Sleepy

413 – The Adventure of the Dying Detective

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Sleep soundly to this Sherlock Holmes short story – "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to ...

412 – The Well of Loneliness

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Happy Easter! Snooze to this reading from the enigmatic Radclyffe Hall – "The Well of Loneliness" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, ...

411 – Mr. Brisher's Treasure

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Conk out to this midweek H.G. Wells short story – "Mr. Brisher's Treasure" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleep...

410 – The Green Hat

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Sleep soundly to this lovely novel – "The Green Hat" by Micheal Arlen zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradi...

409 – The Adventure of the Red Circle – Part 2

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze to Part 2 of this Sherlock Holmes short story – "The Adventure of the Red Circle" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle zzz For an ad-free ve...

408 – My Little Gentleman

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze to this lovely story from Louisa May Alcott – "My Little Gentleman" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleep...

407 – The Adventure of the Red Circle – Part 1

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Doze off to Part 1 of this Sherlock Holmes short story – "The Adventure of the Red Circle" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle zzz For an ad-free ...

406 – The Painted Veil

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Sleep soundly to this rhythmic reading of "The Painted Veil" by W. Somerset Maughum zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com...

405 – The Flowering of the Strange Orchid

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Doze off to the lovely words of H.G. Wells in – "The Flowering of the Strange Orchid" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon...

404 – Flower Fables

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Drift away to this snoozy collection by Louisa May Alcott – "Flower Fables" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/slee...

403 – Thumbelina

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Doze off to this Hans Christian Andersen short story – "Thumbelina" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio ...

402 – The Trumpeter of Krakow

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Sleep deeply while Otis reads "The Trumpeter of Krakow" by Eric P. Kelly zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradi...

401 – Tarquin of Cheapside

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Conk out while Otis reads this F. Scott Fitzgerald short story – "Tarquin of Cheapside" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patr...

400 – Decline and Fall

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze to the 400th episode of Sleepy – "Decline and Fall" by Evelyn Waugh zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleep...

399 – An Unwritten Novel

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Conk out to this midweek Virginia Woolf short story – "An Unwritten Novel" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleep...

398 – The Hardy Boys - The Tower Treasure

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Drift off to this Hardy Boys Story – "The Tower Treasure" by Franklin W. Dixon zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/s...

397 – The Mark on the Wall

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Sleep soundly to this Virginia Woolf short story – "The Mark on the Wall" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyr...

396 – The Seven Dials Mystery

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Drift off to this lovely Agatha Christie novel – "The Seven Dials Mystery" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleep...

395 – The Prisoners

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze soundly to this French short story – "The Prisoners" by Guy de Maupassant zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com...

394 – The Phoenix and the Carpet

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Conk out to this lovely Edith Nesbit tale – "The Phoenix and the Carpet" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyra...

393 – The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Doze away to this Sherlock Holmes short story by Arthur Conan Doyle – "The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone" zzz For an ad-free version of...

392 – Cup of Gold

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Conk out to this lovely John Steinbeck novel, "Cup of Gold" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate ...

391 – The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Drift off to this Sherlock Holmes short story – "The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger" by Arthur Conan Doyle zzz For an ad-free version of...

390 – The Roman Hat Mystery

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Sleep soundly to this snoozy reading of "The Roman Hat Mystery" by Frederick Dannay zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com...

389 – The Young King

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze to this midweek short story fro Oscar Wilde - "The Young King" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio a...

388 – Three Men in a Boat

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze to this rhythmic reading of "Three Men in a Boat" by Jerome K. Jerome zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepy...

387 – The Remarkable Rocket

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Conk out to this midweek Oscar Wilde story – "The Remarkable Rocket" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio...

386 – The Princess and the Goblin

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze to this sleepy novel by George Macdonald – "The Princess and the Goblin" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/...

385 – The Happy Prince

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Sleep soundly to this short story – "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradi...

384 – Daddy Long Legs

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Drift off to this rhythmic reading of "Daddy Long Legs" by Jean Webster zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio...

383 – The Devoted Friend

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze soundly to this Oscar Wilde short story, "The Devoted Friend" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio an...

382 – Pollyanna

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Catch some lovely snoozes while listening to "Pollyanna" by Eleanor H. Porter zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleep...

381 – A Room With a View

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . Snooze away to this rhythmic reading of "A Room With a View" by E.M. Forster zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepy...

380 – A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas! Doze off to this lovely holiday story from Louisa May Alcott – "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True" zzz For an ad-free versio...

379 – Merry Christmas

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . ho ho ho . . Snooze away to this short story – "Merry Christmas" by Stephen Leacock zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.c...

378 – Christmas Every Day

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . ho ho ho doze off to this lovely short story – "Christmas Every Day" by W.D. Howells zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon....

377 – The Mouse and the Moonbeam

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . ho ho . . Drift off to this lovely story of "The Mouse and the Moonbeam" by Eugene Field zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon...

376 – The Fir Tree

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . ho ho ho! Sleep soundly to this short story by Hans Christian Andersen – "The Fir Tree" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreo...

375 – The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . ho ho ho! Snooze to a sleepy reading of "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum. Hear the entire story told chapter by cha...

374 – Papa Panov's Special Christmas

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Here's a lovely Leo Tolstoy Christmas story for you to snooze to – "Papa Panov's Special Christmas" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy,...

373 – The Other Wise Man

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Happy Holiday season. Tonight – doze off to this snoozy reading of "The Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke zzz For an ad-free version of S...

372 – Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking"

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy this snoozy scrumptious reading from "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louise...

371 – Little by Little

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. .. . Conk out to this snoozy reading of "Little by Little" by Frederic W. Farrar zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyra...

370 – The Fullness of Life

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. .. . Snooze to this beautiful short story by Edith Wharton – "The Fullness of Life" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sl...

369 – The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . .. . Conk out to the seafaring tale of "The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/...

368 – Magnificent Obsession

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . .. . Sleep soundly to this reading of "Magnificent Obsession" by Lloyd C. Douglas zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleep...

367 – Song of Myself

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Doze off to this midweek reading from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio a...

366 – Queen Zixi of IX

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Drift off to this wonderful tale – "Queen Zixi of Ix" by L. Frank Baum zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio ...

365 – Count Magnus

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. .. boo! Doze off to this spooky short story by M.R. James – "Count Magnus" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio...

364 – The Monkey's Paw

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz. . . boo! Doze off to "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by Shopify – grow your business no mattyer what s...

363 – A School Story

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . boooo . . Enjoy this snoozy spooky reading of "A School Story" by M.R. James zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyrad...

362 – The Turn of the Screw

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Boo! Conk out to the first few chapters of "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Hear the whole book on "The Daily Book Club Podcast" zzz ...

361 – Lost Hearts

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to this spooky short story by M.R. James – "Lost Hearts" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradi...

360 – The Sorrows of Satan

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Snooze to this October reading of "The Sorrows of Satan by Marie Correli zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio...

359 – The Angel of the Odd

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to this spooky goofy Edgar Allen Poe short story - "The Angel of the Odd" zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon....

358 – Sweeney Todd

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Doze off to this spooky tale of Sweeney Todd, or "The String of Pearls," published by Thomas Peckett Prest zzz For an ad-free version of Sle...

357 – My Own True Ghost Story

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . Conk out to this spooky season reading of "My Own True Ghost Story" by Rudyard Kipling zzz For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com...

356 – The Lumberjack's Dove

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz. . . Doze off to "The Lumberjack's Dove" by GennaRose Nethercott zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by Shopify – grow your business no matty...

355 – A Traveled Donkey

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . Catch some z's with this humorous midweek short story - "A Traveled Donkey" by Bert Leston Taylor zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by But...

354 – The Monastery

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to this reading of "The Monastery" by Sir Walter Scott zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up at butche...

353 – Wamsley's Automatic Pastor

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Snooze to this humorous midweek short story by Frank Crane – "Wamsley's Automatic Pastor" This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox...

352 – In The Court of King Arthur

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Conk out to this snoozy reading of "In The Court of King Arthur" by Samuel E. Lowe. Hear the rest of the book in it's entirety on "The Daily...

351 – The Nice People

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Snooze to this midweek short story by H.C. Bunner - "The Nice People" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up at butch...

350 – A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to this Mark Twain novel – "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox...

349 – The Minor Canon

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Snooze to this midweek reading of "The Minor Canon" by Anonymous zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up at butcherbox...

348 – Glinda of Oz

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Conk out to this wonderfully snoozy reading of "Glinda of Oz" by L. Frank Baum zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up ...

347 – Not According to Schedule

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Fall asleep to this midweek reading of "Not According to Schedule" by Mary Stewart Cutting zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherB...

346 – The War of the Worlds

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz. . . Doze off to this classic H.G. Wells sci-fi – "The War of the Worlds" zzz . . . Hear the rest of the story on "The Daily Book Club" podcas...

345 – The Queen of Quok

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . snooze to this whimsical midweek reading of "The Queen of Quok" by L. Frank Baum zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign u...

344 – The Schoolmaster's Progress

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . conk out to this story by Caroline M.S. Kirkland – "The Schoolmaster's Progress" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign...

343 – Doing Clarence A Bit Of Good

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Doze off to this midweek short story by P.G. Wodehouse – "Doing Clarence A Bit Of Good" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherB...

342 – Mother Carey's Chickens

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to the story of "Mother Carey's Chickens" by Kate Douglas Wiggin zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up ...

341 – Otto of the Silver Hand

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Snooze to this sleepy reading of "Otto of the Silver Hand" by Howard Pyle This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up for Butch...

340 – Absent Treatment

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to this midweek short story by P.G. Wodehouse – "Absent Treatment" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sig...

339 – Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz. . . Doze off to this snoozy reading – "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" by Kate Douglas Wiggin zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by Shopify –...

338 – A Lily is a Lily

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Conk out to this lovely short story from my good friend GennaRose Nethercott – "A Lily is a Lily" from her collection "Fifty Beasts to Bre...

337 – Right Ho, Jeeves

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Doze off to the classic novel "Right Ho, Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up for ButcherBo...

336 – How the Widow Won the Deacon

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Snooze to this midweek short story – "How the Widow Won the Deacon" by William James Lampton This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherB...

335 – Wet Magic

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Sleep soundly to this summer reading of "Wet Magic" by Edith Nesbit zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up for ButcherB...

334 – The Reproach

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Conk out to this steamy short story form Honoré de Balzac called "The Reproach" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Sign up...

333 – How The First Letter Was Written

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Doze off to this Rudyard Kipling short story - "How The First Letter Was Written" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Celeb...

332 – A Man of Ideas

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Doze off to this midweek short story - "A Man of Ideas" by Sherwood Andersen zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Celebrate ...

331 – Sky Island

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . drift off to this wondrous adventure from L. Frank Baum - "Sky Island" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Celebrate Indepe...

330 – My Father's Dragon - Part 2

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Sleepy soundly to the second half of "My Father's Dragon" by Ruth Stiles Gannett. To hear Part 1, go back to Episode 328 zzz Celebrate Father...

329 – The Sea Fairies

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz. . . Doze off to this mermaid tale by L. Frank Baum - "The Sea Fairies" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by Shopify – grow your business n...

328 – My Father's Dragon - Part 1

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Doze off to Part 1 of "My Father's Dragon" by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Next Wednesday, we'll read Part 2 zzz Celebrate Father’s Day by going to...

327 – The Boscombe Valley Mystery

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Snooze to this Sherlock Holmes tale – "The Boscombe Valley Mystery" zzz Celebrate Father’s Day by going to Butcherbox.com/sleepy and use ...

326 – The Mysterious Affair at Styles

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz. . . Snooze to this classic Agatha Christie novel – "the Mysterious Affair at Styles" zzz Celebrate Father’s Day by going to Butcherbox.com/sl...

325 – The Book of Beasts

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . drift off to this midweek fairytale reading of "The Book of Beasts" by Edith Nesbit zzz Celebrate Father’s Day by going to Butcherbox.com/sl...

324 – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Sleep soundly to this classic tale, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" by F. Scott Fitzgerald zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by Bu...

323 – El Verdugo

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Conk out to this midweek short-story reading of "El Verdugo" by Honoré de Balzac zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to...

322 – Twilight Sleep

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Snooze to this meandering story by Edith Nesbit, "Twilight Sleep" zzzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.co...

321 – The Deliverers of Their Country

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Doze off to this wonderful dragonish short story by Edith Nesbit, called "The Deliverers of Their Country" zzz This episode is proudly spons...

320 – Pinocchio

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Conk out with this snoozy reading from "Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi. Hear the rest of the story on "The Daily Book Club" zzz This episode is...

319 – The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . snooze to this midweek reading of a Japanese fairytale – "The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored ...

318 – This Side of Paradise

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . sleep soundly to this F. Scott Fitzgerald reading from "This Side of Paradise" zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to b...

317 – Birds of Passage

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzzz . . . doze off to this midweek poetry selection from Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" – "Birds of Passage" zzz This episode is proudly sponsore...

316 – The Wind in the Willows

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Doze off to the wondrous tale of "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Hear the rest of the book on "The Daily Book Club" podcast zz...

315 – The Dragon Tamers

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Drift off to this midweek short story – "The Dragon Tamers" by Edith Nesbit zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to bu...

314 – The Black Star

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zzz . . . Conk out to this snoozy reading of "The Black Star" by Johnston McCulley zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcher...