Christmas Eve at the Bookshop of Sleep: A Cozy, Festive Bedtime Story

[@chedee-chedirichardson9019]

The sleepy bookshop is a wonderful series 🥰 and I hope you continue it maybe with other holidays or the seasons maybe? 🙂 Thank you for another calming, creative, soothing and peaceful sleep story Stephen. 🧡

[@caroleyre9144]

Gratitude Always, Beautiful Thankyou Stephen. I didn’t have my glasses atm…early morning and still dark yet… sorry if any typos lol. Happy Sunday to You All… 4th February 2024 ❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡

[@caroleyre9144]

Thankyou Stephen and All…for such a Warm and Golden Glow. ❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@susanmate5265]

I love this guy, I’ve never finished a story yet !! Totally brilliant and so relaxing ❤

[@lesliemerrithew7706]

I’m so excited to fall asleep to this story! 😴

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

A DAY to remember relax dream druel as you sleep 🥱 thanks for being here with me 💋 good night love

[@crystalhuppuch2964]

Your my favorite thankyou great voice

[@daviddoyle8038]

Thank you Stephen I you help me so much with my anxiety which is really bad and I struggle almost every day with it you are my light in the darkness thank God for you Stephen ♥️

[@annogrady3513]

You are not the only one remember that, others have anxiety too, I have anxiety too,

[@caroleyre9144]

Love and Bright Blessings for You both…❤️🥰❤️

[@j.m.3648]

Ace timing Steve! Good night! 😴

[@racheljacobs933]

I was going to say you make me wish I was there but in the end you're putting me right in that shop thank you

[@joshuagorrell9235]

Thanks for the sleep!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you for your kindness 🙏🏻

[@danielschirnagel9113]

Starting to think your merlin Stephen everytime am adament nothing will get me to sleep without fail everytime I'm out like a light I tell everyone aaboht you as nothing like this has ever worked for me tried everything your amazing

[@MargeryGething]

❤Thank you❤

[@jwilliams1145]

5 night listening. Still haven't got to the end... Whoop!!!!!😂

[@geoffellins9081]

These bookshop stories just keep getting better. I had to listen again during the day as that's the only way i could get to hear the end. Bookshops and libraries have always been my place to relax when the world around me had gone mad.

[@PreppyJas]

Great story’s to listen to! 😀

[@nellyjane21]

You had me at sleep story

[@annedemaret4945]

Thank you Stephen, those bookshop stories are so lovely and cosy 🩵 As you asked for a favorite book, how lovely it would be to spend a night with the Silvan Elves of Tolkien, or at Rivendell. Thank you again for what you’re doing, it’s so soothing 🙏🏻

[@MarianBoyd-n7b]

I think this would make a good Halloween story ..with the shop decorated with spooky items ...the people dressed up in customs..and famous readings from horror books .. Dracula.. werewolves and monsters along with the Irish Banshee...xxx

[@marysuebeaumont850]

This is so wonderful. You have so much talent! Thank you!

[@alyssasegersten2273]

Love the bookshop stories! Steven you have a special gift without your stories it would take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours for me just to fall asleep! The relaxation sessions help a lot, I do like the 10 to 1 count down,but I like the body scan to release tension and maybe mix it up . seems you've been only doing the count down 10 to 1 lately. Thank you very much for your stories!

[@runlikehell_productions]

Thank you Mr. Dalton for your hard work! I’m a schizophrenic insomniac and these stories along with my meds help me to relax and fall asleep. You are truly appreciated.

[@ladannoori9060]

thanks

[@claudiashj]

Please make as many Christmas stories as you can thank you in advance.

[@Moriedeia]

This is my new favorite sleep story. Thank you for your beautiful work.

[@hrosexo]

I absolutely love these

[@suedudzinski]

Love love 😊 the sleepy book shop

[@TamsynVantHull]

Thank you Stephen! 😊

[@lorraineschuett7116]

I love the bookshop stories the most❤ I have listened to them so many times. Thanks for your stories. I listen to one every single night 🌙

[@weedwitch666]

yay bedtime ❤

[@Louie.684]

I so enjoy this channel, thank you! I love the book “The Darkest Evening” by Ann Cleeves. She’s one of my favorite authors! 🤗

[@mcdade7489]

I so want to visit the sleepy bookshop!! Thank you for this, Stephen😊

[@SuZenJay]

Why are there ads at the end of your videos now? I used to fall asleep really early on, and then there is a rude, loud awakening 😮 I am sorry I don't want to listen to your stories any more. It's such a shame 😢

[@ColeenKennedy-f7z]

All your sleep stories are beautiful and I especially love the Sleepy Bookshop series! Thank you for sharing your talent with us ❤

[@angry-lucky-catty]

I use these “sleep” stories to help calm my mind at any hour of the day. Thank you for creating such soothing content.

[@larahhowell9040]

Thank you Stephen, have a lovely evening

[@karentait7806]

Thank you ❤You have a wonderfully blessed gift in your beautiful storytelling.💜

[@maryrayl]

Stephen, Thank you and also your lovely wife. She must be an angel for supporting you! You genuinely have a calm, sweet caring personality and I’m guessing Rebecca must support you 100%! Ready to listen tonight, as I already know it’s another amazing story! I love these and all the stories with the soothing rain!

[@storytimewithnana5670]

Stephen, I loved this sweet story. You ought o consider writing childrens edtime story books! I am a former preschool teacher and have 5 children and 16 grandchildren, and I know a good children's author when I hear him❤ Bedtime Stories by Stelhen Dalton.❤❤❤ Make sure you get a wonderfully creative illustrator that matches the beauty in your stories! I will be your customer. For now, carry on with out sleep stories. Were counting on you! A Christmas favorite I read to the children is The Legend of the Candy Cane

[@devynwallingford5407]

i literally fall asleep so quick and most of the time don’t even make it past the relaxation session! thank you so much!💕

[@jwilliams1145]

Listening again...... I love the bookstore

[@tracedarragh9404]

I love the bookshop series so much and the Christmas visit did not disappoint. Thank you for yet another wonderful sleep ❤

[@caroljackson9970]

You're so good at telling your lovely cosy bedtime stories, that I never get to the end and literally have no idea what they're about 😂 thank you so much for sending me to sleep every night 🙏😴

[@IvanaRex1]

Thank you very much Stephen 🙏🏻 Henrik Pontoppidan (The Fortunate Man, The Promised Land etc), is my favourite writer ✍️ atm.

[@Aaa-nf4uc]

genuinely speaking, i can fall asleep faster listening to your stories. I think the reason behind that is the tone you use. I noticed other storytellers “with all love and respect to them” fail to get the audience in the mood to sleep, as they tell the story so brightly just like any other “daytime” story. You on the other hand, have a way of making your tone “not too deep yet not too loud” which is the perfect tone for bedtime stories👍🏻 Another reason is your choice of stories! im actually invested in the plots atp😭 thank you for making falling asleep a bit easier for people like me❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Lovely feedback thank you 🙏🏻

[@storytimewithnana5670]

Yes, I tried another story teller the other day and within five minutes I said, "No, that's not right." Back to Stephen❤

[@Aaa-nf4uc]

@@storytimewithnana5670 EXACTLY

[@kajuij]

always the perfect timing! Thank you Stephen!!

[@AvitalB-b7t]

Perfect timing🙏🏻 Thank you.

[@НадеждаСуслова-х3ф]

Love your channel😍

[@charann481]

Thank you Stephen, cant sleep without hearing your soothing voice gently guiding me to drift off to slumberland. I look forward to hearing you every night.

[@stephanieschneider184]

Stephen, I’ve been meaning to thank you for months now. Your channel is my refuge, and your stories give me time to heal and be at peace. My husband is going through cancer treatment and you give me so much respite and calm. I feel like you care about me, even though we have never met. Thank you so very much for your work.

[@christierichardson2841]

Praying for your husband to fully heal 🙏 .

[@Stephen_Dalton]

I wish you and your husband peace Stephanie 🙏🏻

[@caroleyre9144]

Sending Love and Prayers Stephanie. ❤️🙏❤️

[@stephanieschneider184]

@@caroleyre9144 Thank you so much.

[@juliairwin4481]

So sorry to hear about your husband illness. I understand what you are going through cause my husband had stomach cancer. Prayers and hugs to both of you.❤

[@hilaryadrian40]

Thanks Stephen. You asked about our favourite books. Mine is the Bible (I'm the one who loves heartwarming stories 😊), and what better at Christmas time than the story of Jesus leaving His heavenly home to come and live on earth, to pay a debt He didn't owe because we had a debt we couldn't pay, out of sheer love for us. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy. 😊

[@christierichardson2841]

Absolutely ❤

[@sketchingskillz]

This is gonna be amazing, I already know 🥰 thank you so much for making these videos, thanks to them I haven’t had sleep problems in months Oh I can also recommend the book „The long way to a small, angry planet“ by Becky Chambers :D

[@taurusgal75]

Love The Sleepy Bookshop series! Thank you for another addition to my favorites list. You are my go-to for 😴😴😴. Appreciate you!

[@lyndabrennan4560]

Love everything you do Stephen but the book shop of sleep are my favourites, much love to you and yours 🙏👏💛

[@micaela7070]

I just got so excited for this!! The sleepy bookshop always feels like a warm hug, thank you so much for this one! ❤

[@catcolb11]

❤🌠 The sleepy bookshop is lovely.

[@nataliamaybe]

This is bout to be the best sleep. Thank you as always you are awesome

[@Mary-w6e3p]

Thank you 🕊❤️🙏🏼

[@MoniqEdin]

❤❤❤from Edinburgh!! I am ready.... in my bed now. Thank you Stephen x

[@MichelleHughes-ef1lq]

I sleep to your story's most nights and I would be a lunatic without your voice soothing me to sleep. My fav book is the shack . Maybe try and see how you like it. My doggo loves your voice too 😊😊😊😊😊 thank you for your stories. Hope your wife and doggo are good. I'm now off to sleep with your voice and positive vibes in your story 🙏🏻

[@AMK3152]

Yay! I love the sleepy bookshop ❤️

[@miareginamortelmans5116]

❤ Wonderful. Again. Thank you so much!

[@Linneberg16]

Hi Stephen 😊 I just wanted to say thank you, for yet another amazing sleep story 🙏🏻 I listen to your videos every single night, and they calms me right down, instantly, every time. I love your stories about the bookshop, so I’m very excited about this one. I can’t wait to listen to it tonight. Thank you so much for all your hard work, making these amazing stories ❤

[@breannaseymour3396]

My favorite book right now is The Fourth Wing.

[@WidowonWheels]

So excited for the story tonight!

[@bglvaupel]

That was beatifully told. Great story. Heard it twice in a row. So good.

[@marcyswakeupalreadypatters8549]

You should do a train ride through Italy!

[@Nikkiet100]

This story was amazing. I never get to listen to very much of your stories before falling asleep, so I listened to this one this morning. You effortlessly weave the beautiful Christmas classics in with your even more beautiful story that makes one feel so calm, safe, cozy, relaxed and yes, sleepy. Thank you so much.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vanessalane5406]

all i have to say is thank you

[@emilym4546]

The tall book of Christmas

[@christinachamley3365]

You could have been reading a phone book for all I know, I fell asleep during the countdown 😂

[@alanwake9201]

Hello, Stephen! Thank you very much for one more delightful story. I'm sure a sleep story by Ray Bradbury novel would be great. 451, for example. The best choice is Dundelion Vine

[@LaurieLanni]

Oh goodie, I'm here and so ready for this wonderful story...and Ni nite in the Book Shop of Sleep😌 Thank you Stephen❤ and Jonah❤ ahhhhh yes Ni nite and You have a blessed day ✌❤ ✨🕯✨🙌😴🙌

[@lesley_ae]

Thank you for the stories! Some of my favorite books: The Hobbit, Lord of the ring, anything from J.R.R Tolkien 👍Oh and also: "The mists from Avalon" from Marion Zimmer Bradley 👌

[@caroleyre9144]

Oh me too yes and my family especially Grandad, Dad and Son loves The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. I’m reading the Mists of Avalon atm…it is a 3 part series of books I believe. ❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@jakemcguigan4032]

Hi Stephen from a very wet and cold Ireland ❤

[@joshuagorrell9235]

Stephen, two things: 1) thank you for my rested nights, where I actually get sleep! 2) you think you could give us a magic-filled story in the desert of Arizona? Or in any other modern desert?

[@jwilliams1145]

Omg. These are my faves.... Love the bookshop.... Makes me giggle visualising it. 😅❤❤❤❤

[@kcwalker46]

Thank you so much for your sleep stories. Your voice is so soothing and aids in bringing on much needed restful sleep. Thanks again.

[@TeresaKenny-d5c]

Stephen is there anyone you know who can tell a story about a young teenage boy who busting in Grafton Street with his guitar.singing the fairy tales of New York was watching on my phone.i think he is very brave.rearly get good publicity about young people thank you for your beautiful stories 😊

[@nancyliawoods]

Back for another listen 🙏 😴

[@TheRealEmilys7]

Another lovely story! I love so many books, I don't know that can pick a favorite. Have you read Louise Penny's Armande Gamache series? It is a treasure!

[@Dominic24256]

I’ve always loved reading so I’ve always tended to enjoy your bookshop of sleep stories, as for my favorite book I don’t really have one at the moment but if your into history and archaeology I’ve been reading through The Viking Age by Paul B. Du Chaillu and have been enjoying it quite a bit however I’m only a couple of chapters in

[@rebeccareilly7807]

My favorite book is "Rebecca " by Daphne Du Marier

[@AustinisSummer]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@LoobeyLoo]

I really enjoy the bookshop stories. Thank you Stephen. Has your bookshop got a piano? One of my favourite books to read is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. Its such an inspirational tale.

[@Kizzyraves]

This is so good (to aid sleep) I keep trying to listen to the whole story (and I mean like every night!) but I don’t think I’ve made it past 15 minutes!

[@huibocao5318]

One of my fav books is the land of stories

[@meganhalladay7596]

Hi Stephen, thank you so much for helping me sleep so much better like so many others since i found your channel several months ago. Your videos are so effective that I fall asleep so quickly I never get to hear more than 5 or 10 mins before I'm asleep! Which has lead to the funny habit lately of starting the same story 5 or 10 mins further into the video than I did the night before for several days to hear more of the stories before i pass out 😅 one day I'll find out how they end! Haha thank you again ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Ha. I think a lot of people use your method 😊

[@vanessalane5406]

I Love The BookShop!!!!☺😴💖❤💤😻🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄🫂

[@Lene-tb3gv]

My favorite book is "the secret Hirstory" by Donna Tart

[@RachelJoswara]

May I know the tittle of the piano music background please... Thanks in advance Ps I listen to your story every night ⭐🙏🏻

[@hayleychristine444]

❤❤

[@julietbartlett5056]

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your stories. My favourite books are not always for adults,. For instance I love Tom's Midnight Garden, a time travel tale from my childhood. I also love The Secret Garden and INeil Gamen's book and especially the film Stardust. Bless you for your creativity and for sharing it with us. Juliet. X

[@caroleyre9144]

I started reading your comment and I thought about my favourite The Secret Garden…then I read further and you mention it …The Secret Garden. I love so much too. Thankyou for the other recommendations …lots of love Juliet. And a Beautiful name 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BrianRolt]

I love the Bookshop Of Sleep series, I am yet to hear the whole story from any one of the series. My favourite book is Jonathan Livingstone Seagull.

[@Florica-d9d]

❤️🌈🌹💫😴Beautiful 🙏

[@hazelvaleriejackson1034]

Hello Stephen, I have sailed on the ocean when it looks like glass and watched the flying fish as they gracefully keep pace with the speed of the gas tanker I was on, I have watched a shark just below me as it circled the stores coming on board, many years ago...I'm 73yrs old now and have many memories of sailing with my husband 4th engineer for Shell oil company... I've wrote poetry and short stories...poems with title's... Peeping at the Cat The Unicorn What should I be and many more oh yes Teddy bears like me can't cry...with balding fur and one takes eye... Birds last song . I'm sitting here just about to go to bed and play your story for tonight and thought I would talk to you first I hope you don't mind.

[@ColetteSaorino]

"The Gift of the Magi", by O Henry. A romantic story about a young couple, and the love and thoughtfulness of the Christmas gifts they choose for each other.

[@Soulcolorss]

I have a most serendipitous idea for a story. A sock monkey in a store decides he’s going to home with a kid he notices so he hops in the parent’s purse and rides all the way home with them. They call the store and they say they’ve never even carried sock monkeys and no one knows where he came from. So the kid keeps him! They all live happily ever after as a kid and their new favorite toy.

[@Soulcolorss]

You can even add that it gets passed down in the family

[@b4mmer4ng90]

Listening a year later 😅 I'm getting in the Christmas spirit

[@lilok4225]

❤

[@bennightingale3314]

Stephen please do narnia