A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture It’s been over a year since we last listened to this book, and I’m not sure what because this is a recipe for a good night’s sleep. We pick up with talk about the relative merit of ancient Greek and Roman painting, touch on …
The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris This seminal fantasy doesn’t really get going in the course of tonight reading as our protagonist leaves his strained home to sail the seas. But there is an enticing air of mystery that won’t be enough to stop you from falling asleep as you listen to me …
Our protagonist sails away as you fall asleep. But not all is as it seems Read More »
Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by David P. Todd Learn more about the differences between reflective and refractive telescopes, then we move on to the science of spectroscopy and learning what stars are really made of. But I’m sure you won’t stay awake and will find sleep knocking very soon as I read …
Sleep will come as you learn about telescopes and spectroscopes. Read More »
The Republic by Plato This is a very boring one, so I feel safe guaranteeing you will be asleep before getting far as Plato present Socrates holding forth about justice vs injustice and… stuff. I read this two days ago and barely stayed awake reading. So this will help you sleep for sure. Happy sleeping. …
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Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt A detailed study of the methods of birds building their nests. Fall asleep while listening to the methods of wrens and chaffinch’s to construct their warm and comfy homes. Happy sleeping. 😊 Story (06:51) Need help with a Podcast? As you know I left my job at the …
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby is an all-time classic high school reader and has seen multiple movie adaptations. So I’m adding my sleepy interpretation to the pile to help you get a good night’s rest. I’m sure this waffle will help you get your sleep. Happy sleeping. 😊 Story (06:16) …
