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Francesca Harrall Stories for Sleep | Cosy Bedtime Readings from Vintage Books

Francesca Harrall Stories for Sleep | Cosy Bedtime Readings from Vintage Books

By: Francesca Harrall
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Drift into rest with Francesca Harrall Stories for Sleep, a calming sleep podcast. English storyteller Francesca Harrall reads cosy, low‑stakes bedtime stories for adults. Each episode features gentle, soft‑spoken narration designed to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts, and fall asleep with ease. Francesca selects soothing tales from vintage books, public domain classics, and whimsical non‑fiction. These nostalgic, cosy readings offer a peaceful escape—perfect for anyone seeking relaxing audio for sleep, calming background listening, or a wholesome alternative to modern bedtime stories.Francesca Harrall Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Ep 3 - Vintage Bedtime Stories from The Sandman's Hour
    Jan 22 2026

    Settle in, sleepy friends, and welcome back to this cosy sleep podcast! Tonight, Francesca Harrall reads a soothing bedtime story collection for adults from The Sandman’s Hour by Abbie Phillips Walker. That's three vintage fairy tales for sleep in one episode! These gentle, old‑fashioned stories make the perfect relaxing sleep story to help quiet your mind and ease night time anxiety.

    You’ll begin with a soft wind‑down before drifting into three calming fairy tales, read in a slow, comforting voice designed to help you let go of the day. Once the stories end, peaceful ambient sounds continue to support your rest, creating a cosy reading experience to help reduce anxiety and guide you toward deep, restful sleep.

    Sweet dreams x

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep. 2: A Vintage Astrology Guide - 'How to Make and Read Your Own Horoscope', a calm bedtime reading
    Oct 1 2025

    Settle in for a calming bedtime story for adults as English storyteller Francesca Harrall reads from Sepharial’s classic astrology text, Astrology: How to Make and Read Your Own Horoscope. This relaxing sleep story blends vintage astrology with soft‑spoken narration, creating the perfect atmosphere for drifting off.

    Tonight, you’ll be guided through early 20th‑century explanations of celestial houses, planetary movements, and chart interpretation. The steady rhythm of this old science book for sleep becomes a gentle backdrop, detailed enough to quiet a busy mind yet soothing enough to lull you into rest. You don’t need to follow along or know anything about astrology! Simply let the peaceful, space‑themed sleep story in a calm female voice carry you toward sleep.

    Ideal for listeners who enjoy public domain audiobooks, vintage texts, occult history, or cosy bedtime stories from old books read in a tranquil, comforting tone. Sweet dreams x

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 1: Beeton's Book of Needlework - old sewing manual narrated for sleep
    Sep 25 2025

    Welcome to this first episode! Unwind with this relaxing sleep story as Francesca Harrall reads excerpts from a vintage craft guide by Isabella Beeton. This wholesome sleep story, narrated in a gentle female voice, offers a cosy bedtime story from old books—perfect for anyone seeking a calming escape at the end of the day.

    Whether you're a crafting enthusiast or simply love public domain audiobooks, this bedtime story for adults invites you to switch off, settle in, and drift into rest. Sweet dreams!

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    45 mins
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