory, Part 1

Let’s fall asleep with a new listener request! This time, we travel back in time to learn the origins of that most pleasant and cozy of places, the country inn. From manors to monasteries and pilgrimage houses, it’s quite a relaxing trip. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Old Country Inns of England” at Project Gutenberg here: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44382">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44382</a> Music: "Changing Colours” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:59

07 Oct 2024

#313

New Recording! 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalog 1 - Pharmacy

Let’s close out our month of new versions of old episodes with a fresh recording of our very first foray into the 1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Consumers Guide. In this episode, we trip through the Drugs Department, and what a trip it is. How anyone survived 19th-century medicine, I cannot say. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:01

30 Sep 2024

#312

New Recording! How We Think, by John Dewey, Part 1

Let’s relax with a new recording of a very old episode from a book I had completely forgotten about! Tonight, we learn what constitutes “thinking,” ponder clouds and forks in the road, and consider the similarity between children and scientists. Cutting edge stuff for 1910! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

50 MINS

50:40

23 Sep 2024

#311

New Recording! The Book of Household Management, by Mrs. Isabella Beeton - Part 1

Let’s relax with another new recording of a very old episode—Part One of a fave on this podcast. In this first episode from Mrs. B, we learn the duties of the mistress of the house, from rising early to hiring servants and wearing pleasing color combos. Frankly, it’s enough to send anyone to sleep with exhaustion! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “The Book of Household Management” at Project Gutenberg here: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10136">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10136</a> Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, [https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com] (https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com) 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

44 MINS

44:11

16 Sep 2024

#310

New Recording! 1925 Transatlantic Eastbound Passenger Sailings

Let’s relax and sleep with a shiny new recording of a very old episode. This time, dreamy sleep awaits our travel and list lovers as we read a schedule of transatlantic steamer sailings from 1925. You may recognize a few famous names if you stay awake long enough. Bon voyage! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Music: "Cosmic Tingles,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:19

09 Sep 2024

#309

New Recording! The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 1

Let’s relax and sleep with the first of some fresh new recordings of very, very old episodes. This time, we learn what architecture covers, what we should study, and why putting buildings in healthy spots is a good idea. Obvious? Apparently not! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “The Ten Books on Architecture” at Project Gutenberg: [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20239] (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20239) Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

02 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:47

02 Sep 2024

#308

The Ecclesiastical History of England, by the Venerable Bede, Part 2

Let’s relax and sleep with more history of the British Isles from the wonderful Bede. This time, we wander through four centuries of Roman influence, build some walls, and learn about Saint Alban, who got a miraculous drink on a hill! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Ecclesiastical History of England” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38326">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38326</a> Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, [https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com] (https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com) 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

26 Aug 2024

50 MINS

50:40

26 Aug 2024

#307

Farm Engines and How To Run Them, Part 6

Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the operation of agricultural machinery. This time, some Q&A and a surprisingly excellent scientific explanation of the states of matter. Steamy! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod">https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod</a> Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Farm Engines and How To Run Them” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43867">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43867</a> Music: "Exit Exit,” 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

19 Aug 2024

56 MINS

56:51

19 Aug 2024

#306

History of Animals, by Aristotle, Part 3

Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the physical characteristics of animal classes. This time, we learn about camels, chameleons, and the totally-not-made-up manticore. Science! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “History of Animals” at Project Gutenberg: [ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59058] (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59058) 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 sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

12 Aug 2024

50 MINS

50:46

12 Aug 2024

#305

The History of Bread from Prehistoric to Modern Times, by John Ashton, Part 5

Let’s kick off a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the delicious staff of life. This time, bread baking for (19th century) beginners, yeasty science, and the complexities of communion wafers. Tasty! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “The History of Bread” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53219">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53219</a> Music: "Peace,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, <a href= "https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com">https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com</a> 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

05 Aug 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:51

05 Aug 2024

#304

The ABC of Relativity, by Bertrand Russell, Part 4

Let’s relax and sleep with more about Einstein’s theories of relativity, how geometry gets messy on a sphere, the validity of measuring with eels, and a bit about Pythagoras, who feared beans. Who knew? Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “The ABC of Relativity” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67104">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67104</a> Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, [https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com] (https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com) 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

29 Jul 2024

49 MINS

49:41

29 Jul 2024

#303

Moving Pictures: How They Are Made and Worked, Part 2

Let’s relax and sleep with more about the origins of that magical medium, movies! This time, we explore motion, mess with gelatin, and call “Action!” on the development of celluloid film thanks to one George Eastman. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Moving Pictures” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67972">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67972</a> Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, [https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com] (https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com) 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

42 MINS

42:13

22 Jul 2024

#302

Sailing Alone Around the World, by Capt. Joshua Slocum, Part 2

Let’s relax and sleep with more from this solo journey by sailboat. This time, we cross the Atlantic, serenade dolphins, and…a seafaring ghost saves our narrator from a cheese-induced fever? Sure, why not. I don’t write them, friends. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Sailing Alone Around the World” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6317">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6317</a> 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 sleep issues, connect on our website, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

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49:54

15 Jul 2024

#301

Flatland, by Edwin A. Abbott, Part 4

Let’s relax and sleep with more from a classic that combines mathematics and social commentary with pointed angularity. This time, our narrator is inducted into that most secret of secrets…three dimensions. Why, it’s madness, I tell you. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod] (https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod) Buy Me a Coffee: <a href= "https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW</a> Read “Flatland” at Project Gutenberg: <a href= "https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/201">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/201</a> Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime,” by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, [https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com] (https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com) 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, <a href= "https://www.boringbookspod.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://www.boringbookspod.com</a>. ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

59 MINS

59:55

08 Jul 2024

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