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.

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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

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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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