60 acast.com The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy en NK Productions books ,reading,ryan tubridy,book ,author,authors,literature Ryan Tubridy On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives.

Every week, Ryan will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life.


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]]> On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives.

Every week, Ryan will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life.


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]]> false NK Productions info+660fe69ccb989b001791cf61@mg-eu.acast.com 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/660fe69ccb989b001791cf61/1771412014021-090aedc8-2b9a-441e-8ef9-119c3804d795.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy The Bookshelf Live: To Infinity and Beyond! The Bookshelf Live: To Infinity and Beyond! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT 33:22 69d519727c7533ee55eda101 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-live-to-infinity-and-beyond 69d519727c7533ee55eda101 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-live-to-infinity-and-beyond full The doomed Cork and Limerick road trip, Artemis II, celeb spotting at 30,000 feet, First Dates Ireland, Ryan’s book club recommendation of the month, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, and no one wants to see your holiday snaps!


The Bookshelf Live tour:


Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

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Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

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Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June - SOLD OUT

3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

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]]> The doomed Cork and Limerick road trip, Artemis II, celeb spotting at 30,000 feet, First Dates Ireland, Ryan’s book club recommendation of the month, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, and no one wants to see your holiday snaps!


The Bookshelf Live tour:


Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

corkoperahouse.ie

Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

limetreebelltable.ie

Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June - SOLD OUT

3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

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Tickets on sale now.


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]]> The Bookshelf Live: A Trip to Downing Street! The Bookshelf Live: A Trip to Downing Street! Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT 34:51 69bd6c297878605e118dc3f9 true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-live-a-trip-to-downing-street 69bd6c297878605e118dc3f9 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-live-a-trip-to-downing-street full A trip to Downing Street, an unexpected live call, a review of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the return of the now malevolent Book Bot, and more!


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Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

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Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

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Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June

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3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

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]]> A trip to Downing Street, an unexpected live call, a review of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the return of the now malevolent Book Bot, and more!


The Bookshelf Live tour:


Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

corkoperahouse.ie

Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

limetreebelltable.ie

Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June

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3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

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Tickets on sale now.


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]]> The Bookshelf Live: On Stage and On the Page The Bookshelf Live: On Stage and On the Page Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:01:49 GMT 42:44 699f03987156d50874088e7c false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-live 699f03987156d50874088e7c 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-live full Ryan returns to riff on: a printer for stupid people, laser eye surgery, three-hour theatre epics, BAFTA wins, Star Wars losing its way, and why short books might save your reading life.


The Bookshelf Live tour:


Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

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Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

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Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June

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3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

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]]> Ryan returns to riff on: a printer for stupid people, laser eye surgery, three-hour theatre epics, BAFTA wins, Star Wars losing its way, and why short books might save your reading life.


The Bookshelf Live tour:


Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

corkoperahouse.ie

Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

limetreebelltable.ie

Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June

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3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

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Tickets on sale now.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Bookshelf Live: We're Going on the Road!]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT 36:16 698c5b9afeb59e13a3b9256b true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-live-were-going-on-the-road 698c5b9afeb59e13a3b9256b 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-live-were-going-on-the-road full The debut live show sold out, so we’re taking The Bookshelf Live on tour.


Join us:


Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

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Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

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Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June

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3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

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]]> The debut live show sold out, so we’re taking The Bookshelf Live on tour.


Join us:


Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

corkoperahouse.ie

Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

limetreebelltable.ie

Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June

tht.ie

3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

ticketmaster.ie


Tickets on sale now.


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]]> The Bookshelf Live - Live Show Guest Revealed! The Bookshelf Live - Live Show Guest Revealed! Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:42:17 GMT 37:59 69821566c8310ac486f2d5fe false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-live-live-show-guest-revealed 69821566c8310ac486f2d5fe 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-live-live-show-guest-revealed full More great book recommendations, more linguistic pet peeves, bad pints in Oxford, celeb spotting in The Devonshire, and find out who will be our special guest at the sold out live show in March.


This weeks recommended books include:


  • Berlin Shuffle by Ulrich A. Boschwitz
  • The Gamal by by Ciarán Collins
  • Ithaca by Alan McMonagle
  • Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.


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]]> More great book recommendations, more linguistic pet peeves, bad pints in Oxford, celeb spotting in The Devonshire, and find out who will be our special guest at the sold out live show in March.


This weeks recommended books include:


  • Berlin Shuffle by Ulrich A. Boschwitz
  • The Gamal by by Ciarán Collins
  • Ithaca by Alan McMonagle
  • Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Bookshelf Live - 'Bookbot', Nautical Reads, & Live Show Announcement! ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:59:28 GMT 46:37 6978ecf847577ef18d6ecb13 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-live-bookbot-nautical-reads-live-show-announce 6978ecf847577ef18d6ecb13 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-live-bookbot-nautical-reads-live-show-announce full On the menu this week: Ryan's top 3 nautical reads: The Wager by David Grann, Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton, and The Stolen Village by Des Ekin. Also, Saipan and Seven Dials reviewed, 'Bookbot' is born, and why 'super' should be banned. Plus, details of the first ever 'Bookshelf Live' in the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Friday March 27th. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. from https://www.paviliontheatre.ie/


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]]> On the menu this week: Ryan's top 3 nautical reads: The Wager by David Grann, Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton, and The Stolen Village by Des Ekin. Also, Saipan and Seven Dials reviewed, 'Bookbot' is born, and why 'super' should be banned. Plus, details of the first ever 'Bookshelf Live' in the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Friday March 27th. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. from https://www.paviliontheatre.ie/


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]]> The Bookshelf Live - When Books Become Great Films The Bookshelf Live - When Books Become Great Films Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:34:29 GMT 52:03 696fa08591e0adb30b9c4227 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-live-when-books-become-great-films 696fa08591e0adb30b9c4227 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-live-when-books-become-great-films full Another Lunchtime live and lots more recommendations, including Ryan's book of the week The Director by Daniel Kehlmann, books that became exceptional films, including Atonement, Trainspotting, and The Remains of the Day, and what screen adaptations surpassed the original text.


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]]> Another Lunchtime live and lots more recommendations, including Ryan's book of the week The Director by Daniel Kehlmann, books that became exceptional films, including Atonement, Trainspotting, and The Remains of the Day, and what screen adaptations surpassed the original text.


Details for the live show at the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire coming very soon!


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]]> The Bookshelf Live - Books to get you reading again The Bookshelf Live - Books to get you reading again Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:02:19 GMT 48:16 6966781d0b081bb8b91d9cd9 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-live-books-to-get-you-reading-again 6966781d0b081bb8b91d9cd9 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-live-books-to-get-you-reading-again full In this week's Lunchtime live special, Ryan gives his three books guaranteed to reignite your reading pleasure, reviews Hamnet and Pluribus, flexes on his cake making skills, and answers all your questions.


Ryan's top 3 books to get you back into reading:


  • All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
  • The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
  • Stasiland by Anna Funder 


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]]> In this week's Lunchtime live special, Ryan gives his three books guaranteed to reignite your reading pleasure, reviews Hamnet and Pluribus, flexes on his cake making skills, and answers all your questions.


Ryan's top 3 books to get you back into reading:


  • All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
  • The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
  • Stasiland by Anna Funder 


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]]> The Bookshelf Live - Happy New Year! The Bookshelf Live - Happy New Year! Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:25:11 GMT 48:24 695d1617c4d0238a455bdf0d false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-book-club-live-happy-new-year 695d1617c4d0238a455bdf0d 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-book-club-live-happy-new-year full Ryan recommends books to look forward to in 2026, and answers all your questions in this live special.


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]]> Ryan recommends books to look forward to in 2026, and answers all your questions in this live special.


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]]> Laura Dowling Laura Dowling Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 40:16 693840c40e4329eef0d1d109 true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/laura-dowling 693840c40e4329eef0d1d109 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 laura-dowling full 4 12 Laura Dowling is a pharmacist, women’s health advocate, entrepreneur, and the creator of the hugely popular platform The Fabulous Pharmacist. Her new book, Love Your Vulva, is a straight-talking guide to women’s health at every stage of life.


Contains adult themes and strong language.


Season finale.


Brought to you by Ballymore.


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]]> Laura Dowling is a pharmacist, women’s health advocate, entrepreneur, and the creator of the hugely popular platform The Fabulous Pharmacist. Her new book, Love Your Vulva, is a straight-talking guide to women’s health at every stage of life.


Contains adult themes and strong language.


Season finale.


Brought to you by Ballymore.


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]]> Dr Norah Patten Dr Norah Patten Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 43:18 69287fad6009aa978cc26bf6 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/norah-patten 69287fad6009aa978cc26bf6 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 norah-patten full 4 11 Dr Norah Patten is an aeronautical engineer, STEM advocate, author, and future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. Set to become the first Irish person in space, she has spent over a decade working in commercial space research, microgravity testing, and international space education. She is also the award-winning author of Shooting for the Stars.


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]]> Dr Norah Patten is an aeronautical engineer, STEM advocate, author, and future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. Set to become the first Irish person in space, she has spent over a decade working in commercial space research, microgravity testing, and international space education. She is also the award-winning author of Shooting for the Stars.


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]]> Conor Murray Conor Murray Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 44:30 6925cb0a064897cd5f7b37a7 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/conor-murray 6925cb0a064897cd5f7b37a7 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 conor-murray full 4 10 Conor Murray is a recently retired international rugby player. For more than a decade, he wore the No.9 jersey for Munster, Ireland, and the British & Irish Lions. His career includes 5 Six Nations titles, 2 Grand Slams, 125 caps for Ireland, and three tours with the Lions. His new memoir, Cloud Nine: My Life in Rugby, is available now.


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]]> Conor Murray is a recently retired international rugby player. For more than a decade, he wore the No.9 jersey for Munster, Ireland, and the British & Irish Lions. His career includes 5 Six Nations titles, 2 Grand Slams, 125 caps for Ireland, and three tours with the Lions. His new memoir, Cloud Nine: My Life in Rugby, is available now.


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]]> <![CDATA[Ryan's Favourite Books of 2025]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:41:17 GMT 1:02:26 692ad9b41fefdf75e3be224d true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/ryans-favourite-books-of-2025 692ad9b41fefdf75e3be224d 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 ryans-favourite-books-of-2025 full In this live special, Ryan shares his favourite fiction and non-fiction books and authors of 2025.


Fiction:

The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey

The names by Florence Knapp

Fair Play by Louise Hegarty

Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell,

Wellness by Nathan Hill

Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz

The Wildelings by Lisa Harding

The Elements by John Boyne

It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny

The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’ Connor  

In Memoriam by Alice Winn

One of Us by Elizabeth Day

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer by Ragnar Jónasson


Non-Fiction:

The Zorg by Siddharth Kara

The Einstein Vendetta by Thomas Harding

Remnants of Our Past by Deirdre O’Neill

Wings by Paul McCartney

The Walking Effect by Karl Henry

Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets by Donal Fallon

2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf


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]]> In this live special, Ryan shares his favourite fiction and non-fiction books and authors of 2025.


Fiction:

The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey

The names by Florence Knapp

Fair Play by Louise Hegarty

Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell,

Wellness by Nathan Hill

Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz

The Wildelings by Lisa Harding

The Elements by John Boyne

It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny

The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’ Connor  

In Memoriam by Alice Winn

One of Us by Elizabeth Day

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer by Ragnar Jónasson


Non-Fiction:

The Zorg by Siddharth Kara

The Einstein Vendetta by Thomas Harding

Remnants of Our Past by Deirdre O’Neill

Wings by Paul McCartney

The Walking Effect by Karl Henry

Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets by Donal Fallon

2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf


Brought to you by Ballymore.


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]]> Anna Haugh Anna Haugh Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 44:53 691b5137589629f7d67d0dfd false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/anna-haugh 691b5137589629f7d67d0dfd 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 anna-haugh full 4 9 Anna Haugh is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and television presenter. She’s the founder of Myrtle Restaurant in London, which celebrates modern Irish cuisine with a contemporary twist. In September 2025, Anna was announced as a new judge on the BBC One show MasterChef.


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]]> Anna Haugh is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and television presenter. She’s the founder of Myrtle Restaurant in London, which celebrates modern Irish cuisine with a contemporary twist. In September 2025, Anna was announced as a new judge on the BBC One show MasterChef.


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]]> Miriam O’Callaghan Miriam O’Callaghan Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 47:26 690c8f978cebe28c0ce0310b false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/miriam-ocallaghan 690c8f978cebe28c0ce0310b 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 miriam-ocallaghan full 4 8 Miriam O’Callaghan has been a leading voice in Irish broadcasting for over three decades, renowned for her sharp journalism, warmth, and integrity. A qualified solicitor before turning to the media, she has covered major national and international stories, earning multiple awards and honours, including honorary doctorates. Her new memoir, Miriam: Life, Work, Everything, is available now.


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]]> Miriam O’Callaghan has been a leading voice in Irish broadcasting for over three decades, renowned for her sharp journalism, warmth, and integrity. A qualified solicitor before turning to the media, she has covered major national and international stories, earning multiple awards and honours, including honorary doctorates. Her new memoir, Miriam: Life, Work, Everything, is available now.


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]]> Jeffrey Archer Jeffrey Archer Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 40:12 690394bd59814a1956bc519b false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/jeffrey-archer 690394bd59814a1956bc519b 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 jeffrey-archer full 4 7 Jeffrey Archer is one of the most widely read and enduring storytellers in the world. His novels and short stories have sold over 300 million copies, being published in 119 countries and translated into 47 languages. A former politician and lifelong philanthropist, he has raised more than £50 million for various charities. His latest novel, End Game, marks the thrilling finale of his acclaimed William Warwick series.


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]]> Jeffrey Archer is one of the most widely read and enduring storytellers in the world. His novels and short stories have sold over 300 million copies, being published in 119 countries and translated into 47 languages. A former politician and lifelong philanthropist, he has raised more than £50 million for various charities. His latest novel, End Game, marks the thrilling finale of his acclaimed William Warwick series.


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]]> Alice Leahy Alice Leahy Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 42:25 68fa06d4783fc9229ac24a1a false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/alice-leahy 68fa06d4783fc9229ac24a1a 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 alice-leahy full 4 6 Alice Leahy is co-founder and Director of Services at the Alice Leahy Trust, supporting people who are homeless. A former nurse, writer, and Human Rights Commissioner, she helped establish Ireland’s first intensive care unit. Through her work, books, and documentaries, Alice has been a leading advocate for those on the margins of society.


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]]> Alice Leahy is co-founder and Director of Services at the Alice Leahy Trust, supporting people who are homeless. A former nurse, writer, and Human Rights Commissioner, she helped establish Ireland’s first intensive care unit. Through her work, books, and documentaries, Alice has been a leading advocate for those on the margins of society.


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]]> Hugh Bonneville Hugh Bonneville Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT 42:40 68f61e7b888566c5b0c7b68d false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/hugh-bonneville 68f61e7b888566c5b0c7b68d 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 hugh-bonneville full 4 5 Hugh Bonneville is an actor and author, best known to millions worldwide as Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey and Henry Brown in the beloved Paddington films. His new children’s novel, Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room, has just been published.


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]]> Hugh Bonneville is an actor and author, best known to millions worldwide as Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey and Henry Brown in the beloved Paddington films. His new children’s novel, Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room, has just been published.


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]]> Emma Doran Emma Doran Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 39:56 68ecdd8bde9a2a62c4d9175a true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/emma-doran 68ecdd8bde9a2a62c4d9175a 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 emma-doran full 4 4 Emma Doran is a comedian, podcaster, writer, and social media sensation. She’s the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Mad Isn’t It? and she's currently touring Ireland and the UK with her biggest show to date, Immaculate.


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]]> Emma Doran is a comedian, podcaster, writer, and social media sensation. She’s the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Mad Isn’t It? and she's currently touring Ireland and the UK with her biggest show to date, Immaculate.


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]]> Colm Tóibín Colm Tóibín Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 43:11 68e51b37aa65ff9b039fa411 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/colm-toibin 68e51b37aa65ff9b039fa411 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 colm-toibin full 4 3 Colm Tóibín is one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers. He’s the author of eleven novels, including Brooklyn, The Master, and The Magician. Known for his quiet emotion and vivid storytelling, Tóibín is also a playwright, essayist, and recent Laureate for Irish Fiction. His new release, Ship in Full Sail, a rich collection of essays and lectures, is available now.


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]]> Colm Tóibín is one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers. He’s the author of eleven novels, including Brooklyn, The Master, and The Magician. Known for his quiet emotion and vivid storytelling, Tóibín is also a playwright, essayist, and recent Laureate for Irish Fiction. His new release, Ship in Full Sail, a rich collection of essays and lectures, is available now.


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]]> Nicola Tallant Nicola Tallant Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 42:01 68da902d2552b72c2025dc74 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/nicola-tallant 68da902d2552b72c2025dc74 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 nicola-tallant full 4 2 Nicola Tallant is one of Ireland’s most respected crime journalists. Best known for her fearless investigations into organised crime and her hugely successful Crime World podcast. Her latest book, ‘Groomed: Coercion, Control and a Cold Blooded Murder’, has just been released.


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]]> Nicola Tallant is one of Ireland’s most respected crime journalists. Best known for her fearless investigations into organised crime and her hugely successful Crime World podcast. Her latest book, ‘Groomed: Coercion, Control and a Cold Blooded Murder’, has just been released.


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]]> Leo Varadkar Leo Varadkar Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 43:04 68d3aefa563e57ba4a43d8b1 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/leo-varadkar 68d3aefa563e57ba4a43d8b1 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 leo-varadkar full 4 1 Leo Varadkar served as Taoiseach of Ireland (prime minister) from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2024. He was Ireland’s youngest ever Taoiseach in 2017, and the first openly gay person and first person of colour to hold the office. He resigned in 2024 and stepped away from electoral politics. His new memoir, Speaking My Mind, is out now.


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]]> Leo Varadkar served as Taoiseach of Ireland (prime minister) from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2024. He was Ireland’s youngest ever Taoiseach in 2017, and the first openly gay person and first person of colour to hold the office. He resigned in 2024 and stepped away from electoral politics. His new memoir, Speaking My Mind, is out now.


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]]> Season 4 of The Bookshelf Starts Tuesday, 30th September Season 4 of The Bookshelf Starts Tuesday, 30th September Sat, 27 Sep 2025 18:00:00 GMT 1:21 68d536dbacc34956e6cf51d5 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/season-4-of-the-bookshelf-starts-tuesday-30th-september 68d536dbacc34956e6cf51d5 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 season-4-of-the-bookshelf-starts-tuesday-30th-september trailer Ryan Tubridy returns with a brand-new season of The Bookshelf. Each week, a brilliant guest shares their story through three meaningful books:


  • the book from their childhood
  • the book that changed their life
  • and the book that brought them joy


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]]> Ryan Tubridy returns with a brand-new season of The Bookshelf. Each week, a brilliant guest shares their story through three meaningful books:


  • the book from their childhood
  • the book that changed their life
  • and the book that brought them joy


Season 4 begins Tuesday, 30th September, with new episodes every Tuesday.


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]]> Book Club Live: Andrea Mara Book Club Live: Andrea Mara Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:27:47 GMT 35:23 688e6b96f3a75290d4193e73 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/book-club-live-andrea-mara 688e6b96f3a75290d4193e73 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 book-club-live-andrea-mara full Ryan chats live with Andrea Mara, author of 'It Should Have Been You' - the unputdownable No.1 bestselling thriller.


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]]> Ryan chats live with Andrea Mara, author of 'It Should Have Been You' - the unputdownable No.1 bestselling thriller.


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]]> Mary McAleese Mary McAleese Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT 1:04:05 6852c6db0bed216db74d98b0 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/mary-mcaleese 6852c6db0bed216db74d98b0 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 mary-mcaleese full 3 13 Mary McAleese is a barrister, academic, author, and former politician who served as the president of Ireland from 1997 to 2011.


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]]> Mary McAleese is a barrister, academic, author, and former politician who served as the president of Ireland from 1997 to 2011.


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]]> Amy Huberman Amy Huberman Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT 44:13 684993c144a17fa6a1737e98 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/amy-huberman 684993c144a17fa6a1737e98 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 amy-huberman full 3 12

Amy Huberman is an acclaimed actress, bestselling author, and entrepreneur. She created and starred in the hit comedy series ‘Finding Joy’, and is the author of the beloved novel ‘Hello Heartbreak’ and the children’s bestseller ‘The Day I Got Trapped in My Brain’.


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]]>

Amy Huberman is an acclaimed actress, bestselling author, and entrepreneur. She created and starred in the hit comedy series ‘Finding Joy’, and is the author of the beloved novel ‘Hello Heartbreak’ and the children’s bestseller ‘The Day I Got Trapped in My Brain’.


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]]> Rob Rinder Rob Rinder Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT 43:42 6835a8c12780b226c7359b1d true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/rob-rinder 6835a8c12780b226c7359b1d 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 rob-rinder full 3 11 Rob Rinder is a barrister, broadcaster, and Sunday Times #1 bestselling author. His new novel ‘The Protest’, the third installment in his Adam Green legal thriller series, will be released on June 19th.


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]]> Rob Rinder is a barrister, broadcaster, and Sunday Times #1 bestselling author. His new novel ‘The Protest’, the third installment in his Adam Green legal thriller series, will be released on June 19th.


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]]> Dr Sumi Dunne Dr Sumi Dunne Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT 47:13 682ef4b810ca442d5f1c0faa true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/dr-sumi-dunne 682ef4b810ca442d5f1c0faa 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 dr-sumi-dunne full 3 10 Dr Sumi Dunne is a general practitioner and clinical lecturer. Born in London, she graduated from the University of Southampton and later completed her training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. 

From 2019 to 2024, she gained national recognition as the resident GP on the popular TV series Operation Transformation.


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]]> Dr Sumi Dunne is a general practitioner and clinical lecturer. Born in London, she graduated from the University of Southampton and later completed her training at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. 

From 2019 to 2024, she gained national recognition as the resident GP on the popular TV series Operation Transformation.


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]]> Book Club Live: Louise Hegarty Book Club Live: Louise Hegarty Fri, 30 May 2025 15:16:21 GMT 27:30 6836ba7f2780b226c7845389 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/book-club-live-louise-hegarty 6836ba7f2780b226c7845389 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 book-club-live-louise-hegarty full Ryan chats live with Louise Hegarty, a major new voice in Irish fiction, about her debut novel 'Fair Play'.


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]]> Ryan chats live with Louise Hegarty, a major new voice in Irish fiction, about her debut novel 'Fair Play'.


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]]> David Gray David Gray Mon, 26 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 46:15 682da93ff1e6dabeea28f662 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/david-gray 682da93ff1e6dabeea28f662 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 david-gray full 3 9 David Gray is a singer-songwriter and musician. His album ‘White Ladder’ is the best-selling album in Ireland of all time. David will be performing at the INEC Arena in Killarney on August 28th, as part of his ‘Past & Present’ world tour.


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]]> David Gray is a singer-songwriter and musician. His album ‘White Ladder’ is the best-selling album in Ireland of all time. David will be performing at the INEC Arena in Killarney on August 28th, as part of his ‘Past & Present’ world tour.


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]]> <![CDATA[Donncha O'Callaghan]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 44:10 68232f2675c05d72cf464874 true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/donncha-ocallaghan 68232f2675c05d72cf464874 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 donncha-ocallaghan full 3 8 Donncha O’Callaghan is a retired international rugby player, broadcaster, author, and UNICEF ambassador. His debut children’s book ‘Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos’ is available now, and in Paperback from 29th May. The sequel ‘Disaster Dad: Fun Day Fiasco’ will be released this Autumn.


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]]> Donncha O’Callaghan is a retired international rugby player, broadcaster, author, and UNICEF ambassador. His debut children’s book ‘Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos’ is available now, and in Paperback from 29th May. The sequel ‘Disaster Dad: Fun Day Fiasco’ will be released this Autumn.


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]]> Roseanna Ruane Roseanna Ruane Mon, 12 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 57:58 681cce528b1f3232bc1f8464 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/roseanna-ruane 681cce528b1f3232bc1f8464 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 roseanna-ruane full 3 7 This week’s guest is Roseanna Ruane, mother of Saoírse Ruane, who captured the hearts of Ireland when she appeared with Ryan on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020. Saoírse’s story inspired the launch of the Toy Show Appeal, raising millions for children's charities. Tragically, Saoírse passed away in March 2024 at the age of 12 after a prolonged fight with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer.


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]]> This week’s guest is Roseanna Ruane, mother of Saoírse Ruane, who captured the hearts of Ireland when she appeared with Ryan on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020. Saoírse’s story inspired the launch of the Toy Show Appeal, raising millions for children's charities. Tragically, Saoírse passed away in March 2024 at the age of 12 after a prolonged fight with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer.


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]]> Eamon Dunphy Eamon Dunphy Mon, 05 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 45:22 6810b05853ed55514877a796 true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/eamon-dunphy 6810b05853ed55514877a796 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 eamon-dunphy full 3 6 Eamon Dunphy is a journalist, broadcaster, author, sports analyst and former professional footballer.


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]]> <![CDATA[Dr Katriona O'Sullivan]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 46:20 6807b262d841fa6edc4e31f2 true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/dr-katriona-osullivan 6807b262d841fa6edc4e31f2 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 dr-katriona-osullivan full 3 5 Dr Katriona O’Sullivan is an associate professor, psychologist, and author of ‘Poor’, her award-winning memoir that debuted at #1 on the Irish Non-Fiction bestseller list and stayed there for 54 weeks.


Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and childhood abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact the 24-hour National Rape Crisis Helpline on 1800 778888 which provides free, confidential and non-judgmental support.


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]]> Dr Katriona O’Sullivan is an associate professor, psychologist, and author of ‘Poor’, her award-winning memoir that debuted at #1 on the Irish Non-Fiction bestseller list and stayed there for 54 weeks.


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]]> An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 44:54 67ff9e8e2bfb8508d6e17df8 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/an-taoiseach-micheal-martin-td 67ff9e8e2bfb8508d6e17df8 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 an-taoiseach-micheal-martin-td full 3 4 Micheál Martin is a politician who has served as Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) since January 2025. He previously held the role from 2020 to 2022. He was Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence between those terms.


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]]> Micheál Martin is a politician who has served as Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) since January 2025. He previously held the role from 2020 to 2022. He was Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence between those terms.


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]]> <![CDATA[Book Club Live: Joseph O'Connor]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:50:21 GMT 41:39 680298dc3d09fdf27f592612 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/book-club-live-joseph-oconnor 680298dc3d09fdf27f592612 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 book-club-live-joseph-oconnor full Ryan chats live with award-winning author Joseph O'Connor, one of Ireland’s most celebrated literary voices, about his latest novel 'The Ghosts of Rome'.


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]]> Ryan chats live with award-winning author Joseph O'Connor, one of Ireland’s most celebrated literary voices, about his latest novel 'The Ghosts of Rome'.


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]]> Harlan Coben Harlan Coben Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 42:49 67f649236a2126524dc41ec5 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/harl 67f649236a2126524dc41ec5 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 harl full 3 3 Harlan Coben is an award-winning author of 37 bestselling mystery and thriller novels, including 'Fool Me Once', 'The Boy from the Woods', 'Tell No One', and the internationally acclaimed Myron Bolitar series. With 80 million books in print worldwide, his gripping stories have been adapted into numerous hit films and television series on Netflix and Amazon Prime. 'Nobody’s Fool', Coben's new novel, is available now.


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]]> Harlan Coben is an award-winning author of 37 bestselling mystery and thriller novels, including 'Fool Me Once', 'The Boy from the Woods', 'Tell No One', and the internationally acclaimed Myron Bolitar series. With 80 million books in print worldwide, his gripping stories have been adapted into numerous hit films and television series on Netflix and Amazon Prime. 'Nobody’s Fool', Coben's new novel, is available now.


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]]> Aimee Connolly Aimee Connolly Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 46:22 67e4240c3f025bbde3d9b978 true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/aimee-connolly 67e4240c3f025bbde3d9b978 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 aimee-connolly full 3 2 Aimee Connolly is an entrepreneur, makeup artist, and founder of the award-winning cosmetics brand Sculpted by Aimee. Launched in 2016, her company has grown from a small startup into a major player in the global beauty industry.


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]]> Aimee Connolly is an entrepreneur, makeup artist, and founder of the award-winning cosmetics brand Sculpted by Aimee. Launched in 2016, her company has grown from a small startup into a major player in the global beauty industry.


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]]> Gary Lightbody Gary Lightbody Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:01:00 GMT 46:54 67dbdc6a13f133b29da325f9 true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/gary-lightbody 67dbdc6a13f133b29da325f9 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 gary-lightbody full 3 1 Gary Lightbody is best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of Snow Patrol. He has penned some of the most iconic songs of the past two decades—from the soaring Run to the timeless Chasing Cars. Beyond the stage and studio, Gary is also a passionate writer and storyteller. His new book, The Forest is the Path, named after Snow Patrol’s 2024 chart-topping album, offers a deeper look into the making of the record and a candid view into his personal life.


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]]> Gary Lightbody is best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of Snow Patrol. He has penned some of the most iconic songs of the past two decades—from the soaring Run to the timeless Chasing Cars. Beyond the stage and studio, Gary is also a passionate writer and storyteller. His new book, The Forest is the Path, named after Snow Patrol’s 2024 chart-topping album, offers a deeper look into the making of the record and a candid view into his personal life.


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]]> Season 3 begins on Tuesday! Season 3 begins on Tuesday! Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:40:00 GMT 0:43 67dc0deb782fc3c7c6bd875c false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/season-3-promo 67dc0deb782fc3c7c6bd875c 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 season-3-promo trailer Ryan returns for another season filled with brilliant guests, each sharing their story through the prism of three meaningful books: the book from their childhood, the book that changed their life, and—new for season three—the book that brought them joy. Starts Tuesday, April 1st!


New episode every Tuesday.


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]]> Ryan returns for another season filled with brilliant guests, each sharing their story through the prism of three meaningful books: the book from their childhood, the book that changed their life, and—new for season three—the book that brought them joy. Starts Tuesday, April 1st!


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]]> <![CDATA[Book Club Live: 'Nesting' author Roisín O’Donnell ]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:29:31 GMT 43:32 67c9bf7d02d588df94cce8b9 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/book-club-nesting-author-roisin-odonnell 67c9bf7d02d588df94cce8b9 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 book-club-nesting-author-roisin-odonnell bonus Ryan chats live with award-winning author Roisín O’Donnell about her debut novel Nesting, the first book chosen for the Book Club. Nesting has received widespread acclaim for its gripping portrayal of domestic abuse and the housing crisis in Dublin.


Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, womensaid.ie provides free and confidential assistance in Ireland. Freephone: 1800 341 900. 


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]]> Ryan chats live with award-winning author Roisín O’Donnell about her debut novel Nesting, the first book chosen for the Book Club. Nesting has received widespread acclaim for its gripping portrayal of domestic abuse and the housing crisis in Dublin.


Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, womensaid.ie provides free and confidential assistance in Ireland. Freephone: 1800 341 900. 


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]]> The Book Club is Born! The Book Club is Born! Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:39:30 GMT 28:28 67c087326b976c33517d189b false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-book-club-is-born 67c087326b976c33517d189b 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-book-club-is-born full Ryan unveils the debut pick for the all-new Bookshelf Book Club!


Enjoy 10% off Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell—available both online and in-store. Use code 'bookshelf' at easons.com or visit your nearest Eason store and mention The Bookshelf at checkout to claim your discount. Offer valid until the 5th of March, so don't miss out!


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]]> Ryan unveils the debut pick for the all-new Bookshelf Book Club!


Enjoy 10% off Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell—available both online and in-store. Use code 'bookshelf' at easons.com or visit your nearest Eason store and mention The Bookshelf at checkout to claim your discount. Offer valid until the 5th of March, so don't miss out!


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]]> Instagram Live Special Instagram Live Special Sat, 15 Feb 2025 21:37:58 GMT 50:04 67b109364d9bd1092c3a5c9b false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/instagram-live-special 67b109364d9bd1092c3a5c9b 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 instagram-live-special bonus A live special streamed on Instagram with Ryan answering your questions, revealing news on Season 3, life in London, and his exciting new club you can be part of!


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]]> A live special streamed on Instagram with Ryan answering your questions, revealing news on Season 3, life in London, and his exciting new club you can be part of!


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]]> Joanne O’Riordan Joanne O’Riordan Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:01:44 GMT 46:10 675c63f0d8cc4b9259572b35 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/joanne-oriordan 675c63f0d8cc4b9259572b35 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 joanne-oriordan full 2 13 Joanne O’Riordan is a journalist, sports commentator, and activist recognised for advocating disability rights globally. She was born with Tetra-Amelia syndrome, a rare condition marked by the absence of all four limbs. Her story is featured in the acclaimed documentary No Limbs, No Limits.


Season finale.


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Roll of Thunder Hear Me Cry, Mildred D. Taylor

A heart that works, Rob Delaney

Know My Name, Chanel Miller

 

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]]> Joanne O’Riordan is a journalist, sports commentator, and activist recognised for advocating disability rights globally. She was born with Tetra-Amelia syndrome, a rare condition marked by the absence of all four limbs. Her story is featured in the acclaimed documentary No Limbs, No Limits.


Season finale.


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Roll of Thunder Hear Me Cry, Mildred D. Taylor

A heart that works, Rob Delaney

Know My Name, Chanel Miller

 

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]]> Niall Quinn Niall Quinn Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:01:32 GMT 48:28 6751c784927df756c18ed8ea false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/niall-quinn 6751c784927df756c18ed8ea 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 niall-quinn full 2 12 Niall Quinn is a former professional footballer, manager, businessman, and TV analyst. A prolific striker, he played for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Sunderland. With 92 caps and 21 goals, he ranks as Ireland's second-highest scorer, representing his country at Euro 88 and the 1990 and 2002 World Cups.


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Jail Journal, John Mitchel

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Dee Brown

The Light of Western Stars, Zane Grey


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]]> Niall Quinn is a former professional footballer, manager, businessman, and TV analyst. A prolific striker, he played for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Sunderland. With 92 caps and 21 goals, he ranks as Ireland's second-highest scorer, representing his country at Euro 88 and the 1990 and 2002 World Cups.


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Jail Journal, John Mitchel

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Dee Brown

The Light of Western Stars, Zane Grey


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]]> Pat Kenny Pat Kenny Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:01:33 GMT 51:57 674994a53bd1d4df285d29fb false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/pat-kenny 674994a53bd1d4df285d29fb 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 pat-kenny full 2 11 Pat Kenny is an Irish broadcaster renowned for his intelligence, wit, and comprehensive interviewing style. His influence on the media landscape is immense,

hosting the world’s longest running television chat show, numerous current affairs shows and his incredibly popular radio programmes.


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The Children's Encyclopedia, Arthur Mee

All the Colors of the Dark, Chris Whitaker

The Best of Wodehouse: An Anthology, P. G. Wodehouse


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]]> Pat Kenny is an Irish broadcaster renowned for his intelligence, wit, and comprehensive interviewing style. His influence on the media landscape is immense,

hosting the world’s longest running television chat show, numerous current affairs shows and his incredibly popular radio programmes.


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The Children's Encyclopedia, Arthur Mee

All the Colors of the Dark, Chris Whitaker

The Best of Wodehouse: An Anthology, P. G. Wodehouse


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]]> Piers Morgan Piers Morgan Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:01:17 GMT 50:35 6745e56078f05cc6cc4d050a true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/piers-morgan 6745e56078f05cc6cc4d050a 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 piers-morgan full 2 10 This week’s guest is broadcaster and journalist, Piers Morgan.

 

** Contains strong language **


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The Art of Cricket, Sir Donald Bradman

An Evil Cradling, Brian Keenan

Murdoch, William Shawcross

 

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]]> This week’s guest is broadcaster and journalist, Piers Morgan.

 

** Contains strong language **


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The Art of Cricket, Sir Donald Bradman

An Evil Cradling, Brian Keenan

Murdoch, William Shawcross

 

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]]> Victoria Smurfit Victoria Smurfit Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:01:33 GMT 47:56 673b58660f9780339ee1bd3e true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/victoria-smurfit 673b58660f9780339ee1bd3e 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 victoria-smurfit full 2 9 Victoria Smurfit is an award-winning actor, writer and producer who has won acclaim for her roles in such shows as Once Upon a Time, Trial & Retribution, and Bloodlands. She’s currently taking the world by storm in the hit tv show Rivals.

 

** Contains strong language **


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The Bunyip of Berkley’s Creek, Jenny Wagner

The Lovely Bones, Alice Sebold

Rivals, Jilly Cooper  

 

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]]> Victoria Smurfit is an award-winning actor, writer and producer who has won acclaim for her roles in such shows as Once Upon a Time, Trial & Retribution, and Bloodlands. She’s currently taking the world by storm in the hit tv show Rivals.

 

** Contains strong language **


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The Bunyip of Berkley’s Creek, Jenny Wagner

The Lovely Bones, Alice Sebold

Rivals, Jilly Cooper  

 

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]]> Colm Meaney Colm Meaney Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:01:21 GMT 48:13 6732540c9395568d2795900f true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/colm-meaney 6732540c9395568d2795900f 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 colm-meaney full 2 8 Colm Meaney is an award-winning actor renowned for his unforgettable roles in The Barrytown Trilogy and as the beloved Miles O'Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.

A powerhouse of stage and screen, he’s starred in Irish classics such as Intermission, The Commitments, The Snapper, and The Van, along with global hits like Con Air and Layer Cake.

His new film The Problem with People is in cinemas now.


** Contains strong language **


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The Billy Bunter series, Charles Hamilton

Narcissus and Goldmund, Hermann Hesse 

A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles


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]]> Colm Meaney is an award-winning actor renowned for his unforgettable roles in The Barrytown Trilogy and as the beloved Miles O'Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.

A powerhouse of stage and screen, he’s starred in Irish classics such as Intermission, The Commitments, The Snapper, and The Van, along with global hits like Con Air and Layer Cake.

His new film The Problem with People is in cinemas now.


** Contains strong language **


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Book choices:


The Billy Bunter series, Charles Hamilton

Narcissus and Goldmund, Hermann Hesse 

A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles


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]]> Kellie Harrington Kellie Harrington Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:01:31 GMT 46:18 6728aea45b575bc851a90c86 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/kellie-harrington 6728aea45b575bc851a90c86 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 kellie-harrington full 2 7 Kellie Harrington is a double Olympic gold medalist, World and European boxing champion. She is the first Irish female athlete to win gold medals at consecutive Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. She retired from amateur boxing in August 2024.


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Ma, He Sold Me for a Few Cigarettes: A Memoir of Dublin in the 1950s, Martha Long

Kellie, Roddy Doyle


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]]> Kellie Harrington is a double Olympic gold medalist, World and European boxing champion. She is the first Irish female athlete to win gold medals at consecutive Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. She retired from amateur boxing in August 2024.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Ma, He Sold Me for a Few Cigarettes: A Memoir of Dublin in the 1950s, Martha Long

Kellie, Roddy Doyle


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]]> Alastair Campbell Alastair Campbell Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:01:37 GMT 49:16 6720c67ba73223e19b0a55ab false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/alastair-campbell 6720c67ba73223e19b0a55ab 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 alastair-campbell full 2 6 Alastair Campbell is a writer, podcaster, and former communications director for UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Active in British and international politics, he now focuses on writing, public speaking, broadcasting, and consulting. Over the past sixteen years, he has authored nineteen books, including his best-selling Winners and How They Succeed, eleven diaries, novels, and two memoirs on mental health.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Broons annual

Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert

The Sovereign Individual, James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg

 

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]]> Alastair Campbell is a writer, podcaster, and former communications director for UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Active in British and international politics, he now focuses on writing, public speaking, broadcasting, and consulting. Over the past sixteen years, he has authored nineteen books, including his best-selling Winners and How They Succeed, eleven diaries, novels, and two memoirs on mental health.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Broons annual

Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert

The Sovereign Individual, James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg

 

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]]> Roz Purcell Roz Purcell Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:01:46 GMT 47:49 671794cd30187dfb6c677d92 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/roz-purcell 671794cd30187dfb6c677d92 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 roz-purcell full 2 5 Roz Purcell is an Irish author, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and former model. A keen outdoors enthusiast and the creator of The Hike Life, she is one of Ireland's most influential personalities. Her new book ‘The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore’ has just been released.


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Book choices:


Revolting Rhymes, Roald Dahl

The Secret Race, Daniel Coyle and Tyler Hamilton

Poor, Katriona O'Sullivan


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]]> Roz Purcell is an Irish author, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and former model. A keen outdoors enthusiast and the creator of The Hike Life, she is one of Ireland's most influential personalities. Her new book ‘The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore’ has just been released.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Revolting Rhymes, Roald Dahl

The Secret Race, Daniel Coyle and Tyler Hamilton

Poor, Katriona O'Sullivan


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]]> Paul Giamatti Paul Giamatti Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:01:52 GMT 47:58 670d02324973799246c2f486 true https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/paul-giamatti 670d02324973799246c2f486 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 paul-giamatti full 2 4 Paul Giamatti is an Oscar nominated actor known for his wide-ranging roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan, Cinderella Man, Sideways, and The Holdovers. 

In television, he is celebrated for his performances in HBO’s miniseries John Adams, which won him an Emmy Award, and for his role in the hit series Billions.


** Contains strong language **


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In the Night Kitchen, Maurice Sendak

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Nicholas Meyer

Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said, Philip K. Dick


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]]> Paul Giamatti is an Oscar nominated actor known for his wide-ranging roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan, Cinderella Man, Sideways, and The Holdovers. 

In television, he is celebrated for his performances in HBO’s miniseries John Adams, which won him an Emmy Award, and for his role in the hit series Billions.


** Contains strong language **


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Book choices:


In the Night Kitchen, Maurice Sendak

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Nicholas Meyer

Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said, Philip K. Dick


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]]> <![CDATA[Dawn O'Porter]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:01:38 GMT 44:26 670650b0895ea409ead9113f false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/dawn-oporter 670650b0895ea409ead9113f 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 dawn-oporter full 2 3 Dawn O'Porter is a broadcaster, novelist, journalist, and fashion enthusiast known for her witty and candid style. She is the bestselling author of The Cows, So Lucky, and the critically acclaimed Paper Aeroplanes. Her new novel Honeybee is out now.


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Book choices:


Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette Winterson

Open Water, Caleb Azumah Nelson

Paper Aeroplanes, Dawn O'Porter


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]]> Dawn O'Porter is a broadcaster, novelist, journalist, and fashion enthusiast known for her witty and candid style. She is the bestselling author of The Cows, So Lucky, and the critically acclaimed Paper Aeroplanes. Her new novel Honeybee is out now.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette Winterson

Open Water, Caleb Azumah Nelson

Paper Aeroplanes, Dawn O'Porter


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]]> <![CDATA[Brian O'Driscoll]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:01:15 GMT 45:09 66fbed686ef979d0994e5bae false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/brian-odriscoll 66fbed686ef979d0994e5bae 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 brian-odriscoll full 2 2 Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby legend and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He captained Ireland for nearly a decade, led the British and Irish Lions on their 2005 tour, and was instrumental in numerous Six Nations Championship wins for his country. He remains the all-time leading try scorer in the competition.


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Book choices:


Matilda, Roald Dahl

Lion: A Long Way Home, Saroo Brierley

I Am Pilgrim, Terry Hayes


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]]> Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby legend and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He captained Ireland for nearly a decade, led the British and Irish Lions on their 2005 tour, and was instrumental in numerous Six Nations Championship wins for his country. He remains the all-time leading try scorer in the competition.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Matilda, Roald Dahl

Lion: A Long Way Home, Saroo Brierley

I Am Pilgrim, Terry Hayes


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]]> An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:01:27 GMT 52:29 66f58042acfe1ec5ec3a9be7 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/an-taoiseach-simon-harris-td 66f58042acfe1ec5ec3a9be7 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 an-taoiseach-simon-harris-td full 2 1 The brand-new season starts with An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Age 37, he is the youngest person to hold the office in the history of the State.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Esio Trot, Roald Dahl

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon

Say Nothing, Patrick Radden Keefe


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]]> The brand-new season starts with An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Age 37, he is the youngest person to hold the office in the history of the State.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Esio Trot, Roald Dahl

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon

Say Nothing, Patrick Radden Keefe


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]]> All New Season Two All New Season Two Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:50:19 GMT 1:30 66f966c3acfe1ec5ec0e5ce9 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/the-bookshelf-returns 66f966c3acfe1ec5ec0e5ce9 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 the-bookshelf-returns trailer 2 The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy is back! The very first guest of the new season is An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Available to listen to tomorrow and watch on YouTube.


New episode every Tuesday.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


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]]> The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy is back! The very first guest of the new season is An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Available to listen to tomorrow and watch on YouTube.


New episode every Tuesday.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


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]]> Irvine Welsh Irvine Welsh Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:01:32 GMT 42:33 6684027004b201dd34f3dfdc false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/irvine-welsh 6684027004b201dd34f3dfdc 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 irvine-welsh full 1 13 Irvine Welsh is a novelist renowned for his gritty and raw depiction of working-class life in Edinburgh. His first novel ‘Trainspotting’ has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written thirteen further novels, including the number one bestseller ‘Dead Men’s Trousers’, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays.


Irvine’s brand new novel in the CRIME series ‘Resolution’ was released on July 11th.


Season finale.

 

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Book choices:


Lion Adventure, Willard Price

The Bridge, Iain Banks

Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh


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]]> Irvine Welsh is a novelist renowned for his gritty and raw depiction of working-class life in Edinburgh. His first novel ‘Trainspotting’ has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written thirteen further novels, including the number one bestseller ‘Dead Men’s Trousers’, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays.


Irvine’s brand new novel in the CRIME series ‘Resolution’ was released on July 11th.


Season finale.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Lion Adventure, Willard Price

The Bridge, Iain Banks

Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh


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]]> Laura Whitmore Laura Whitmore Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:01:29 GMT 44:10 667ac12d54d76294c67fdd4a false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/laura-whitmore 667ac12d54d76294c67fdd4a 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 laura-whitmore full 1 12 Laura Whitmore is a prominent television and radio presenter, writer and actress who gained widespread recognition as the host of Love Island. She’s currently starring in 2.22 - A Ghost Story in Dublin’s 3Olympia.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Matilda, Roald Dahl

Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle

A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini

 

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]]> Laura Whitmore is a prominent television and radio presenter, writer and actress who gained widespread recognition as the host of Love Island. She’s currently starring in 2.22 - A Ghost Story in Dublin’s 3Olympia.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Matilda, Roald Dahl

Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle

A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini

 

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]]> Andrea Corr Andrea Corr Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:01:19 GMT 46:37 6669bf0a9264d0001213978c false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/andrea-corr 6669bf0a9264d0001213978c 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 andrea-corr full 1 11 Andrea Corr is a musician, songwriter, actress, and author, best known as the lead vocalist of The Corrs. Together with her siblings Sharon, Caroline, and Jim, The Corrs have sold over 40 million albums.

In addition to her musical success, Andrea has appeared in films such as The Commitments and Evita. In 2019 she released her compelling and honest memoir Barefoot Pilgrimage.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Silver Chair, C. S. Lewis

The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini

The Untethered Soul, Michael Alan Singer

 

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]]> Andrea Corr is a musician, songwriter, actress, and author, best known as the lead vocalist of The Corrs. Together with her siblings Sharon, Caroline, and Jim, The Corrs have sold over 40 million albums.

In addition to her musical success, Andrea has appeared in films such as The Commitments and Evita. In 2019 she released her compelling and honest memoir Barefoot Pilgrimage.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Silver Chair, C. S. Lewis

The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini

The Untethered Soul, Michael Alan Singer

 

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]]> Anthony Horowitz Anthony Horowitz Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:01:55 GMT 44:45 665718191eb8ac00115001af false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/anthony-horowit 665718191eb8ac00115001af 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 anthony-horowit full 1 10 Anthony Horowitz is a prolific author and screenwriter, renowned for his bestselling novels including Sherlock Holmes, James Bond and the Hawthorne and Alex Rider series. Beyond literature, he has created and contributed to numerous successful television series such as Midsomer Murders, Foyle's War and Agatha Christie’s Poirot.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Prisoners of the Sun, Hergé

The Go-Between, L.P. Hartley

The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy

 

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]]> Anthony Horowitz is a prolific author and screenwriter, renowned for his bestselling novels including Sherlock Holmes, James Bond and the Hawthorne and Alex Rider series. Beyond literature, he has created and contributed to numerous successful television series such as Midsomer Murders, Foyle's War and Agatha Christie’s Poirot.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Prisoners of the Sun, Hergé

The Go-Between, L.P. Hartley

The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy

 

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]]> Noel Fitzpatrick Noel Fitzpatrick Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:01:28 GMT 44:39 6655a004fca2190012cf2dfe false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/noel-fitzpatrick 6655a004fca2190012cf2dfe 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 noel-fitzpatrick full 1 9 Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is a world leading veterinary surgeon, television star and author. Beloved by fans of hit tv show 'The Supervet', Noel has penned three bestselling volumes of memoirs, two books for children and the beautiful 'Kiera & Me'.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


De Profundis, Oscar Wilde

The Choice, Edith Eger

Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, Bono


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]]> Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is a world leading veterinary surgeon, television star and author. Beloved by fans of hit tv show 'The Supervet', Noel has penned three bestselling volumes of memoirs, two books for children and the beautiful 'Kiera & Me'.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


De Profundis, Oscar Wilde

The Choice, Edith Eger

Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, Bono


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]]> Doireann Garrihy Doireann Garrihy Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:01:55 GMT 45:32 664df08d94d1f40012427111 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/doireann-garrihy 664df08d94d1f40012427111 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 doireann-garrihy full 1 8 This week's guest is the hugely popular Doireann Garrihy - broadcaster, content creator and podcast host.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Lola Rose, Jacqueline Wilson

Your One Wild and Precious Life, Dr Maureen Gaffney

Rachel’s Holiday, Marian Keyes



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]]> This week's guest is the hugely popular Doireann Garrihy - broadcaster, content creator and podcast host.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Lola Rose, Jacqueline Wilson

Your One Wild and Precious Life, Dr Maureen Gaffney

Rachel’s Holiday, Marian Keyes



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]]> Brian Cox Brian Cox Mon, 27 May 2024 23:01:00 GMT 49:47 664b5e2d5c08730012581e93 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/brian-cox 664b5e2d5c08730012581e93 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 brian-cox full 1 7 Brian Cox, legendary actor of stage and screen is this week’s guest on ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’.

Winner of a Golden Globe award for his role as Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession, Brian has a prolific and distinguished career in film, television, and theatre, spanning more than six decades.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Classics Illustrated Series

The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy

Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl

 

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]]> Brian Cox, legendary actor of stage and screen is this week’s guest on ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’.

Winner of a Golden Globe award for his role as Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession, Brian has a prolific and distinguished career in film, television, and theatre, spanning more than six decades.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Classics Illustrated Series

The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy

Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl

 

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]]> Marian Keyes Marian Keyes Mon, 20 May 2024 23:01:41 GMT 43:37 664205fe0122a6001304b902 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/marian-keyes 664205fe0122a6001304b902 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 marian-keyes full 1 6 Marian Keyes is one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time and queen of contemporary fiction.

Both critically acclaimed and commercially unstoppable, Marian is the author of some of the most widely loved, genre-defying novels of the past thirty years.

Her latest novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’ is out now.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Twins at St Clare's, Enid Blyton

Down and Out in Paris and London, George Orwell

Me Before You, Jojo Moyes


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]]> Marian Keyes is one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time and queen of contemporary fiction.

Both critically acclaimed and commercially unstoppable, Marian is the author of some of the most widely loved, genre-defying novels of the past thirty years.

Her latest novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’ is out now.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Twins at St Clare's, Enid Blyton

Down and Out in Paris and London, George Orwell

Me Before You, Jojo Moyes


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]]> Paul Howard Paul Howard Mon, 13 May 2024 23:01:19 GMT 46:12 663a3ffc1a65230012b3ec80 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/paul-howard 663a3ffc1a65230012b3ec80 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 paul-howard full 1 5 Paul Howard is a multi-award-winning journalist, author, playwright and comedy writer. Best known as the creator of the No. 1 bestselling Ross O'Carroll-Kelly series, Paul has won a record four Irish Book Awards and is a former Irish Sports Journalist of the Year and Irish Newspaper Columnist of the Year.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Fungus the Bogeyman, Raymond Briggs

Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh

Me Cheeta: The Autobiography, James Lever


 

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]]> Paul Howard is a multi-award-winning journalist, author, playwright and comedy writer. Best known as the creator of the No. 1 bestselling Ross O'Carroll-Kelly series, Paul has won a record four Irish Book Awards and is a former Irish Sports Journalist of the Year and Irish Newspaper Columnist of the Year.


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Fungus the Bogeyman, Raymond Briggs

Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh

Me Cheeta: The Autobiography, James Lever


 

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]]> Vogue Williams Vogue Williams Mon, 06 May 2024 23:01:05 GMT 45:26 663265673eb92b0012a91877 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/vogue-williams 663265673eb92b0012a91877 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 vogue-williams full 1 4 This week’s guest is the one and only Vogue Williams – presenter, podcaster, DJ and book lover!


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Goose Bump Series, by R. L. Stine

Many Lives, Many Masters, Brian Weiss

The Heart's Invisible Furies, John Boyne



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]]> This week’s guest is the one and only Vogue Williams – presenter, podcaster, DJ and book lover!


New episode every Tuesday.

 

Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Goose Bump Series, by R. L. Stine

Many Lives, Many Masters, Brian Weiss

The Heart's Invisible Furies, John Boyne



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]]> John Boyne John Boyne Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:01:20 GMT 44:48 6628f309178a940012810be6 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/john-boyne 6628f309178a940012810be6 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 john-boyne full 1 3 John Boyne is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed novelists of his generation. In a career spanning more than 30 years, he has published 16 novels for adults, 6 novels for younger readers, and a short story collection.


His most famous book, ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’, is a modern classic and, globally, the biggest selling novel by an Irish writer since records began, selling more than 11 million copies worldwide.


His new book ‘Earth’, the second of a four novella sequence, is out now.


Content warning: The topic of suicide is referenced at 14.46 to 15.24 minutes.

 

New episode every Tuesday.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The adventures of Robin Hood, Roger Lancelyn Green

The Cider House Rules, John Irving

The Go-Between, L.P. Hartley

 

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]]> John Boyne is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed novelists of his generation. In a career spanning more than 30 years, he has published 16 novels for adults, 6 novels for younger readers, and a short story collection.


His most famous book, ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’, is a modern classic and, globally, the biggest selling novel by an Irish writer since records began, selling more than 11 million copies worldwide.


His new book ‘Earth’, the second of a four novella sequence, is out now.


Content warning: The topic of suicide is referenced at 14.46 to 15.24 minutes.

 

New episode every Tuesday.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The adventures of Robin Hood, Roger Lancelyn Green

The Cider House Rules, John Irving

The Go-Between, L.P. Hartley

 

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]]> Cecelia Ahern Cecelia Ahern Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:01:03 GMT 46:46 662127aef7dc69001201f5e0 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/cecelia-ahern 662127aef7dc69001201f5e0 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 cecelia-ahern full 1 2 This week’s guest is the multi-award winning author Cecelia Ahern.


Since her debut ‘PS I Love You’, Cecelia has written 19 novels and sold 25 million copies internationally. She’s also the co-creator of the TV comedy series ‘Samantha Who’, and her highly acclaimed collection of short stories ‘Roar’ was adapted for Apple TV+. Cecelia’s new paperback ‘In A Thousand Different Ways’ will be released in July.


New episode every Tuesday.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Enchanted Wood, Enid Blyton

The Time Travelers Wife, Audrey Niffenegger

PS I Love You, Cecelia Ahern


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]]> This week’s guest is the multi-award winning author Cecelia Ahern.


Since her debut ‘PS I Love You’, Cecelia has written 19 novels and sold 25 million copies internationally. She’s also the co-creator of the TV comedy series ‘Samantha Who’, and her highly acclaimed collection of short stories ‘Roar’ was adapted for Apple TV+. Cecelia’s new paperback ‘In A Thousand Different Ways’ will be released in July.


New episode every Tuesday.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


The Enchanted Wood, Enid Blyton

The Time Travelers Wife, Audrey Niffenegger

PS I Love You, Cecelia Ahern


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]]> David Walliams David Walliams Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:01:13 GMT 49:01 661bbefeaed7bb0016be44b3 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/david-walliams 661bbefeaed7bb0016be44b3 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 david-walliams full 1 1 Award winning comedian, actor, and best-selling author David Walliams is the very first guest on ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’.


David’s new book ‘ASTROCHIMP’ will be released on the 23rd of May and is available for pre-order now: https://www.easons.com/astrochimp-tpb-daivd-walliams-9780008649555


New episode every Tuesday.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss

The Unconsoled, Kazuo Ishiguro

The Complete Poems, Philip Larkin


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]]> Award winning comedian, actor, and best-selling author David Walliams is the very first guest on ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’.


David’s new book ‘ASTROCHIMP’ will be released on the 23rd of May and is available for pre-order now: https://www.easons.com/astrochimp-tpb-daivd-walliams-9780008649555


New episode every Tuesday.


Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.


Book choices:


Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss

The Unconsoled, Kazuo Ishiguro

The Complete Poems, Philip Larkin


Follow the show:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast


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]]> Starts Tuesday 16th of April! Starts Tuesday 16th of April! Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:12:03 GMT 0:49 660fe750f35eef00178d19c2 false https://shows.acast.com/book-shelf-with-ryan-tubridy/episodes/starts-tuesday-16th-of-april 660fe750f35eef00178d19c2 660fe69ccb989b001791cf61 starts-tuesday-16th-of-april trailer 1 It’s finally here! ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’ starts Tuesday 16th of April, subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts, and each episode will be available to watch on YouTube.


Brought to you by @eason_ireland


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]]> It’s finally here! ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’ starts Tuesday 16th of April, subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts, and each episode will be available to watch on YouTube.


Brought to you by @eason_ireland


Follow the show:

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New episode every Tuesday.

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