The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

82 episodes

Ryan Recommends: London Falling
03/10/2026 | 3 mins.
Ryan recommends London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, the gripping true story of the mysterious death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler. A compelling real-life mystery told with all the intrigue of a spy thriller.

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Lorraine Kelly
28/09/2026 | 42 mins.
Lorraine Kelly is a journalist, television presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author. One of the most familiar faces on British television, she has built a career spanning broadcasting, documentaries and writing. Her latest novel, The Island Secret, follows the success of her bestselling debut, The Island Swimmer.

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New Season Alert!
25/09/2026 | 1 mins.
Ryan returns with a brand-new season filled with more brilliant guests. Starts Tuesday, 29th September!

New episodes every Tuesday.

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The Bookshelf Live: Christmas Chaos & Gogglebox Carnage
17/09/2026 | 30 mins.
Ryan has big Bookshelf Live news, including why the Christmas matinée could be the most chaotic show yet. He also champions John Boyne’s brilliant new book, reveals what the Gogglebox crew did to his house, shares the latest on the podcast's new season, and offers plenty more great book, film, and TV recommendations.

Fancy joining the chaos? Come along to our special Bookshelf Live Family Matinée at the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, on Friday 11 December. Show starts at 4pm. Tickets available at paviliontheatre.ie or (01) 231 2929.

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The Bookshelf Live: Ryan’s Doing Celebrity Gogglebox
01/09/2026 | 34 mins.
Ryan reveals why he’s finally said yes to Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland, who’ll be joining him on the sofa, and why he’s already cleaning the house like a lunatic. Plus, a rummage through his personal archive turns up letters from Maeve Binchy and photographs with Bono, Queen Elizabeth II, and plenty more familiar faces. There are new book recommendations, autumn enthusiasm, memories of the Orient Express, and the one person Ryan would still love to interview.

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About The Bookshelf with 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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