Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf.

This season, which is exclusively for our premium listeners, we will be reading a selection

from The Celestial Omnibus and Other Stories by E.M. Forster.

We know our listeners are as unique as our novels and lucky for you.

Our bookshelf is varied with lots of different types of stories to lull you into a deep sleep.

The following is a summary to give you an idea of what to expect from this season.

First published in 1911, The Celestial Omnibus and Other Stories is one of two collections

of short stories by E.M. Forster. Best known for his novels, A Room With a View, and Howard's End,

Forster was a prolific writer in Edwardian Britain and was nominated for the Nobel Prize

in Literature on 22 separate occasions. We will be reading all but one of the thoughtful short stories comprised in this selection.

All of the stories are equally fantastic and imaginative,

showcasing Forster's ability as a writer, and reflecting the pre-war middle-class sentiments of England at the time.

He blends the supernatural and natural together quite seamlessly in a delightful, witty and deeply human way.

We hope you will join us for this season. However, if you decide that the

Celestial Omnibus and other short stories aren't your cup of tea, feel free to explore the

rest of the bookshelf. We are sure you will find something to help guide you in to a restful

sleep.

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you can sign up whenever you'd like and listen to bonus content like these between the seasons on the main feed,

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free trial. So if it's time for bed, why not choose an episode? Get cozy and you will be asleep

in no time. Otherwise, I hope to see you very soon at the sleepy bookshelf.

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