The Book Show

By RTÉ Radio 1

In the uncertain times in which we are living, reading has become a welcome refuge for many. Although even the most ardent reader can be stuck for inspiration. Each week Rick O'Shea will point you tow... more

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How many episodes does The Book Show have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

The Book Show episodes:

September 23, 2018 The Book Show Sunday 23rd September
This week on The Book Show Lisa McInerney is in Cork to meet writers there and to hear how the city is featured in their work.
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26min
September 16, 2018 The Book Show, Sunday 16th September
This week The Book Show returns with writers asking the questions: This week Belinda McKeon presents a programme on Writing in the Age of Trump.
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27min
April 22, 2018 The Book Show, Sunday 22nd April
Liz Nugent meets singer Neil Hannon whose song A Lady of A Certain Age inspired Liz's new book Skin Deep. Liz will also speak to other crime writers about their writing process.
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27min
April 15, 2018 The Book Show, Sunday 16th April
Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne was first published in 1759 and was an instant bestseller. Regan Hutchins discusses why its one of his favourite books.
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27min
April 08, 2018 The Book Show, Sunday 8th April
Eoin Colfer the creator of Artemis Fowl celebrates the fun and diversity of children's books. He's joined by Liz Pichon (Tom Gates) and Shane Hegarty (Darkmouth).
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26min
April 01, 2018 The Book Show Sunday 1st April
Eimear McBride is the first Beckett Creative Fellow at the Beckett Archive in the University of Reading. She visits the archive to explore Samuel Beckett's Stirrings Still.
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27min
March 25, 2018 The Book Show, Sunday 25th March
This week on Sunday 25th March, John Boyne sits in the chair.
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26min
November 04, 2017 The Book Show, 4th November 2017
This week on The Book Show Sinéad Gleeson looks at the literature of the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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27min
October 28, 2017 The Book Show, Saturday 28th October
Anne Enright, Paul Howard, Lisa McInerney & Donal Ryan join Sinead Gleeson on stage for our extended #DearCharacter show in Smock Alley.
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55min
October 14, 2017 The Book Show, Saturday 14th October
This week on The Book Show we look at a troubled teenage friendship with Julie Buntin author of Marlena. And we hear about the LA writer John Fante.
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27min

FAQs about The Book Show:

How many episodes does The Book Show have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.