The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories
Welcome to The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories — a peaceful storytelling podcast for relaxation, sleep, or simply winding down at the end of the day. I’m Annie, and along with my co-host Amon, we’re passionate about keeping classic literature alive. Each episode features a gentle reading of a timeless tale — from beloved short stories to classic novels read chapter by chapter — by authors like Jane Austen, L.M. Montgomery, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charlotte Bronte, and many more. Some episodes include soft, soothing music to help you drift off to sleep, while others are simply and beautifully read aloud. Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering a classic for the first time, there’s something here for all ages. So get cozy, relax, and join us as we celebrate the magic of classic storytelling — one peaceful night at a time. We read all sorts of stories at The Quiet Corner — from cozy classics and gentle adventures to the occasional spooky or mysterious tale. To help you choose, we include guide tags on each episode so you can find just the right story for your night. 🌙 Cozy - Suitable for all ages ⚠️ Sensitive Themes - May touch on loss, grief, or mild emotional distress, still bedtime-friendly, but may not suit every listener. 🔪 Dark or Disturbing - Stories with horror, violence, or unsettling content
Episodes
🌙 Cozy
Tonight on The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, we continue the beloved classic: Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this heartwarming tale follows young Heidi as she travels into the Swiss Alps to live with her grandfather. Filled with breathtaking mountain scenery, kindness, and the simple joys of childhood, Heidi has been cherished for generations.
Chapter 11 - Heidi Learns a Great Deal
Chapter 12 - The House i...
🌙 Cozy
Tonight on The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, we continue the beloved classic: Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this heartwarming tale follows young Heidi as she travels into the Swiss Alps to live with her grandfather. Filled with breathtaking mountain scenery, kindness, and the simple joys of childhood, Heidi has been cherished for generations.
Chapter 8 - A Commotion in the House
Settle in, get cozy, and e...
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
In this episode, we return to The Return of Sherlock Holmes for one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s darkest and most morally complex stories. Milverton is a master blackmailer — patient, calculating, and utterly without mercy — and ...
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
In this episode, we return to The Return of Sherlock Holmes for one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s darkest and most morally complex stories. Milverton is a master blackmailer — patient, calculating, and utterly without mercy — and even Holmes himself calls him “the worst man in London.”
Settle in, ...
🌿🌙 Cozy Adventure with ⚠️ Content Warning - Hunting and animal encounters for survival purposes
Chapter 19 | The End of the Ship
Chapter 20 | A new Domain - Troop of Buffaloes - The Vanquished Hero
Read By Annie
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This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
🌙 Cozy, Humorous
In this episode of The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, Amon reads “Jarley’s Experiment” by John Kendrick Bangs, a witty and entertaining short story.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy classic literature with a mischievous twist, this reading offers an easygoing and comforting escape — curious, amusing, and ideal for winding down.
Settle in, relax, and...
🌙 Cozy, Humorous
In this episode of The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, Amon reads “Jarley’s Experiment” by John Kendrick Bangs, a witty and entertaining short story.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy classic literature with a mischievous twist, this reading offers an easygoing and comforting escape — curious, amusing, and ideal for winding down.
Settle in, relax, and enjoy a story where science meets satire in the most delightful way...
🌙 Cozy
Tonight on The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, we continue the beloved classic: Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this heartwarming tale follows young Heidi as she travels into the Swiss Alps to live with her grandfather. Filled with breathtaking mountain scenery, kindness, and the simple joys of childhood, Heidi has been cherished for generations.
Chapter 7 - An Eventful Day
Settle in, get cozy, and enjoy this...
🌿🌙 Cozy Adventure with ⚠️ Hunting and animal encounters
Chapter 17 | Various Discoveries-Singular, Animals, etc.
Chapter 18 | Excursion into Unknown Tracts
Read By Annie
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🌙 Cozy
Tonight on The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, we continue the beloved classic: Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this heartwarming tale follows young Heidi as she travels into the Swiss Alps to live with her grandfather. Filled with breathtaking mountain scenery, kindness, and the simple joys of childhood, Heidi has been cherished for generations.
Chapter 6 - A New Start for Heidi
Settle in, get cosy, and enjo...
🌙 Cozy
Tonight’s Christmas Eve reading is The Story of the Christ Child by Elizabeth Harrison — a gentle and reverent classic that reflects on the meaning of Christmas through love, humility, and quiet wonder.
This calm and soothing story is perfect for a peaceful moment before bed, offering a reflective pause amid the joy and busyness of the season.
Read by Annie
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Originally published in 1892, The Blue Carbuncle is the only Sherlock Holmes story to take place at Christmastime.
After a strange encounter involving a battered hat, a Christmas goose, and a missing jewel, Holmes and Watson follow a trail that leads through snow-dusted London streets and into a case that is as much about mercy as it is deduction.
This episode is a newly edited re-release, lovingly restored for the Christmas season...
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
Originally published in 1892, The Blue Carbuncle is the only Sherlock Holmes story to take place at Christmastime.
After a strange encounter involving a battered hat, a Christmas goose, and a missing jewel, Holmes and Watson follow a trail that leads through snow-dusted London streets and into a case that is as much about mercy as it is deduction.
This episode is a...
🌙 Cozy
In this Christmas tale, a little boy named Billee embarks on an unexpected adventure after getting lost in a bustling toy shop. As night falls, he finds comfort in the most unlikely companion—a man who he mistakes for Santa Claus himself.
Read by Amon
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🌙 Cozy
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams is a timeless and tender story first published in 1922. Beloved for over a century, it explores themes of love, imagination, and what it truly means to become “real.”
Often associated with the Christmas season, this classic tale unfolds with warmth and quiet magic. Margery Williams’ simple yet deeply moving prose has comforted generations of readers, young and old alike.
Curl up, slo...
🌙 Cozy
Tonight on The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, we continue the beloved classic: Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this heartwarming tale follows young Heidi as she travels into the Swiss Alps to live with her grandfather. Filled with breathtaking mountain scenery, kindness, and the simple joys of childhood, Heidi has been cherished for generations.
Chapter 5 - Two Visitors to the Alm-Hut
Settle in, get cosy, an...
🌙 Cozy
Join us for O. Henry’s timeless classic, The Gift of the Magi. This poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the true spirit of Christmas is perfect for the season of giving. Let this heartwarming story guide you into a peaceful night’s rest.
If you enjoy The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, you can show your support in several ways:
☕ Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thequietcorner
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
Part 2, Chapter 7 – The Trapping of Birdy Edwards
We’ve reached the final chapter of The Valley of Fear, where all the threads of this haunting mystery finally come together. In this conclusion, the truth behind the Birlstone mu...
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
Part 2, Chapter 7 – The Trapping of Birdy Edwards
We’ve reached the final chapter of The Valley of Fear, where all the threads of this haunting mystery finally come together. In this conclusion, the truth behind the Birlstone murder is fully revealed, past and present collide, and Sherlock Holme...
🌙 Cozy
Tonight on The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories, we continue the beloved classic: Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this heartwarming tale follows young Heidi as she travels into the Swiss Alps to live with her grandfather. Filled with breathtaking mountain scenery, kindness, and the simple joys of childhood, Heidi has been cherished for generations.
Chapter 4 - Peter's Grandmother
Settle in, get cosy, and enjoy ...
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