Relax for a while
Welcome! I’m Joanne, the creator of Relax for a While and the voice behind the Drift Off Bedtime Stories podcast.
Here you’ll find relaxing bedtime stories, calming narratives, and peaceful audiobooks—gently adapted from classic public domain literature and lovingly brought to life through my own narration, soft pacing, and tranquil ambiance.
Each story begins with a soothing relaxation and is gently adapted to help you unwind, settle in, and drift off peacefully.
Every story is chosen with care to ease anxiety, quiet the mind, and guide you toward deep, restful sleep. My mission is to create a safe, cozy space that’s free from distractions—just soothing storytelling to comfort your spirit.
Whether you’re here for a peaceful pause or to fall asleep to the sound of a soft-spoken voice, I’m so glad you're here.
Friend, it’s truly an honor to be part of your journey toward restful sleep. Let’s make bedtime the best time—together.
Sweet dreams 🌙✨
Joanne
✨ NEW! Full Length Audiobook | Little House – By the Shores of Silver Lake (6.5 Hours) ✨
😴 Dreamy Tales for Sleep / Exclusive Sleep Story Collection / Uninterrupted Storytelling 😴
✨Peaceful Sleep Stories for Restful Sleep | Bedtime Story Collection with Sleepy Storytelling ✨
Exclusive Sleepy Eyes Fairytale ✨ | THE GOLDEN BRANCH | Dreamy Bedtime Story for Restful Sleep ✨
😴 7 HOURS of Continuous Magical Stories for Deep Restful Sleep | Sleep Story Collection 😴
🌙 3 Gentle Bedtime Stories to help you SLEEP ALL NIGHT | Relaxing Fairytales for Grown-Ups 🌙
The Story Continues!🌙 Long Sleep Story to Help You Sleep | PART 3 - ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (Ch. 25–38)
Soothing Bedtime Audiobook Storytelling | PART 3 THE RAILWAY CHILDREN (Chp. 10 - 14)
The Magical Sleep Story of ALADDIN & THE WONDERFUL LAMP | Soothing Storytelling
Sleepy Bedtime Audiobook | PART 2 THE RAILWAY CHILDREN | Chapter 5 - 9
🌙 Relaxing Bedtime Audiobook | PART 1 THE RAILWAY CHILDREN | Chapter 1 - 4
Сказка для сна | Три перышка | Успокаивающая сказка для сна
Sleepy Voice & Gentle Rain for Bedtime | THE RAIN MAIDEN | Soothing Storytelling
A Bedtime Story for Sleep & Relaxation | The Ploughman & the Gnome
Magical Tale for Relaxation & Sleep | The Gypsy's Cup | Sleepy Narration
✨ A Magical Story for Sleep | The Wind Fairies | Soothing Narration ✨
New! Long Cozy Story for Sleep | PART 2 - ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (Ch.13-24)
Long Relaxing Story for Sleep | PART 1 - ANNE OF GREEN GABLES | Chapters 1 - 12
6HR Long Relaxing Audiobook for Sleep / MAIDA'S LITTLE HOUSE / Full Audiobook
Entire Audiobook to Help You Sleep / THE LIGHT PRINCESS / Long Relaxing Story Reading
A Magical Sleep Story for Grown Ups / The Wood Beyond the World / Soothing Story for Sleep
Sleepy Chapter Books | Maida's Little House | Chapters 16 - 20 | Bedtime Story for Relaxation
Calming Bedtime Progressive Muscle Relaxation to Relieve Anxiety & Promote Sleep
Chapter Book for Sleep: Drift Off with 'MAIDA'S LITTLE HOUSE' - Chapters 11-15
Cozy Bedtime Chapter Book: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE (Chapter 15 - 18)
Soothing Chapter Book to Relax & Sleep / LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS (Final Chapters)
Cozy Chapter Book Series for Sleep: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE ( Chapter 9 - 14 )
Bedtime Anxiety? Calming Sleep Story for the Ultimate Anxiety Relief! 'WHAT THE MOON SAW'
Sleepy Bedtime Chapter Book Series / New! MAIDA'S LITTLE HOUSE (Chapter 1 - 10)
Soothing ocean waves and magical bedtime story for perfect sleep