Calming Anxiety
35 episodes

Books at Bedtime

Classic short stories read slowly and softly by Martin, to help you wind down and drift off. Every story has its full text on its page, so you can read along or pick up where sleep took you.

Lord DunsanyMary E. Wilkins FreemanLucy M MontgomeryE Nesbit
  1. The Guest by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 7 Nov 2026 · 5 minSettle in with The Guest by Lord Dunsany, a short, strange and haunting classic story about a dinner for two in London, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime…
  2. The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 6 Nov 2026 · 7 minDrift off with The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise by Lord Dunsany, a wickedly witty retelling of Aesop's most famous fable, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Bo…
  3. The Messengers by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 5 Nov 2026 · 7 minDrift off with The Messengers by Lord Dunsany, a short, lyrical and thought-provoking fable about the muses, their messengers and the people who will not listen, read al…
  4. Alone The Immortals by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 4 Nov 2026 · 5 minDrift off to sleep with Alone the Immortals by Lord Dunsany, a short, beautiful and deeply comforting prose poem about the years that have passed and where they go, read…
  5. The Return of the Exiles by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 3 Nov 2026 · 5 minDrift off with The Return of the Exiles by Lord Dunsany, a short, strange and haunting little tale set among the ancient stones of Stonehenge, read aloud by Martin Hewle…
  6. A Moral Little Tale by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 2 Nov 2026 · 5 minDrift off with A Moral Little Tale by Lord Dunsany, a short, witty and thought-provoking fable about joy, dancing and the people who would forbid them, read aloud by Mar…
  7. The Hen by Lord DunsanyBooks at Bedtime · 1 Nov 2026 · 4 minDrift off to sleep with The Hen by Lord Dunsany, a tiny, wise and gently funny fable about the swallows, the south and a hen with big ideas, read aloud by Martin Hewlett…
  8. The Squirrel by Mary E. Wilkins FreemanBooks at Bedtime · 31 Oct 2026 · 17 minDrift off to sleep with The Squirrel by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a gentle, gently funny autumn tale of two devoted old couples, one human and one furry, and a tree full…
  9. The Lost Dog by Mary E. Wilkins FreemanBooks at Bedtime · 30 Oct 2026 · 13 minDrift off to sleep with The Lost Dog by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a short, tender and deeply moving tale of loyalty, love and a dog's faithful heart, read aloud by Martin…
  10. Three Old Sisters and the Old Beau by Mary E. Wilkins FreemanBooks at Bedtime · 29 Oct 2026 · 11 minDrift off to sleep with The Three Old Sisters and the Old Beau by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a tender, wistful New England tale of lifelong devotion and hearts that never…
  11. Seventoes' Ghost by Mary E. Wilkins FreemanBooks at Bedtime · 28 Oct 2026 · 19 minDrift off to sleep with Seventoes' Ghost by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a gentle, old-fashioned New England tale of a boy, a puppy, a grandfather's beloved cat and a guilty…
  12. Charlotte's Ladies by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 27 Oct 2026 · 25 minDrift off to sleep with Charlotte's Ladies by L.M. Montgomery, a sweet and heart-warming story of an orphan girl, two lonely ladies and a very handsome cat, from the aut…
  13. The Little Black Doll by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 26 Oct 2026 · 21 minDrift off to sleep with The Little Black Doll by L.M. Montgomery, a tender, bittersweet tale of love, sacrifice and an unexpected gift from the author of Anne of Green G…
  14. The Gossip of Valley View by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 25 Oct 2026 · 21 minDrift off to sleep with The Gossip of Valley View by L.M. Montgomery, a gently funny and heart-warming tale of small-town rumour and late-blooming romance from the autho…
  15. The Fillmore Elderberries by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 24 Oct 2026 · 19 minDrift off to sleep with The Fillmore Elderberries by L.M. Montgomery, a warm and uplifting country tale of hard work, honesty and second chances from the author of Anne…
  16. Jessamine by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 23 Oct 2026 · 17 minDrift off to sleep with Jessamine by L.M. Montgomery, a sweet and heart-warming country romance from the author of Anne of Green Gables, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on…
  17. A Redeeming Sacrifice by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 22 Oct 2026 · 16 minDrift off to sleep with A Redeeming Sacrifice by L.M. Montgomery, a tender, moonlit love story from the author of Anne of Green Gables, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on B…
  18. Why Not Ask Miss Price by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 21 Oct 2026 · 16 minGet cosy, let the autumn evening settle around you and drift towards sleep with this warm, heartwarming Thanksgiving short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author…
  19. The Softening of Miss Cynthia by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 20 Oct 2026 · 18 minSettle in and let this tender, heartwarming short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, ease you gently towards sleep. The Softening of…
  20. A Fortunate Mistake by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 19 Oct 2026 · 15 minSettle in, soften your breathing and let this gentle, heartwarming short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, carry you softly towards…
  21. Ned's Stroke of Business by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 18 Oct 2026 · 12 minSnuggle down and let the first snow of the season fall softly as you drift towards sleep with this warm, wholesome short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of…
  22. Davenport's Story by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 17 Oct 2026 · 11 minGet cosy, let the rain fall outside and drift towards sleep with a gentle ghost story from L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables. Davenport's Stor…
  23. The Parting of The Ways by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 16 Oct 2026 · 11 minSettle in, dim the lights and let this classic short story by L. M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, carry you gently towards sleep. The Parting o…
  24. By the Rule of Contrary by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 15 Oct 2026 · 12 minDrift off to sleep with By the Rule of Contrary by L. M. Montgomery, a warm and gently funny country love story read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sle…
  25. Kismet by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 14 Oct 2026 · 13 minDrift off to sleep with Kismet by L. M. Montgomery, a short, quietly romantic Victorian story read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series fr…
  26. The Story of an Invertation by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 13 Oct 2026 · 11 minDrift off to sleep with The Story of an Invitation by L. M. Montgomery, a gentle and heart-warming short story read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the slee…
  27. A Case of Trespass by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 12 Oct 2026 · 25 minDrift off to sleep with A Case of Trespass by L. M. Montgomery, a gentle and warm-hearted short story read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story s…
  28. A Golden Wedding by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 11 Oct 2026 · 15 minSettle in and drift off to sleep with A Golden Wedding by L.M. Montgomery, the much-loved author of Anne of Green Gables, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtim…
  29. Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner by Lucy M MontgomeryBooks at Bedtime · 10 Oct 2026 · 11 minCurl up and drift off to sleep with Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner by L.M. Montgomery, the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Boo…
  30. The Sums That Came Right by E NesbitBooks at Bedtime · 9 Oct 2026 · 26 minDrift off to sleep with The Sums That Came Right by E. Nesbit, a gentle and funny Edwardian fairy tale read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story…
  31. The Twopenny Spell by E NesbitBooks at Bedtime · 8 Oct 2026 · 20 minDrift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated aloud for insomnia relief and deep relaxation as part of Calming Anxiety's Books at Bedti…
  32. The Magician's Heart by E NesbitBooks at Bedtime · 7 Oct 2026 · 33 minDrift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated aloud for insomnia relief and deep relaxation as part of Calming Anxiety's Books at Bedti…
  33. JustNowLand by E NesbitBooks at Bedtime · 6 Oct 2026 · 34 minDrift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated aloud for insomnia relief and deep relaxation as part of Calming Anxiety's Books at Bedti…
  34. The Aunt And Amabel by E NesbitBooks at Bedtime · 5 Oct 2026 · 26 minDrift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated aloud for insomnia relief and deep relaxation as part of Calming Anxiety's Books at Bedti…
  35. The Related Muff by E NesbitBooks at Bedtime · 4 Oct 2026 · 20 minDrift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated aloud for insomnia relief and deep relaxation as part of Calming Anxiety's Books at Bedti…