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Date created
2021/06/03
Latest episode
2026/10/30
Average duration
35 min.
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4 days
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Fall asleep with the ultimate comfort bedtime stories: the works of Jane Austen! Each episode we'll read a section of Jane Austen's work aloud in a soothing voice, set to relaxation music, to help you get to sleep.
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Friday Favorites: Emma - An Excusion to Box Hill
2026/10/30
It's time at last for the day Emma has long been awaiting: the visit to Box Hill. With their picnic baskets in tow, the Highbury set make their way to explore the nearby attraction. But the summer heat is getting to Frank Churchill, and he is still out of sorts. The party's lunchtime game takes a sour turn when, egged on by Frank, Emma takes her wit too far, injuring the good-hearted Miss Bates in the process. It's badly done, indeed, and Mr. Knightley lets her know it. Our latest Friday Favorites may be a difficult day for Emma, but it's a pivotal point in her story, so let her latest chapter help you fall into a night of restful slumber.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Northanger Abbey, Chapter 4
2026/10/26
After making her first real acquaintance in Bath, Catherine is eager to meet Mr. Tilney again, but he is nowhere to be found. But fortunately for both Catherine and Mrs. Allen, another set of acquaintances is on the way: the Thorpes. Mrs. Thorpe recognizes her old school friend Mrs. Allen, and they all soon learn that Catherine's brother is friends with Mrs. Thorpe's son. And best of all for Catherine, she soon becomes fast freinds with the eldest Miss Thorpe, Isabella. While she still misses Mr. Tilney, she's happy to have found a friend. As Catherine Morland's Bath circle finally widens, let her story help you widen your horizons with a night of deep and relaxing sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Friday Favorites: Emma - A Day at Donwell Abbey
2026/10/23
The weather is getting warmer, and that means it's the perfect time to explore the great outdoors. When the initial plan of going to Box Hill is delayed, Mr. Knightley invites a party of friends to his home at Donwell Abbey to partake in his bountiful strawberry harvest. Mrs. Elton quickly tires herself out, Mr. Woodhouse spends his time indoors with a fire, and Jane Fairfax departs Abbey early, just as Frank Churchill arrives late and out of spirits. It's an eventful afternoon for everyone, and this week's Friday Favorites takes us around the Highbury set, so let their visit to the Abbey carry you away into a night of peaceful and restorative sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Northanger Abbey, Chapter 3
2026/10/19
After a week in Bath, Catherine Morland has finally made an acquaintance, and he's a delightful one. She's introduced to a young man named Tilney, who is lively, intelligent, and nearly handsome. He's a witty dance partner, and Catherine is smitten. Mr. Tilney's knowledge of muslins even charms Mrs. Allen. Meanwhile, Mr. Allen's inquiries leave him satisfied that Mr. Tilney is a respectable clergyman from Gloucestershire, and perfectly appropriate for his young charge. Things are at last looking up for our heroine, and as they do, let Mr. Tilney's charms bring you into a night of soft and restful sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Knightley Grows Suspicious
2026/10/16
Summer has arrived at Hartfield, and it's full of schemes and connivances, at least for Emma. But Mr. Knightley isn't so sure that her hopes will come to fruition. He's lately observed that there appears to be some sort of understanding, perhaps even admiration, between Frank Churchill and none other than Jane Fairfax. The more he sees, the surer he is, and he knows he must let Emma know his suspicions. But Emma will have none of it; after all, she's the one who is a keen judge of character, not Mr. Knightley. Our latest Friday Favorites brings another character into the romantic fold, and as it does, let it help you ease your mind into a night of gentle slumber.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Northanger Abbey, Chapter 2
2026/10/12
Armed with advice from her mother and ten guineas from her father, Catherine Morland is ready to set off on her journey to Bath with the Allens. But when they arrive, they realize that it will be harder than they realized to fit in. Though they are well-dressed, thanks to Mrs. Allen's fashion sense, they have no acquaintances in Bath. Catherine's first ball involves more watching from the sidelines than dancing with handsome men. But at least she overhears some gentlemen calling her pretty, which is more than enough to keep her in good spirits for now. As Catherine gets settled in Bath, let her story help you settle in for a night of warm and peaceful sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Friday Favorites: Emma - Harriet Lets Go of Mr. Elton
2026/10/09
Harriet has recovered from her unfortunate run-in after the ball, and with her recovery has come a new mental clarity. She is at last completely over her attachment to Mr. Elton. To mark the end of her affection, Harriet has come to Hartfield to participate in the time-honored tradition of burning her mementos of her former beloved. Emma is both shocked and bemused, not realizing how deep Harriet's attachment really was. But when Harriet mentions that her affections have shifted to her rescuer from the night of the ball, Emma is delighted, though she promises not to interfere. This week's Friday Favorites brings a new chapter for Harriet and Emma, so let the beats of familiar story help you bring you a fresh night of relaxing sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Northanger Abbey, Chapter 1
2026/10/05
Catherine Morland may not have been born to be a heroine, but she's about to find out what it's like to become one. She has emerged from a childhood filled with dirt, sports, and other tomboyish pursuits into an adolescence of novels and poetry, perfect preparation for a soon-to-be heroine. All that remains is for her to find a hero, which is hard to do in her small Wiltshire village of Fullerton. Luckily, the Morlands well-to-do neighbors, the Allens, invite her to accompany them to Bath, which is the perfect place for a young lady to find some adventure. As Catherine's journey begins, let her story help you relax and begin your own journey into a night of soft and restorative sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Friday Favorites: Emma - Frank Churchill Saves Harriet
2026/10/02
Emma is still buzzing from the wonderful night at the Highbury ball, when Frank Churchill and a dazed Harriet show up on her doorstep. She soon learns the whole story: Harriet was attacked by ruffians on her way home from the ball, and was saved by the dashing Frank. Emma knows better than to intervene with Harriet again, but after such a heroic rescue, who wouldn't fall in love? Our latest Friday Favorites sets Emma's matchmaking instinct off once more, and as it does, let her schemes fill your mind and take you into a night of restful slumber.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Announcing Our Next Novel
2026/09/28
We've once again made it through another novel, and we're back in your feed to announce what's coming next!
We're so grateful for your continued support as we made our way through Sense and Sensibility, and we're thrilled to announce that our next bedtime stories novel will be: Northanger Abbey!
As the weather becomes cooler and the nights get longer, Jane Austen's foray into Gothic fiction will be the perfect cozy companion for those long winter nights.
We're taking this Monday off to prepare (even Bedtime Stories needs a rest!), and will be back next Monday to join young Catherine Morland as her journey of growth and self-discovery becomes our next bedtime stories journey. And don't worry, we'll still have a classic story from Emma for you this Friday.
Thank you again to each and every one of our dedicated listeners. We couldn't have made it this far without you, and we can't wait to begin another story with you next week!
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Friday Favorites: Emma - The Highbury Ball
2026/09/25
With Frank Churchill back in town, there is at last nothing to prevent the long-awaited Highbury ball from taking place. Though Frank is noticeably cooler towards Emma than before, it doesn't bother her too much, because her night is full of laughter, dancing, and lots of chatter from Miss Bates. And when Mr. Knightley gallantly steps up to save Harriet from a terribly rude snub from Mr. Elton, Emma is delighted. The two end the night dancing together -- what more could Emma ask for? This week's Friday Favorites brings a beloved Highbury highlight, and as it does, let the warm and familiar story help you find your way into a night of peaceful sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 50
2026/09/21
At long last, the Dashwood sisters' is coming to a close. Edward and Elinor are married and settled at Delaford, allowing Marianne to get closer to Colonel Brandon and deepen her own attachment. Meanwhile, the Ferrars family reconciles in its own way, allowing Edward, Robert, and Lucy back into the fold. Even Willoughby's story gets a conclusion, unsatisfying as it may be for him. It's time to leave our characters to their happy endings, and as we do, let them accompany you one last time as your make your way into a night of restorative sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
-----
Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Friday Favorites: Emma - Frank Churchill is Returning
2026/09/18
This week's Friday Favorites brings us the final stretch of Emma's Hartfield dinner party, and Mr. Weston and Mrs. Elton have found each other for a lively conversation. That is, if you consider Mr. Weston musing about his son while Mrs. Elton puts on airs as lively. Nonetheless, it's an entertaining exchange, and it's the source of the most important development of all: the news of Frank Churchill's returning to town. As the party concludes and the Highbury set prepare for the return of a favorite acquaintance, let them help you conclude your week with a night of warm and restful sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 49
2026/09/14
Upon learning of his freedom from Lucy Steele, Edward's immediate destination was Barton, to seek Elinor's hand in marriage. With his objective achieved at last, the two lovers are free to reflect on the past and plot what is to come. Meanwhile, Colonel Brandon has also returned to Barton to seek Marianne's affections, leaving Mrs. Dashwood's cottage full of love and happiness. Colonel Brandon and Edward, soon to be connected in more ways than one, form a steady friendship. All that remains is to figure out what Elinor and Edward will live on; but Robert's marriage to Lucy leaves a path open to return to his mother's good graces. Both Dashwood sisters finally have bright futures on the horizon, and as they settle into their new, happy states, let their story help you settle into a night of gentle slumber.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
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Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Friday Favorites: Emma - Mrs. Elton Makes Plans for Jane
2026/09/11
With the meal concluded, the ladies make their way to drawing room for post-dinner conversation. Mrs. Elton, ignoring Emma entirely, focuses all her attention on Jane Fairfax, eager for an early intervention to help Jane secure a position as a governess. But Jane is determined to wait until summer, and steadfastly refuses Mrs. Elton's help. Meanwhile, Mr. Weston joins the party after a day out in London, and he has some exciting news to share. As the Hartfield dinner party continues, let the familiar conversations soothe you as you drift into soft and restorative sleep.
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Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.
With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.
-----
Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support
-----
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/
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Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au
Podcast reviews
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archaeoshosh 2025/09/04
Great podcast
The new narrator has slowed down her reading, and it’s much improved!
Pigeon Road Pottery 2025/04/18
Just what I needed
I have been struggling to stay asleep. I discovered the Pride and Prejudice podcast last night. As I drifted in and out of sleep all night, the narrat...
1anggrl 2024/08/06
Effective, but short and infrequent
I really enjoy these and I find they do help me sleep. But 1) episodes are not released frequently enough 2) episodes are far too short. I realize she...
Chopjax 2024/05/03
Emma
Pride and prejudice was good but on Emma the narrator was too fast and louder. It was not as soothing to go to sleep to.
Manic mommy fan 2024/04/07
Love!
I’ve listened to some episodes several times and am going to do my first full listen of Pride & Prejudice since the podcast started. The familiarity o...
ProfJava 2024/01/13
Hyper speed
I love the subject matter and how the books are so well known that I can relax, however the new narrator reads so quickly that it’s impossible to rela...
Trish067 2024/01/09
Please slow down
I have loved this podcast but could the new presenter please slow down? It’s not as soothing when you rush through so quickly. The slow soothing pace ...
Glittercateb34 2023/11/11
❤️ LOVE THIS PODCAST!!!!!! ❤️
I really like this podcast because the slow soothing voice is very nice to go to bed to. I also really like the Jane Austen books because I have read ...
M.G.R.22 2023/07/17
Great idea but not working for me
The way she reads is very distracting and not at all soothing. She draws out words in such an odd way. “Sisteeeerrrrrs” “Howveeeerrr”.
nativedawn 2023/04/20
Emma chapter 1
Not a soothing story voice.
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