The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

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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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 favourite writers, and your film, TV, and reading recommendations.

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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 of independent bookshops, and your questions on films, travel, books, biscuits, and boredom.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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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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.

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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

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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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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:

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On the menu this week: Ryan's top 3 nautical reads: The Wagerby 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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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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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:

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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 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.

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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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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.

Contains strong language and adult themes.

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

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

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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 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 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 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 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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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 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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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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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 is a journalist, broadcaster, author, sports analyst and former professional footballer.

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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.

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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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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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 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 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 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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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 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 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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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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All episodes available to watch on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/oBFZy

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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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Book choices:

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 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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Book choices:

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 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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Book choices:

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

** Contains strong language **

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Book choices:

The Art of Cricket, Sir Donald Bradman

An Evil Cradling, Brian Keenan

Murdoch, William Shawcross

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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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Book choices:

The Bunyip of Berkley’s Creek, Jenny Wagner

The Lovely Bones, Alice Sebold

Rivals, Jilly Cooper  

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Colm Meaney is an award-winning actor renowned for his unforgettable roles inThe 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 Airand Layer Cake.

His new film The Problem with Peopleis 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 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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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 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.

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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 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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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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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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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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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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Book choices:

Lion Adventure, Willard Price

The Bridge, Iain Banks

Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh

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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.

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Book choices:

Matilda, Roald Dahl

Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle

A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini

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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.

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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 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.

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Book choices:

Prisoners of the Sun, Hergé

The Go-Between, L.P. Hartley

The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy

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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.

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Book choices:

De Profundis, Oscar Wilde

The Choice, Edith Eger

Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, Bono

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

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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, 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.

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Book choices:

Classics Illustrated Series

The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy

Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl

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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.

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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 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.

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Book choices:

Fungus the Bogeyman, Raymond Briggs

Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh

Me Cheeta: The Autobiography, James Lever

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

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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 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.

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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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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.

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Book choices:

The Enchanted Wood, Enid Blyton

The Time Travelers Wife, Audrey Niffenegger

PS I Love You, Cecelia Ahern

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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.

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Book choices:

Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss

The Unconsoled, Kazuo Ishiguro

The Complete Poems, Philip Larkin

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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.

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