The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

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• Hector Ó hEochagáin

  October 5, 2026 · 42 min

  Hector Ó hEochagáin is a television and radio presenter, podcaster and author. He has spent more than 25 years travelling the world for his television programmes and is one of Ireland’s best-known champions of the Irish language. His new…

• Ryan Recommends: London Falling

  October 3, 2026 · 4 min

  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. Follow the show: Instagram…

• Lorraine Kelly

  September 28, 2026 · 42 min

  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…

• New Season Alert!

  September 25, 2026 · 1 min

  Ryan returns with a brand-new season filled with more brilliant guests. Starts Tuesday, 29th September! New episodes every Tuesday. Follow the show: Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram…

• The Bookshelf Live: Christmas Chaos & Gogglebox Carnage

  September 17, 2026 · 30 min

  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…

• The Bookshelf Live: Ryan’s Doing Celebrity Gogglebox

  September 1, 2026 · 34 min

  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…

• The Bookshelf Live: The Ryan of Tralee

  August 13, 2026 · 32 min

  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…

• The Bookshelf Live: The Singer Who Left Me Speechless

  August 6, 2026 · 41 min

  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…