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Snoozecast

Snoozecast is the podcast designed to help you fall asleep. Episodes air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Learn about our premium listening options at snoozecast.com/plus, which unlocks ad-free listening to our expanded catalog, including bonus original stories.

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44:28

The Door in the Wall

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/30

Tonight, we’ll read “The Door in the Wall,” a short story written in 1911 by H.G. Wells. Considered to be one of his finest short stories, it explores the tension between the rational and the fanciful experiences in life.Wells is best known today for pioneering modern science fiction with works like “The Time Machine” and “The War of the Worlds”, but he also wrote thoughtful, bittersweet tales that delved into memory, regret, and the mysteries of childhood. “The Door in the Wall” belongs to this

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30:16

Peaks of Shala

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/28

Tonight, we’ll read from the opening to the 1923 travel memoir Peaks of Shala by Rose Wilder Lane. It is about a walking tour of mountainous Albania. The daughter of writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, Lane was an American journalist, travel writer, novelist, and political theorist. Though she is perhaps best known today for her work editing and shaping her mother’s Little House series, Lane led a bold and independent life that took her far from the American frontier. In the early 1920s, she spent time

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29:54

Persuasion pt. 17

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/25

Tonight, we shall read the next part to “Persuasion”, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife.In the last episode, concluding chapter 16, Mr. Elliot continues his frequent visits to Camden Place, charming Sir Walter and Elizabeth with his polished manners and apparent desire to reconnect with the family. Lady Russell,

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7:15

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/24

Tonight, for our Snoozecast+ Deluxe bonus episode, we’ll read from "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" translated poetically into English by Edward Fitzgerald. This first edition, inspired by Persian rhymed quatrains, together known as a “rubaiyat”, were rooted in the 11th to 12th century. They reflect the philosophical musings of the original author Khayyam who was not only a poet, but an accomplished mathematician and astronomer. As a seminal piece of Persian literature, the collection delves into

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41:45

The Mirror of Matsuyama

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/23

Tonight, we’ll read “The Mirror of Matsuyama,” a story found in Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki in 1908.This tale explores the quiet strength of familial love and the power of memory, all seen through the lens—literally—of a small hand mirror. It begins with a mother who gives her daughter the mirror as a keepsake, and unfolds into a story that blends gentle superstition with emotional resilience. The mirror itself becomes a symbolic object, reflecting not only appearances but also

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42:18

East of the Sun, West of the Moon

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/21

Tonight, we’ll read the complete story of “East of the Sun, West of the Moon”, a Norwegian fairy tale, collected by Asbjørnsen and Moe.In this story, a talking bear approaches a poor peasant and asks if he will give him his daughter as a wife in return for making the family rich. The tale belongs to a broader class of folktales known as “Animal Bridegroom” stories, where a maiden is betrothed to a mysterious creature whose true identity is hidden. It shares roots with stories like Cupid and Psyche

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6:12

Dear Listeners: An Update from 'V'

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/18

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2:00

Dear Listeners: An Update

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/14

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32:31

Middlemarch

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/09

Tonight, we’ll read the opening to “Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life” written by English author George Eliot, and originally published in 1871.George Eliot is the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. The novel is set in a fictional English Midlands town in the early 1800s, following many separate characters whose lives intersect at times. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Initial reviews were

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33:43

Hickorynuts and Sunshine

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/07

Tonight, we’ll read selections about baking breads and cakes from “The Charlotte Sunshine Cook Book” published in 1906. This episode begins with a long-form poem that sings the praises of homemade bread, followed by a collection of recipes for classic loaves—many with ingredients familiar to the early 20th-century Southern kitchen. In the latter half, we turn to cakes, including several that call for hickory nuts, lending a rustic and deeply flavorful character to the confections. Hickory nuts,

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24:45

The House at Pooh Corner pt. 5

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/05

Tonight, we’ll continue the 1928 children's book by A. A. Milne “The house at Pooh Corner”. In the last episode of Winnie-the-Pooh Tigger told Roo that Tiggers can do everything–even climb trees. So Tigger and Roo did and until Tigger realized he couldn’t get down. Eventually Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin and even Eeyore came along to rescue the pair. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:52

The Little Mermaid pt. 2

Snoozecast ·

2025/04/02

Tonight, we’ll read the second half to “The Little Mermaid” written by Hans Christian Andersen and adapted by Snoozecast.In the first half, we learn about the little mermaid and her family. The little mermaid saves a handsome prince from drowning at sea and falls in love with him from afar. Andersen’s original tale shifts in tone during its second half, moving from wonder and curiosity to longing and sacrifice. The young mermaid, desperate to be near the prince, makes a pact with a sea

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37:45

The Little Mermaid pt. 1

Snoozecast ·

2025/03/31

Tonight, we’ll read the first half to “The Little Mermaid” written by Hans Christian Andersen and adapted by Snoozecast. The second half will air in our next episode. This story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid in order to marry a prince and become human.Originally published in 1837, The Little Mermaid was part of a collection simply titled Fairy Tales Told for Children. Andersen, a Danish author known for his poetic and sometimes

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32:45

Thousandth Episode Spectacular!

Snoozecast ·

2025/03/28

Tonight, for our one thousandth episode, we’re doing something a little different—a bit of meta fun as we take a look back.Toward the end, we share a special joint reading of an original story: The Secret Bakery of Bramble Hollow. Thank you to all of our dear listeners for your continued support over these past six years. With gratitude, N & V Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:45

Marmalades and Other Sweetmeats

Snoozecast ·

2025/03/26

Tonight, we’ll read a selection of marmalade and sweetmeat recipes from Miss Leslie’s New Cookery Book, published in 1857.A type of sugar confectionery, “sweetmeats” is where the term “sweets” comes from nowadays. Despite the name, they have nothing to do with meat—at least, not in the way we think of it today. The word “mete” in Old English simply meant “food” in general, which is why older texts sometimes use it in unexpected ways. In other words, we are talking about candy. Eliza Leslie, the

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61:42

A Case of Identity | Sherlock Holmes

Snoozecast ·

2025/03/24

Tonight, we'll read the full, Snoozecast-adapted version “A Case of Identity”, a story from “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”, written by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1892. Snoozecast has aired this story in two sections previously. In general, the stories in Sherlock Holmes identify, and try to correct, social injustices. In this story, a wealthy woman’s fiancé disappears and she hires the detective to help find him. This tale stands out among the Holmes stories for the quiet,

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22:45

Anne of Green Gables pt. 27

Snoozecast ·

2025/03/22

Tonight, we’ll read the 27th chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled “Vanity and the Vexation of Spirit”In the previous chapter, Anne struggles to adjust to everyday life after the excitement of the concert. She finds ordinary days dull in comparison, lamenting that her experiences have perhaps spoiled her for simpler pleasures. School returns to normal, though minor quarrels persist among classmates stemming from tensions at the

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7:32

The Great Kite Caper of Crinkle Creek

Snoozecast ·

2025/03/20

Tonight, we’ll read a Snoozecast original, “The Great Kite Caper of Crinkle Creek.” Every March, the sky over the town of Crinkle Creek bursts with color as kites of all shapes and sizes take flight. Winnie Maple has spent all winter preparing her entry, The Sky Fox, determined to outfly the competition. But as the contest begins, Winnie learns just how unpredictable the wind can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:10

Apollo and Marpessa

Snoozecast ·

2025/03/19

Tonight, we’ll read the myth about a love triangle between mortals Idas, Marpessa, and the ancient Greek god Apollo. It is taken from “A Book of Myths” compiled by Jean Lang and published in 1914.Apollo, the radiant god of the sun, poetry, and prophecy, was among the most revered of the Olympian deities. As the favored son of Zeus, king of the gods, he had direct access to his father’s wisdom and, at times, shared divine insights with humankind. Yet, despite his celestial nature, Apollo was no

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30:55

Spectacle Secrets

Snoozecast ·

2025/03/17

Tonight, we’ll read from “Spectacle Secrets” written by George Cox and published in 1844. The real “secret of the spectacle” may be how to remember the difference between the role of an optician, an optometrist, and an ophthalmologist.While all three deal with eyes, and all three start with the letters “op”, their roles are, of course, quite different. Let’s have a quick review. An optician, like the author of tonight’s fine publication, is like a skilled tailor—but for your vision. They fit and

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