“At the time now,  the lay-follower Nandamata got up in the morning when it was still dark, and recited  in a loud voice the Parayana[Sutta Nipata v.976-1149] ”

AN, VII, 50.

“‘So be it, Lord !’, said the Venerable Sona to the Blessed One and recited all sixteen chapters of the Atthaka Vagga [Sutta Nipata v.766-975].” (Udana)

Below a link to a little side story for over the weekend:

http://dhammadharo.wordpress.com/