logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2024
51m 44s

Cottages; or Hints on Economical Buildin...

SHARON HANDY
About this episode

Let's relax with more advice about building cozy cottages, decorating with simplicity and style, and how to dig a well that doesn't fill with poisonous sewage. Which…seems like a good idea, really.

 

Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod

Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW

 

Read "Cottages; or Hints on Economical Building" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67922

 

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.

 

Up next
Today
Life on a Medieval Barony, by William Stearns Davis, Part 1
<div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <div class="libsyn-modal__bo ... Show More
44m 41s
Nov 17
Farm Engines and How To Run Them, by James H. Stephenson, Part 7
<div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <div class="libsyn-modal__bo ... Show More
48m 5s
Nov 10
Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes, by Robert Louis Stevenson, Part 4
Let's return to the mountains of France with this wonderful author and his rather opinionated companion. This time, we ponder the phenomenon of waking in the deep dark of night, the pleasure of sleeping outdoors, the prettiness of a barmaid who doesn't give our author the time of ... Show More
58m 31s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
Cetacea | Gentle Reading for Peaceful Sleep
Unwind with this calm bedtime reading designed to help you drift into sleep and ease the weight of insomnia. With a soothing pace, Benjamin reads about cetacea, the group of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. As you listen, you’ll learn fascinating deta ... Show More
42m 8s
Feb 2024
The Mystery of the Vanishing Books 📚
Milton is a boy who loves to read more than anything else. In his room, there are shelves full of books all over the walls, and he is already looking for a place to put another. As Milton finishes his latest book and sets it aside, thinking about which shelf to put it on, he noti ... Show More
20m 24s
Nov 2023
Geometry | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Unwind with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin explores the history and principles of geometry, helping you relax and ease the struggles of insomnia. You’ll learn how this branch of mathematics developed from ancient civilizations, its role in shaping art and architecture, and ... Show More
43m 6s
Feb 2024
Australia | Gentle Reading to Help You Sleep
Ease into sleep with this calm bedtime reading as Benjamin shares the story of Australia, helping you unwind and find relief from insomnia and restless nights. You’ll discover the unique geography, rich history, and diverse wildlife of this remarkable continent, all presented in ... Show More
43m 17s
Feb 2024
Do I Stay Or Do I Go? Caregivers Under Stress; with the Co-Founders of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care
It’s no secret that healthcare professionals and caregivers of all kinds are stretched beyond their limits. We can’t look to healthcare systems themselves to give us the care and attention we need, so where CAN we go for support (and answers)? Don’t miss this week’s episode with ... Show More
38m 12s
Feb 2024
Thunder + Rain on Lake for Relaxation and Sleep 8 Hours
<p>The thunder cracks overhead as the rain falling sound envelops this lake in Patagonia. Such a relaxing evening! Thunderstorm sounds for sleeping can be just what you need to get much-needed rest. The thunder creates a soothing ambience filling the air with stress-relief, as th ... Show More
8 h
Apr 2023
Taco Tac'over
We're showcasing Mexican food in our food slot this morning. One of the free entry events at Wellington on a Plate is the Miramar Taco'ver. Amber Sturtz will have many Tex-Mex style tacos to sample there. She is from Austin,Texas, but has been living here for 18 years, fulfiling ... Show More
11m 31s
Oct 13
904 - How come we can say foods, hairs, and freedoms?
Did you know? Eating healthy foods can make you healthy, but I heard that drinking certain wines with cheeses can make you happy. Foods? Wines? Cheeses?You know, English is a strange language sometimes. Like, words that are usually uncountable suddenly show up with an “s” on the ... Show More
11m 14s