The Rogue Librarian’s Guide to Falling Asleep in 2 Minutes—Starting Tonight!

Why I’m Reviewing My Own Book (and Not Just Because I Wrote It)

“Librarians review books. It’s what we do. Usually, we’re recommending something by someone else — today, I’m recommending one of mine.”

Librarians review books. It’s our natural habitat. Usually, I’m telling you about someone else’s work — a classic novel, a new biography, or that obscure travel guide nobody asked for but ends up loving.

Today, I’m reviewing one of my own: The Rogue Librarian’s Guide to Falling Asleep in 2 Minutes—Starting Tonight!

Now, I know reviewing your own book might sound like grading your own homework. But here’s the thing: this isn’t just something I wrote; it’s something I lived. Every late night, every toss-and-turn marathon, every ill-fated “just one more 30 page chapter” — they all became field research for this guide on the 2-minute sleep method.

As someone who’s spent years both behind a library desk and in the trenches of sleepless nights, I know two things:

1. Life is too short to waste hours waiting for sleep.

2. A good book — the right book — can change how you live.

This, I believe, is one of those books. And no, that’s not just author pride talking.

What the Book Promises

“A proven, oddly effective method — one used by military pilots — that can help you fall asleep in two minutes or less.”

The subtitle says it all: Starting Tonight. This isn’t about overhauling your entire life or buying a sleep tracker that costs more than your first car.

Instead, it’s about a proven, oddly effective technique — the military sleep method — that can help you fall asleep in two minutes or less, without gadgets, pills, or whale songs (though, in the right mood, whale songs have their place).

It’s practical. It’s quick. And it’s written for real people who don’t want another dry lecture on sleep hygiene.

A Peek Inside

The book kicks off with a quick story about the 2-minute sleep method — where it came from, why it works, and how you can use it whether you’re in a foxhole or on a lumpy guest bed at your in-laws’.

You’ll also find:

• A step-by-step guide to the method (including the mental imagery that seals the deal)

• Tips for trouble nights when your brain insists on replaying the middle school talent show

• A few humorous detours — because if you can’t laugh at your insomnia, you’ll just lie there angry at it

Sidebar: Fast Facts

Title: The Rogue Librarian’s Guide to Falling Asleep in 2 Minutes—Starting Tonight!
Author: Will Swartz (The Rogue Librarian)
Length: Short enough to read before bed
Tone: Practical, funny, and human
Audience: Insomniacs, travelers, and anyone tired of being tired
Core Promise: Learn the 2-minute sleep method the military uses and apply it anywhere

Why the 2-Minute Sleep Method Works

“Systematically relax your body, occupy your mind with something neutral, and sleep follows.”

Without giving away the whole book, the method is built on one idea: if you can systematically relax your body and occupy your mind with something neutral, sleep follows. Fighter pilots were taught this so they could rest between missions. You can use it to stop the endless spiral of “If I fall asleep now, I’ll get exactly 4 hours and 17 minutes…”

The military sleep method is deceptively simple — which is exactly why it works so well.

Who It’s For (and Not For)

This book is for:

• People who want a clear, no-fluff way to fall asleep fast

• Travelers who need to sleep in unpredictable places

• Anyone who appreciates a little humor with their how-to guides

It’s not for:

• Those rare unicorns who fall asleep the moment their head hits the pillow (I salute you)

• People looking for an exhaustive, 400-page textbook on the neuroscience of sleep

The Verdict

“As a librarian, I’d recommend this to a patron without hesitation — even if my name wasn’t on the cover.”

As a librarian, I’d recommend this to a patron without hesitation — even if my name wasn’t on the cover. As the author, I’m simply glad it’s out in the world helping people get the kind of rest they thought they’d lost.

And if it’s been a while since you’ve had one of those “blink-and-it’s-morning” nights, this might just be your ticket back.

📚 Read it. Try it. Sleep on it.

Get your copy of The Rogue Librarian’s Guide to Falling Asleep in 2 Minutes—Starting Tonight! here.