Hello everyone.
Since starting the sleepy bookshelf in 2021, we have been looking for new ways to help you sleep.
“Because we know how much you all love our Jane Austen seasons. I'm pleased to introduce the sleepy bookshelf, just Jane.”
Where we will read Austin's entire catalogue, one novel at a time. New episodes will release every Monday and Wednesday.
So click the link at the bottom of the show notes to subscribe and follow along with the first season, Mansfield Park.
I hope to see you there, to put down your worries from the day, and pick up a good Jane Austen book. Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf. This season we are reading the adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
“We know our listeners are as unique as our novels, and lucky for you our bookshelf is varied.”
With this, our 92nd book, so there are lots of stories to love you into a deep sleep.
The following is a preview to give you an idea of what to expect from this season. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish writer and physician, best known for creating one of literature's most famous detectives. Sherlock Holmes, born in Edinburgh in 1859, Conan Doyle initially trained and worked as a doctor before finding success as an author. His stories featuring Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson, became enormously popular and helped shape the modern detective story. Combining ingenious mysteries, with memorable characters, and the atmospheric streets of Victorian London.
Conan Doyle created a world that has continued to captivate readers for generations. We have already read the hound of the basketballs on the show, so if you do want to delve into that, check out season 5 to listen.
The adventures of Sherlock Holmes were first published as a collection in 1892, and have brought together 12 of Holmes and Watson's most memorable cases.
Narrated by Dr. Watson, the stories follow the pair as they encounter an extraordinary assortment of mysteries, unusual clients, and seemingly impossible puzzles. From the remarkable Irene Adler in a scandal in Bohemia, to the strange circumstances of the red-headed league, and the sinister mystery of the speckled band. Each adventure offers a new case for Holmes' legendary powers of observation, certain Victorian London and beyond. The stories are filled with intrigue, eccentric characters, and unexpected twists.
I hope you will join us for this season. However, if you decide that the adventures of Sherlock Holmes just aren't your cup of tea, feel free to explore the rest of the bookshelf. I'm sure you'll find something to help guide you into a restful sleep. Don't forget, our premium subscription allows you to listen ad-free, and choose additional stories between the seasons on the main feed. If you are already supporting this show, we thank you so much.
“And remember, if there's a book you'd like to hear on the sleepy bookshelf, you can always contact me directly via the link in the show notes.”
So, if it's time for bed, why not choose an episode, get cozy, and you'll be asleep in no time. Otherwise, I hope to see you very soon, and the sleepy bookshelf.
