Tonight, I have the pleasure of whisking you away on a journey with the top 3 bedtime stories that captured the hearts of Drift Off listeners in 2023. We begin with Chapter 1 of Maida’s Little Shop by Inez Haynes Irwin, followed by The Story of Pretty Goldilocks, a French fairytale by Madame D’Aulnoy and lastly a tale from Finland called ‘The Princess Mouse’.   So snuggle up under those blankets and let the magic of these delightful stories be your gentle guide to the land of dreams! Your friend, Joanne Top 3 Episodes of 2023 were:  1. Chapter 1 Maida's Little Shop (Inez Haynes Irwin) 2. The Story of Pretty Goldilocks (Madam D'Aulnoy and later collected by Andrew Lang) 3. The Princess Mouse (a retelling by Aaron Shepherd) All music in this episode by Epidemic Sound. All stories reside in the public domain. Become a Drift Off Premium member today and receive: intro free listening to all episodes NO ADS or sponsorship announcements 2 monthly bonus episodes get early access and listen first to some podcast episodes ad-free YouTube audiobooks for your enjoyment and relaxation a monthly guided sleep relaxation *You can subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR using the link driftoff.supercast.com Feel free to drop by on the podcast website to learn more about it! https://www.driftoffpodcast.com Content Warning Disclaimer: This podcast is a sleep aid for adults. Most stories may be family friendly, however, adult supervision is required! We recommend that parents/guardians listen to the full episode first to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for their young listener. Safety Disclaimer: Podcast content is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling. Only listen when you can relax safely.