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Bedtime Adventure Stories For Grown Ups 2: True travel stories about freedom, family chaos and escaping the everyday
What happens to adventure when you have kids — and suddenly nothing goes as planned?
Award-winning adventurer Anna McNuff is back with a second collection of Bedtime Adventure Stories for Grown-Ups and this time, it's complicated.
Adventure now comes with children, curveballs, and considerably less sleep.
Join Anna for a collection of inspiring stories
• Paradise What happens when your dream Thai adventure starts with an accidental quarantine and a man in camel-coloured Speedos?
• An Odyssey En Vé A 150-mile family cycling journey through France involving a record-breaking heatwave, one-too-many croissants, and a heavy-duty bike named The Beast.
• The Streets Are Alive!: A sun-baked run through the vibrant streets of Cabo Verde — racing against the clock of twin toddlers’ lunchtime naps.
• Let's Go Sleep on A Mountain!: A mum-escape to the summit of Wales' Sugar Loaf, fuelled by Prosecco and Ferrero Rocher.
• All Aboard!: The art of running 16 miles, pushing three kids in buggies.
There are steam trains and playgrounds. Mozzarella and mountains. Friendship and freedom. And, of course, a naked sea swim no one saw coming.
Told with warmth, humour and honesty, these are tales to keep your adventurous spirit burning — through parenthood, uncertainty, and plans that gloriously unravel.
Perfect for parents, dreamers, and anyone who feels the quiet tug to do something brave again.
♥ Because grown-ups (still) need bedtime stories too. ♥
Award-winning adventurer Anna McNuff is back with a second collection of Bedtime Adventure Stories for Grown-Ups and this time, it's complicated.
Adventure now comes with children, curveballs, and considerably less sleep.
Join Anna for a collection of inspiring stories
• Paradise What happens when your dream Thai adventure starts with an accidental quarantine and a man in camel-coloured Speedos?
• An Odyssey En Vé A 150-mile family cycling journey through France involving a record-breaking heatwave, one-too-many croissants, and a heavy-duty bike named The Beast.
• The Streets Are Alive!: A sun-baked run through the vibrant streets of Cabo Verde — racing against the clock of twin toddlers’ lunchtime naps.
• Let's Go Sleep on A Mountain!: A mum-escape to the summit of Wales' Sugar Loaf, fuelled by Prosecco and Ferrero Rocher.
• All Aboard!: The art of running 16 miles, pushing three kids in buggies.
There are steam trains and playgrounds. Mozzarella and mountains. Friendship and freedom. And, of course, a naked sea swim no one saw coming.
Told with warmth, humour and honesty, these are tales to keep your adventurous spirit burning — through parenthood, uncertainty, and plans that gloriously unravel.
Perfect for parents, dreamers, and anyone who feels the quiet tug to do something brave again.
♥ Because grown-ups (still) need bedtime stories too. ♥
148 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2026
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July 13, 2026
I was lucky enough to get a review copy of Anna’s latest book and jumped at the chance. I adored ‘The Pants of Perspective’ (and even have a pair!) and was lucky enough to catch Anna live on the accompanying speaking tour.
Which means I also loved this new set of adventures and could hear Anna’s voice in my head - her enthusiasm and energy come out of the page, this is a lovely rallying call too, to make time for adventures big and small, the things that make you feel alive.
I especially enjoyed the realistic view of parenthood and the payback of taking time to do the things too love and recharge your batteries - whether that’s an overnight camp on Dartmoor or walking to a Tuscan wedding. A delight from start to finish.
Which means I also loved this new set of adventures and could hear Anna’s voice in my head - her enthusiasm and energy come out of the page, this is a lovely rallying call too, to make time for adventures big and small, the things that make you feel alive.
I especially enjoyed the realistic view of parenthood and the payback of taking time to do the things too love and recharge your batteries - whether that’s an overnight camp on Dartmoor or walking to a Tuscan wedding. A delight from start to finish.
June 17, 2026
I was lucky enough to get an email offering me the opportunity to get an advance copy of this new book. I've loved reading about Anna's adventures since "The Pants of Perspective," so I jumped at the chance to get my hands on this book.
This is another fantastic and wonderful book from Anna. It is an honest, heartfelt depiction of what it means to love the outdoors and chase a sense of adventure. The storytelling is captivating from start to finish.
Annas story telling and writing style entices you into a wanderlust and makes you want to throw a pack on your back and go sleep on a hillside, eat noodles above the clouds, and have an adventure.
This is another fantastic and wonderful book from Anna. It is an honest, heartfelt depiction of what it means to love the outdoors and chase a sense of adventure. The storytelling is captivating from start to finish.
Annas story telling and writing style entices you into a wanderlust and makes you want to throw a pack on your back and go sleep on a hillside, eat noodles above the clouds, and have an adventure.
July 13, 2026
I loved the book, it has been the perfect summer read and I found myself so engaged I couldn't just stop at one story per night. :) They are delightful and inspiring written with great heart and respect for each new place and all the people they encountered on each adventure. I'm always excited to look up the places she details in her books and learn even more about the places that got her and her famly excited to explore. I'm definitely inspired to do my own little adventures near and far. I highly recommend, it's a fun read!
July 7, 2026
We love Bedtime Adventures 2! Anna McNuff is such a fun narrator - lots of energy and joy in her voice. Although I run much less than I used to, I love hearing Anna share her running stories, family travels and excitement with her 3 littles. The best part of this book was how much my husband loved it too! As someone only runs when being chased, I wasn’t sure he’d click with her voice, but he totally did. Can’t wait for number 3!
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July 23, 2026Anna is unhinged and I am here for it!!
I wish Anna had walked the parenting journey before me but instead I look back on the times my teenagers were small and see I did squeeze adventure in. Not in the massive overseas adventures I did in my 20s and still dream of but in the little camping adventures all over this beautiful country that we are still having. Anna is an inspiration and a reminder that adventures can be found in the small spaces between folding laundry....
I wish Anna had walked the parenting journey before me but instead I look back on the times my teenagers were small and see I did squeeze adventure in. Not in the massive overseas adventures I did in my 20s and still dream of but in the little camping adventures all over this beautiful country that we are still having. Anna is an inspiration and a reminder that adventures can be found in the small spaces between folding laundry....
Review of advance copy received from Author
Had an advance copy from the author.
Another collection of inspirational stories about just getting out there but this time with little kids. Lots of ideas for micro-adventures and looking for the grounding in busy family life. I always enjoy Anna’s down to earth writing and honest, somewhat self deprecating approach and this is no different to her usual. Funny and poignant.
Another collection of inspirational stories about just getting out there but this time with little kids. Lots of ideas for micro-adventures and looking for the grounding in busy family life. I always enjoy Anna’s down to earth writing and honest, somewhat self deprecating approach and this is no different to her usual. Funny and poignant.
June 19, 2026
Anna always transports us, invites us into her adventures and supplies the positivity we need to be brave and step out into the world. She is hilarious, vulnerable, and authentic as she learns and grows and takes us on the journeys through her observations, stumbles and triumphs. Highly recommend all her books!
July 5, 2026
I was lucky to receive an Advanced Copy of this book - the short stories are a great inspiration for looking for adventure within every day and not to let daily life get in the way of an adventure. Some of the stories left me wondering what happened next and wish that the story continued. Overall an entertaining read.
July 14, 2026
Another good book
Its a fun informative book, Nice to hear about Anna's growing family and adventures for everyone. Fun short stories, hoping that their life's will continue to be full.of adventure ,and the stories to write about.
Its a fun informative book, Nice to hear about Anna's growing family and adventures for everyone. Fun short stories, hoping that their life's will continue to be full.of adventure ,and the stories to write about.
June 16, 2026
BookSloth has reached the point where she'll read anything Anna McNuff writes. Honestly, if Anna published her weekly shopping list, BookSloth would probably pre-order it.
Maybe it's because every time BookSloth finishes one of Anna's books, she feels a little braver. A little more convinced that life doesn't have to be extraordinary to be an adventure.
What keeps her coming back is Anna's ability to make adventure feel accessible. She invites you along for the ride, complete with the wrong turns, the self-doubt, the family chaos and the moments that don't quite go to plan. This is no polished, Instagram version of adventure, but rather the wonderfully chaotic, unpredictable kind that leaves everyone with a story to tell.
BookSloth also found herself wondering how on earth Anna and Jamie actually do it. Some days, BookSloth feels she's won if she's made it through the day.
Meanwhile, Anna and Jamie, plus three young children, still find room for curiosity, adventure and saying yes to opportunities most of us would convince ourselves we couldn't possibly do with little ones in tow.
But somehow, rather than making BookSloth feel inadequate, Anna has the opposite effect.
She reminds us that adventure doesn't disappear when life gets busy. It just changes shape. It becomes smaller, scruffier and squeezed between the school run and the washing up. But it's still there, waiting, whispering, and it's our job to listen.
Five BookSloths, doffing their caps to Anna and Jamie, and rummaging around for their walking boots. 🦥🦥🦥🦥🦥
Maybe it's because every time BookSloth finishes one of Anna's books, she feels a little braver. A little more convinced that life doesn't have to be extraordinary to be an adventure.
What keeps her coming back is Anna's ability to make adventure feel accessible. She invites you along for the ride, complete with the wrong turns, the self-doubt, the family chaos and the moments that don't quite go to plan. This is no polished, Instagram version of adventure, but rather the wonderfully chaotic, unpredictable kind that leaves everyone with a story to tell.
BookSloth also found herself wondering how on earth Anna and Jamie actually do it. Some days, BookSloth feels she's won if she's made it through the day.
Meanwhile, Anna and Jamie, plus three young children, still find room for curiosity, adventure and saying yes to opportunities most of us would convince ourselves we couldn't possibly do with little ones in tow.
But somehow, rather than making BookSloth feel inadequate, Anna has the opposite effect.
She reminds us that adventure doesn't disappear when life gets busy. It just changes shape. It becomes smaller, scruffier and squeezed between the school run and the washing up. But it's still there, waiting, whispering, and it's our job to listen.
Five BookSloths, doffing their caps to Anna and Jamie, and rummaging around for their walking boots. 🦥🦥🦥🦥🦥
July 4, 2026
Anna is unhinged
But I've loved living with her through all 7 books and every step of every adventure. An incredible woman. Enjoy.
But I've loved living with her through all 7 books and every step of every adventure. An incredible woman. Enjoy.
June 25, 2026
I love Anna and everything she writes. Lots of fun as always.
July 26, 2026
Love Anna McNuff & her adventures. She makes a wonderful narrator too. Can’t wait for her next book!
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