Jane Austen Bedtime Stories
Jane Austen Bedtime Pod
263 episodes
Fall asleep with the ultimate comfort bedtime stories: the works of Jane Austen! Each episode we'll read a section of Jane Austen's work aloud in a soothing voice, set to relaxation music, to help you get to sleep.
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Northanger Abbey, Chapter 4
After making her first real acquaintance in Bath, Catherine is eager to meet Mr. Tilney again, but he is nowhere to be found. But fortunately for both Catherine and Mrs. Allen, another set of acquaintances is on the…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - A Day at Donwell Abbey
The weather is getting warmer, and that means it's the perfect time to explore the great outdoors. When the initial plan of going to Box Hill is delayed, Mr. Knightley invites a party of friends to his home at Donwell…
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Northanger Abbey, Chapter 3
After a week in Bath, Catherine Morland has finally made an acquaintance, and he's a delightful one. She's introduced to a young man named Tilney, who is lively, intelligent, and nearly handsome. He's a witty dance…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Knightley Grows Suspicious
Summer has arrived at Hartfield, and it's full of schemes and connivances, at least for Emma. But Mr. Knightley isn't so sure that her hopes will come to fruition. He's lately observed that there appears to be some…
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Northanger Abbey, Chapter 2
Armed with advice from her mother and ten guineas from her father, Catherine Morland is ready to set off on her journey to Bath with the Allens. But when they arrive, they realize that it will be harder than they…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Harriet Lets Go of Mr. Elton
Harriet has recovered from her unfortunate run-in after the ball, and with her recovery has come a new mental clarity. She is at last completely over her attachment to Mr. Elton. To mark the end of her affection,…
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Northanger Abbey, Chapter 1
Catherine Morland may not have been born to be a heroine, but she's about to find out what it's like to become one. She has emerged from a childhood filled with dirt, sports, and other tomboyish pursuits into an…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Frank Churchill Saves Harriet
Emma is still buzzing from the wonderful night at the Highbury ball, when Frank Churchill and a dazed Harriet show up on her doorstep. She soon learns the whole story: Harriet was attacked by ruffians on her way home…
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Announcing Our Next Novel
We've once again made it through another novel, and we're back in your feed to announce what's coming next! We're so grateful for your continued support as we made our way through Sense and Sensibility, and we're…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - The Highbury Ball
With Frank Churchill back in town, there is at last nothing to prevent the long-awaited Highbury ball from taking place. Though Frank is noticeably cooler towards Emma than before, it doesn't bother her too much,…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 50
At long last, the Dashwood sisters' is coming to a close. Edward and Elinor are married and settled at Delaford, allowing Marianne to get closer to Colonel Brandon and deepen her own attachment. Meanwhile, the Ferrars…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Frank Churchill is Returning
This week's Friday Favorites brings us the final stretch of Emma's Hartfield dinner party, and Mr. Weston and Mrs. Elton have found each other for a lively conversation. That is, if you consider Mr. Weston musing about…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 49
Upon learning of his freedom from Lucy Steele, Edward's immediate destination was Barton, to seek Elinor's hand in marriage. With his objective achieved at last, the two lovers are free to reflect on the past and plot…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Mrs. Elton Makes Plans for Jane
With the meal concluded, the ladies make their way to drawing room for post-dinner conversation. Mrs. Elton, ignoring Emma entirely, focuses all her attention on Jane Fairfax, eager for an early intervention to help…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 48
Elinor must come to terms with Edward's marriage to Lucy. That's what she's trying to convince herself of, when none other than Edward himself shows up at the Dashwoods' doorstep. They all believe he must be at Barton…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Jane Fairfax's Rainy Walk to the Post Office
Mrs. Elton continues to be the talk of the town in Highbury, and Emma, not to be outdone, arranges a dinner party for her. The dinner also gives Emma a chance to make good on her renewed desire to be a friend to Jane…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 47
Back at Barton, the Dashwoods come together to reflect after Elinor tells her family of what was said during Willoughby's visit. Marianne is slowly understanding that Willoughby would never have been a good match for…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Mrs. Elton Sets Her Sights on Jane Fairfax
Mrs. Elton is settling into Highbury, and has yet to give Emma any reason to reconsider her initial opinion of her. In fact, Mrs. Elton fixes on another young lady as the target of her attention, none other than Jane…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 46
Marianne's recovery continues, and the Dashwoods are at last able to depart Cleveland and make their way back home to Barton. Illness has made Marianne more reflective than usual, and she is sincere in her desire to…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Meet Mrs. Elton
Highbury has a new resident, and she is certainly something. At long last, Mr. Elton's bride has arrived, and Emma finds her positively insufferable. Between Mrs. Elton's comparisons between Highbury and her brother's…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 45
Willoughby may be gone, but Colonel Brandon and Mrs. Dashwood have arrived, and they are thankful to hear that Marianne is on her way to recovery. And Mrs. Dashwood brings even better news: Colonel Brandon has…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Is Emma in Love?
Frank Churchill has left Highbury, leaving Emma to contemplate her feelings. Could she be in love? Emma is unconvinced of her own feelings for Frank, though it's evident that he has clearly formed an attachment to her.…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 44
Willoughby has arrived at Cleveland, and he is demanding to be heard. Though Elinor is skeptical, she gives him a chance to tell his side of the story. He is apologetic in his own way, confessing his real love for…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Frank Churchill Departs
Preparations are well underway for the Highbury ball when Frank Churchill receives an unexpected summons back to Enscombe. The news is a shock to everyone, and Frank dolefully calls on his Highbury friends: Miss…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 43
Marianne is still unwell, and her illness is worse than everyone first thought. When the apothecary mentions an infection, the Palmers quickly set off to protect themselves. Mrs. Jennings is convinced of the worst,…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Emma and Frank Plan a Ball
It may be possible to do without dancing entirely, but now that Frank Churchill has gotten a taste of dancing in Highbury, he wants more. That's why he's taken it upon himself to plan a ball, and he's enlisted the help…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 42
At long last, the Dashwood sisters' time in London is coming to a close. After a brief goodbye to John and Fanny, they join Mrs. Jennings, Colonel Brandon, and the Palmers in making their way to Cleveland, the Palmers'…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Emma and Frank Call on the Bateses
After their outing in Highbury, Emma and Harriet join Frank and Mrs. Weston at the Bateses' to hear Jane Fairfax's new pianoforte. Frank openly speculates on the nature of the gift, which they presume is from the…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 41
Edward and Lucy are delighted by the news of Colonel Brandon's offer of a living, and with their situation seemingly resolved, Elinor decides it's time to pay a visit to those who are still suffering: John and Fanny…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - A Highbury Afternoon
After an eventful evening at the Coles', Emma is ready to take some time to slow down and reflect on the experience. Her afternoon outing into Highbury with Harriet is the perfect opportunity. While Harriet is buying…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 40
After Colonel Brandon departs, Elinor has the unenviable task of telling Edward of his offer. She decides a letter is best, but before she can sit down to write, Edward himself arrives at her door. Despite the…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Jane Fairfax's Surprise
Frank Churchill is back in Highbury, and it's just in time for the dinner party at the Coles'. The party is abuzz with the news that Jane Fairfax received a surprise gift: a pianoforte, delivered to the Bates's home.…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 39
Marianne is itching to leave London, so the Dashwoods make a plan to travel back home by way of Cleveland, the Palmers' estate. There are just a few more weeks for them in London, but before they leave, Colonel Brandon…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - An Intriguing Invitation
After just a few days in Highbury, Frank Churchill jets off to London for a day, merely to have his hair cut. To Emma, that conveys a bit of foppery, but all young people have their little whims, after all. At least…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 38
Things have settled down for Elinor and Marianne after the initial commotion upon the reveal of Edward and Lucy's engagement. A beautiful spring afternoon brings Elinor and Mrs. Jennings out to Kensington Gardens,…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Emma and Frank Get Acquainted
Emma is joined by Frank and Mrs. Weston on a walk through Highbury, and it's the perfect opportunity for the two handsome young people to get to know each other better. Frank's delight with Highbury seems genuine, and…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 37
It's another quiet day in London, until Mrs. Jennings returns home with big news. Over at the Dashwoods, Miss Steele just revealed that her sister Lucy has been secretly engaged to Edward Ferrars! Elinor is relieved…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Meet Frank Churchill
Harriet visits the Martins, and the visit ends with a finality that makes Emma feel quite bad. Luckily for Emma, a run-in with the Westons brings the delightful news that the long-awaited Frank Churchill is finally on…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 36
Elinor and Marianne join their brother and sister-in-law for a night out, much to Fanny's chagrin. For Elinor, it's a chance to become acquainted with the one remaining member of the Ferrars family whom she hasn't…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Elton Returns
The newly-engaged Mr. Elton has returned to Highbury, and as a young person in an interesting situation, he is very kindly spoken of. That's unfortunate for Harriet, who is unable to be talked out of love as easily as…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 35
After the unpleasant dinner with Mrs. Ferrars, Elinor finds herself almost grateful that she's not the one engaged to Edward. But Lucy Steele had a thoroughly different experience, and she's called on her "dear friend…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Elton is Engaged
Mr. Knightley is at Hartfield, and he has exciting news, but before he can reveal it, Miss Bates arrives and spills the beans: Mr. Elton is engaged. After four weeks in Bath, he has met a Miss Hawkins, and they are…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 34
When Fanny Dashwood finally meets Lady Middleton, it's a match made in heaven, and Fanny even likes Mrs. Jennings -- she likes them all so much that she invites them all to dine with her at their London home. The Miss…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Meet Jane Fairfax
The much-discussed Jane Fairfax has arrived in Highbury, and Emma is determined to have a good opinion of her. Sure, everyone always assumes Jane and Emma are close because of their similar ages, and yes, Jane is…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 33
Marianne finally agrees to go out of the house with Elinor. On their shopping trip, they are surprised to run into none other than their older brother, John Dashwood. He is genuinely happy to see his sisters, and calls…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Jane Fairfax is Coming to Town
After another morning of hearing Harriet pine over Mr. Elton, Emma decides to change up their morning routine and call on the Bateses. While Mrs. and Miss Bates aren't Emma's favorites, she judges the visit to be…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 32
With the truth about Willoughby's character now known, Marianne is adjusting to her new normal, and slowly healing -- she is even voluntarily speaking to Colonel Brandon. On the advice of their mother, Elinor and…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Emma and Mr. Knightley Spar on Frank Churchill
Frank Churchill is not coming to Highbury. After all of Mr. Weston's excitement about his son's visit, Frank ended up postponing his plans. While Emma is too distracted to be too disappointed, when Mr. Knightley…
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Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 31
As Marianne continues to recover from the sudden end of her relationship with Willoughby, Elinor receives a visit from Colonel Brandon, who feels compelled to share a history that he hopes will help Marianne get over…
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Friday Favorites: Emma - Mr. Elton's Proposal: The Aftermath
Mr. Elton's unexpected proposal has Emma reeling, and she needs to take time to reflect. Emma knows that his supposed feelings are more for Miss Woodhouse's status, rather than true love for her; and she realizes that…
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