Is there a book you'd really love for me to read on the Sleepy Bookshelf? Well, you can go to our website,

sleepybookshelf.com, to submit your ideas and vote on upcoming books. Good evening, and welcome to

the Sleepy Bookshelf, where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm your host, Elizabeth. Thank you for coming this evening.

Tonight we are continuing with a tale of two cities.

But for now,

close your eyes and take a deep, slow breath in.

Then exhale, letting go of the day's weight.

Picture yourself lying in a calm, serene space.

Soft, cool sheets around you.

The world outside, quiet and distant.

With each breath, you feel your body sinking deeper into relaxation, as if the bed is gently holding you, supporting you.

Let the tension in your body melt away, starting from your feet,

rising slowly through your legs,

your torso, your torso, your shoulders.

Feel your mind quiet, like the last traces of daylight

fading into the night.

Every breath draws you deeper into stillness.

Every exhale takes you closer to relaxation.

Allow your thoughts to drift away.

You feel safe and peaceful.

Charles Darnay travelled slowly through France to Paris,

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