Sleep Story 385 – The house of Mirth

Bore You To Sleep - Sleep Stories for Adults

Teddy

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.5 • 545 Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

The House of Mirth is a novel by Edith Wharton, first published in 1905.It follows the quiet social life of Lily Bart as she moves through drawing rooms, dinners, and long conversations in New York’s upper society.This is a slow, observational story about routine, manners, and small choices, told in a measured and unhurried way.🌙 Bore You to Sleep – Calm Bedtime Stories for AdultsCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast that helps adults unwind and drift off through calm, monotone readings of classic public-domain books. Each episode is intentionally slow, soothing, and designed to quiet your racing thoughts — the perfect bedtime story for adults seeking a peaceful night’s rest.I’m Teddy, and this podcast began from my own struggles with sleep. What started as a personal project has grown into a global community of listeners who fall asleep to the sound of steady, relaxing narration each night.🎧 In this episode:• Listen to peaceful, monotone storytelling from timeless books• Relax your mind and body with gentle narration• Join thousands of listeners who now sleep better each night😴 About the show:• Free, listener-supported sleep aid podcast• Self-produced with one short ad to keep it free for everyone• New relaxing episodes released weekly🙏 Support the podcast:• Subscribe on Spotify for ad-free listening ($2.99/month)• Become a patron at BoreYouToSleep.com• Leave a rating or review to help others discover the show💌 Thank you for your messages, support, and kind words — they mean the world to me.Your rest is my mission.#SleepPodcast #BedtimeStories #InsomniaRelief #CalmNarration #SleepAidSweet dreamsTeddy

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