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Hosted by Ryan Tubridy · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 76 episodes
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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.
Ryan Tubridy hosts The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, a arts show with 76 episodes published.
Ryan squints back on eclipse night in Dublin, gives his verdict on the new Spider-Man, and prepares for his first-ever Parkrun. Plus a return to the Rose of Tralee after more than 20 years, why Donal Ryan is one of his f
Ryan shares his joy at discovering the remarkable singer-songwriter Dave Lofts, thanks to a recommendation from his friend Russell Crowe. Plus, backstage encounters with Julianne Moore and Richard Armitage, a celebration
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 memori
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
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 admir
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 recommenda
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
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 corkoper
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 Ope
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 Theatr
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 bo
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 bo
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
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
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
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 a
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 resear
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,
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
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, A
Laura Dowling
pharmacist, women’s health advocate, entrepreneur, creator of The Fabulous Pharmacist
1 appearance on this show
Conor Murray
retired international rugby player · Perth radiologist
1 appearance on this show
Jeffrey Archer
author
1 appearance on this show
Hugh Bonneville
1 appearance on this show
Emma Doran
1 appearance on this show
Alice Leahy
Alice Leahy Trust
1 appearance on this show
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