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The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy
Hosted by Ryan Tubridy · EN
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 will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life.
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The Bookshelf Live: Remembering Glen Hansard
3w ago00:43:44Tap to summarizeThe unexpected news of Glen Hansard's death changed the direction of this week's Bookshelf Live. Ryan reflects on Glen's remarkable life, his generosity, his music and the legacy he leaves behind. Sharing personal memories and stories from listeners, Ryan pays tribute to one of Ireland's most beloved artists.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live: An Odyssey of Oddness
4w ago00:34:06Tap to summarizeRyan’s rave review of The Odyssey, the case against cinema intervals, Bono’s neglected Vespa, adult nappies at concerts (yes, really), Korean food discoveries, Paul Howard’s latest political satire, and the extraordinary true story behind one of the darkest books Ryan has ever read.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live: The Ape With the Rizz!
Jul 1400:40:51Tap to summarizeRyan’s glowing review of Toy Story 5, why he’s counting down the hours until The Odyssey, and the Andy Serkis interview that led to an unexpected debate about why Caesar from Planet of the Apes has so many female admirers. Plus, Robert Harris’s latest historical epic, holiday reading recommendations, the crime novel built around Japan’s real-life “disappearing” agencies, and why your local charity bookshop might be the best place to discover your next great read.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live: Joanna Lumley Made Me Blush
Jun 3000:44:21Tap to summarizeRyan returns with stories from the Bookshelf Live tour, an unforgettable encounter with Joanna Lumley, and why Foyle’s War has become his latest obsession. Plus, his verdict on the summer’s biggest films, book recommendations to keep your summer reading list overflowing, and details of his charity bookshop takeover in aid of SVP.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live: To Infinity and Beyond!
Apr 700:33:22Tap to summarizeThe doomed Cork and Limerick road trip, Artemis II, celeb spotting at 30,000 feet, First Dates Ireland, Ryan’s book club recommendation of the month, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, and no one wants to see your holiday snaps!The Bookshelf Live tour:Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 Aprilcorkoperahouse.ieLime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 Maylimetreebelltable.ieTown Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June - SOLD OUT3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 Juneticketmaster.ieTickets on sale now.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live: A Trip to Downing Street!
Mar 2000:34:51Tap to summarizeA 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 Aprilcorkoperahouse.ieLime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 Maylimetreebelltable.ieTown Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 Junetht.ie3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 Juneticketmaster.ieTickets on sale now.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live: On Stage and On the Page
Feb 2500:42:44Tap to summarizeRyan 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 Aprilcorkoperahouse.ieLime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 Maylimetreebelltable.ieTown Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 Junetht.ie3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 Juneticketmaster.ieTickets on sale now.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live: We're Going on the Road!
Feb 1100:36:16Tap to summarizeThe debut live show sold out, so we’re taking The Bookshelf Live on tour.Join us:Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 Aprilcorkoperahouse.ieLime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 Maylimetreebelltable.ieTown Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 Junetht.ie3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 Juneticketmaster.ieTickets on sale now.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live - Live Show Guest Revealed!
Feb 300:37:59Tap to summarizeMore 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. BoschwitzThe Gamal by by Ciarán CollinsIthaca by Alan McMonaglePaddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Bookshelf Live - 'Bookbot', Nautical Reads, & Live Show Announcement!
Jan 2700:46:37Tap to summarizeOn 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:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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