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The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran, Reading 1
This evening, let go of stress and relax with this beloved philosophical work by Kahlil Gibran. What better time for his musings on kindness, gratitu…
6 years, 8 months ago
On Molecular and Microscopic Science, by Mary Somerville, Reading 1
Relax to this work by Mary Somerville, the 19th century's "queen of science." An amazing book by an amazing woman that will...send you off to dreamla…
6 years, 8 months ago
A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf, by John Muir, Reading 1
Let's rest beneath the trees with one of the first environmentalists, John Muir. His relaxed rambles from Indiana to Florida contain quiet caves, lea…
6 years, 8 months ago
Natural History, by Pliny the Elder, Reading 1
Relax with random selections, from the nature of gods to the totally-not-at-all-made-up manticore, from Pliny the Elder's remarkable encyclopedia. Wh…
6 years, 9 months ago
The Coming of the Fairies, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Reading 2
Enter the dreamy world of the Wee Folk as we continue our reading of "The Coming of the Fairies". Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of that great logic…
6 years, 9 months ago
American Pomology, Vol. 1, Apples, Reading 1
Let's quietly celebrate the lengthening nights of autumn with this reading from "American Pomology," a 19th century study on apple-growing in America…
6 years, 9 months ago
The Travels of Marco Polo, Reading 1
Tonight we journey into the mists of history with Marco Polo and his uncles as they journey across the world to the court of Kublai Khan and back aga…
6 years, 9 months ago
An Account of the Salem Witch Trials, by Cotton Mather
Let's take a spooky yet ponderous journey back to the 17th century witch craze in New England, as described by one of its prime movers, the Reverend …
6 years, 9 months ago
1st Anniversary Episode: A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses, Reading 2
It's our One Year Anniversary! Let's return to the book that kicked off our boring bedtime journey, and revel in the relaxation of A Handbook of Some…
6 years, 10 months ago
Cassell's Book of Birds, Reading 1
Fly away to relaxation on the wings of feathered friends with this week's reading, Cassell's Book of Birds. You'll learn more than you ever wanted to…
6 years, 10 months ago