The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

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  1. Donncha O'Callaghan

    20 mei 2025 · 44 min

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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. Lees meer

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  2. Roseanna Ruane

    13 mei 2025 · 58 min

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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. Lees meer

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  3. Eamon Dunphy

    6 mei 2025 · 45 min

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    Eamon Dunphy is a journalist, broadcaster, author, sports analyst and former professional footballer. Lees meer

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  4. Dr Katriona O'Sullivan

    29 april 2025 · 46 min

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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. Lees meer

    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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  5. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD

    22 april 2025 · 45 min

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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. Lees meer

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  6. Book Club Live: Joseph O'Connor

    19 april 2025 · 42 min

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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'. Lees meer

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  7. Harlan Coben

    15 april 2025 · 43 min

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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. Lees meer

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  8. Aimee Connolly

    8 april 2025 · 46 min

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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. Lees meer

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  9. Gary Lightbody

    1 april 2025 · 47 min

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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. Lees meer

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  10. Season 3 begins on Tuesday!

    28 maart 2025 · 1 min

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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! Lees meer

    New episode every Tuesday.

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  11. Book Club Live: 'Nesting' author Roisín O’Donnell

    8 maart 2025 · 44 min

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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. Lees meer

    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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  12. The Book Club is Born!

    27 februari 2025 · 28 min

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    Ryan unveils the debut pick for the all-new Bookshelf Book Club! Lees meer

    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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  13. Instagram Live Special

    15 februari 2025 · 50 min

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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! Lees meer

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  14. Joanne O’Riordan

    24 december 2024 · 46 min

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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. Lees meer

    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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  15. Niall Quinn

    17 december 2024 · 48 min

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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. Lees meer

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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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  16. Pat Kenny

    10 december 2024 · 52 min

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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, Lees meer

    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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  17. Piers Morgan

    3 december 2024 · 51 min

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

    ** 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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  18. Victoria Smurfit

    26 november 2024 · 48 min

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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. Lees meer

    ** 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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  19. Colm Meaney

    19 november 2024 · 48 min

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    Colm Meaney is an award-winning actor renowned for his unforgettable roles in The Barrytown Trilogy and as the beloved Miles O'Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. Lees meer

    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 Air and Layer Cake.

    His new film The Problem with People is 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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  20. Kellie Harrington

    12 november 2024 · 46 min

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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. Lees meer

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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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  21. Alastair Campbell

    5 november 2024 · 49 min

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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. Lees meer

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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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  22. Roz Purcell

    29 oktober 2024 · 48 min

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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. Lees meer

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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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  23. Paul Giamatti

    22 oktober 2024 · 48 min

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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. Lees meer

    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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  24. Dawn O'Porter

    15 oktober 2024 · 44 min

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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. Lees meer

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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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  25. Brian O'Driscoll

    8 oktober 2024 · 45 min

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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. Lees meer

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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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  26. An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD

    1 oktober 2024 · 52 min

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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. Lees meer

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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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  27. All New Season Two

    30 september 2024 · 2 min

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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. Lees meer

    New episode every Tuesday.

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  28. Irvine Welsh

    9 juli 2024 · 43 min

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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. Lees meer

    Irvine’s brand new novel in the CRIME series ‘Resolution’ was released on July 11th.

    Season finale.

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    Book choices:

    Lion Adventure, Willard Price

    The Bridge, Iain Banks

    Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh

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  29. Laura Whitmore

    2 juli 2024 · 44 min

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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. Lees meer

    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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  30. Andrea Corr

    25 juni 2024 · 47 min

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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. Lees meer

    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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  31. Anthony Horowitz

    18 juni 2024 · 45 min

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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. Lees meer

    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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  32. Noel Fitzpatrick

    11 juni 2024 · 45 min

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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'. Lees meer

    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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  33. Doireann Garrihy

    4 juni 2024 · 46 min

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

    New episode every Tuesday.

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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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  34. Brian Cox

    28 mei 2024 · 50 min

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    Brian Cox, legendary actor of stage and screen is this week’s guest on ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’. Lees meer

    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.

    Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.

    Book choices:

    Classics Illustrated Series

    The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy

    Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl

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  35. Marian Keyes

    21 mei 2024 · 44 min

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    Marian Keyes is one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time and queen of contemporary fiction. Lees meer

    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.

    Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.

    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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  36. Paul Howard

    14 mei 2024 · 46 min

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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. Lees meer

    New episode every Tuesday.

    Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.

    Book choices:

    Fungus the Bogeyman, Raymond Briggs

    Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh

    Me Cheeta: The Autobiography, James Lever

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  37. Vogue Williams

    7 mei 2024 · 45 min

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

    New episode every Tuesday.

    Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.

    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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  38. John Boyne

    30 april 2024 · 45 min

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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. Lees meer

    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.

    New episode every Tuesday.

    Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.

    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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  39. Cecelia Ahern

    23 april 2024 · 47 min

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    This week’s guest is the multi-award winning author Cecelia Ahern. Lees meer

    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.

    Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.

    Book choices:

    The Enchanted Wood, Enid Blyton

    The Time Travelers Wife, Audrey Niffenegger

    PS I Love You, Cecelia Ahern

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  40. David Walliams

    16 april 2024 · 49 min

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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’. Lees meer

    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.

    Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.

    Book choices:

    Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss

    The Unconsoled, Kazuo Ishiguro

    The Complete Poems, Philip Larkin

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  41. Starts Tuesday 16th of April!

    11 april 2024 · 1 min

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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. Lees meer

    Brought to you by @eason_ireland

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    New episode every Tuesday.

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