The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

Ryan Tubridy
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Bookshelf Live: We're Going on the Road!

    FEB 11

    The Bookshelf Live: We're Going on the Road!

    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. Follow the show: Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  2. The Bookshelf Live - Live Show Guest Revealed!

    FEB 3

    The Bookshelf Live - Live Show Guest Revealed!

    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: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  3. The Bookshelf Live - 'Bookbot', Nautical Reads, & Live Show Announcement!

    JAN 27

    The Bookshelf Live - 'Bookbot', Nautical Reads, & Live Show Announcement!

    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: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. The Bookshelf Live - When Books Become Great Films

    JAN 20

    The Bookshelf Live - When Books Become Great Films

    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: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  5. The Bookshelf Live - Books to get you reading again

    JAN 13

    The Bookshelf Live - Books to get you reading again

    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: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  6. The Bookshelf Live - Happy New Year!

    JAN 6

    The Bookshelf Live - Happy New Year!

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

    48 min
  7. Laura Dowling

    12/16/2025

    Laura Dowling

    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: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  8. Dr Norah Patten

    12/09/2025

    Dr Norah Patten

    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: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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