The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

By 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 w

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The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy episodes:

March 20, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: A Trip to Downing Street!
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!

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
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3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June
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Tickets on sale now.

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35min
February 25, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: On Stage and On the Page
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.

The Bookshelf Live tour:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April
corkoperahouse.ie
Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May
limetreebelltable.ie
Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June
tht.ie
3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June
ticketmaster.ie

Tickets on sale now.

Follow the show:

Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast
TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

Follow Ryan:

Instagram: @instatubridy
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43min
February 11, 2026 The Bookshelf Live: We're Going on the Road!
The debut live show sold out, so we’re taking The Bookshelf Live on tour.

Join us:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April
corkoperahouse.ie
Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May
limetreebelltable.ie
Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June
tht.ie
3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June
ticketmaster.ie

Tickets on sale now.

Follow the show:

Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast
TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

Follow Ryan:

Instagram: @instatubridy
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37min
February 03, 2026The Bookshelf Live - Live Show Guest Revealed!
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:

Berlin Shuffle by Ulrich A. Boschwitz
The Gamal by by Ciarán Collins
Ithaca by Alan McMonagle
Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.

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38min
January 27, 2026 The Bookshelf Live - 'Bookbot', Nautical Reads, & Live Show Announcement!
On the menu this week: Ryan's top 3 nautical reads: The Wager by 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/

Follow the show:

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TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast

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47min
January 20, 2026 The Bookshelf Live - When Books Become Great Films
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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53min
January 13, 2026The Bookshelf Live - Books to get you reading again
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:

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
Stasiland by Anna Funder

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49min
January 06, 2026 The Bookshelf Live - Happy New Year!
Ryan recommends books to look forward to in 2026, and answers all your questions in this live special.

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49min
December 16, 2025 Laura Dowling
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.

Brought to you by Ballymore.

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41min
December 09, 2025 Dr Norah Patten
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.

Brought to you by Ballymore.

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44min

FAQs about The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy:

How many episodes does The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

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