Apr 13

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

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. Ancho ... Show More

55m 57s

Apr 6

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

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 upw ... Show More

50m 45s

Mar 30

The Wealth of Nations, by Adam Smith, Part 5

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% li ... Show More

56m 9s

Sep 2025

A Little Princess (Chapter 2) Bedtime Story Reading for Sleep

Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 2. Settle in, get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic SoundI ... Show More

21m 3s

Oct 2025

A Little Princess (Chapter 4) Bedtime Story Reading for Sleep

Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 4. Settle in, get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic Sound<b ... Show More

23m 33s

Sep 2025

A Little Princess (Chapter 1) Bedtime Story Reading for Sleep

Tonight we begin A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 1. Settle in, get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic SoundSweet drea ... Show More

28m 41s

Sep 2025

A Little Princess (Chapter 3) Bedtime Story Reading for Sleep

Tonight we continue with A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett with Chapter 3. Settle in, get cozy, and let this classic bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. Music in this episode is 'Sleeping Kittens' by L.i.Y via Epidemic SoundMy new audiobook 'Tales to Help You Sl ... Show More

22m 7s

Jul 2025

The Seed That Slept for a Thousand Years

A timeless bedtime story about a seed that sleeps in the heart of the earth for a thousand years before quietly beginning to grow. This meditative dreamtime myth explores stillness, gentle awakening, and the beauty of becoming in your own time. Start The Clear Mind Quest—a free 5 ... Show More

40m 50s

Apr 2025

King Grisly Beard: A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep

Welcome back sleepy listeners to this week's episode on Drift Off, where we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of fairy tales to help you find relaxation and sleep. Tonight, I'll be reading "King Grisly Beard," a tale that invites us to explore themes of pride, transformation ... Show More

21m 10s

Jul 2025

A Little Princess | Part 1 of 15

Tonight, Andrew reads chapter 1 of A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1905. Welcome to Send Me To Sleep, the place to find a good night's rest. My name is Andrew, and I help you fall asleep by reading relaxing books and stories. ... Show More

34m 58s

Nov 2025

The Long Winter (Chapter 4) Bedtime Story for Sleep

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Man ... Show More

15m 38s

May 2025

The Sleepy Odyssey

A gentle sea creature sets off on a dreamy underwater journey to rediscover a forgotten peace, meeting mysterious teachers and shedding old layers along the way. This sleepy, ocean-inspired hero’s journey will lull you into rest with soft currents, quiet caves, and a garden that ... Show More

46m 25s

Oct 2025

The Long Winter (Chapter 1) Bedtime Story for Sleep

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight we begin a brand new book in the beloved Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder — The Long Winter. This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face o ... Show More

25m 58s

A Short History of the World, by H.G. We...