The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

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  The Bookshelf Live: Remembering Glen Hansard 29.07.2026 43min

  The unexpected news of Glen Hansard's death changed the direction of this week's Bookshelf Live. Ryan reflects on Glen's remarkable life, his generosity, his music and the legacy he leaves behind. Sharing personal memories and stories from listeners, Ryan pays tribute to one of Ireland's most beloved artists.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live: An Odyssey of Oddness 23.07.2026 34min

  Ryan’s rave review of The Odyssey, the case against cinema intervals, Bono’s neglected Vespa, adult nappies at concerts (yes, really), Korean food discoveries, Paul Howard’s latest political satire, and the extraordinary true story behind one of the darkest books Ryan has ever read.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live: The Ape With the Rizz! 14.07.2026 40min

  Ryan’s glowing review of Toy Story 5, why he’s counting down the hours until The Odyssey, and the Andy Serkis interview that led to an unexpected debate about why Caesar from Planet of the Apes has so many female admirers. Plus, Robert Harris’s latest historical epic, holiday reading recommendations, the crime novel built around Japan’s real-life “disappearing” agencies, and why your local charity bookshop might be the best place to discover your next great read.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live: Joanna Lumley Made Me Blush 30.06.2026 44min

  Ryan returns with stories from the Bookshelf Live tour, an unforgettable encounter with Joanna Lumley, and why Foyle’s War has become his latest obsession. Plus, his verdict on the summer’s biggest films, book recommendations to keep your summer reading list overflowing, and details of his charity bookshop takeover in aid of SVP.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live: To Infinity and Beyond! 07.04.2026 33min

  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 Aprilcorkoperahouse.ieLime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 Maylimetreebelltable.ieTown Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June - SOLD OUT3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 Juneticketmaster.ieTickets on sale now.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live: A Trip to Downing Street! 20.03.2026 34min

  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 Aprilcorkoperahouse.ieLime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 Maylimetreebelltable.ieTown Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 Junetht.ie3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 Juneticketmaster.ieTickets on sale now.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live: On Stage and On the Page 25.02.2026 42min

  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 Aprilcorkoperahouse.ieLime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 Maylimetreebelltable.ieTown Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 Junetht.ie3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 Juneticketmaster.ieTickets on sale now.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live: We're Going on the Road! 11.02.2026 36min

  The debut live show sold out, so we’re taking The Bookshelf Live on tour.Join us:Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 Aprilcorkoperahouse.ieLime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 Maylimetreebelltable.ieTown Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 Junetht.ie3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 Juneticketmaster.ieTickets on sale now.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live - Live Show Guest Revealed! 03.02.2026 37min

  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. BoschwitzThe Gamal by by Ciarán CollinsIthaca by Alan McMonaglePaddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live - 'Bookbot', Nautical Reads, & Live Show Announcement! 27.01.2026 46min

  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/Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live - When Books Become Great Films 20.01.2026 52min

  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!Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live - Books to get you reading again 13.01.2026 48min

  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 RemarqueThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique BaubyStasiland by Anna Funder Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Bookshelf Live - Happy New Year! 06.01.2026 48min

  Ryan recommends books to look forward to in 2026, and answers all your questions in this live special.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Laura Dowling 16.12.2025 40min

  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.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Dr Norah Patten 09.12.2025 43min

  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.Brought to you by Ballymore.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Conor Murray 02.12.2025 44min

  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.Brought to you by Ballymore.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ryan's Favourite Books of 2025 29.11.2025 1h 2min

  In this live special, Ryan shares his favourite fiction and non-fiction books and authors of 2025.Fiction:The Book of Guilt by Catherine ChidgeyThe names by Florence KnappFair Play by Louise HegartyNesting by Roisín O’Donnell,Wellness by Nathan HillMarble Hall Murders by Anthony HorowitzThe Wildelings by Lisa HardingThe Elements by John BoyneIt Should Have Been You by Andrea MaraThe Black Wolf by Louise PennyThe Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’ Connor  In Memoriam by Alice WinnOne of Us by Elizabeth DayThe Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer by Ragnar JónassonNon-Fiction:The Zorg by Siddharth KaraThe Einstein Vendetta by Thomas HardingRemnants of Our Past by Deirdre O’NeillWings by Paul McCartneyThe Walking Effect by Karl HenryThree Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets by Donal Fallon2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac ArnsdorfBrought to you by Ballymore.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Anna Haugh 25.11.2025 44min

  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.Brought to you by Ballymore.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Miriam O’Callaghan 18.11.2025 47min

  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.Brought to you by Ballymore.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Jeffrey Archer 11.11.2025 40min

  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.Brought to you by Ballymore.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.