Ryan chats live with award-winning author Roisín O’Donnell about her debut novel Nesting, the first book chosen for the Book Club. Nesting has received widespread acclaim for its gripping portrayal of domestic abuse and the housing crisis in Dublin. Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, womensaid.ie provides free and confidential assistance in Ireland. Freephone: 1800 341 900. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite booksell...
Mar 08, 2025•44 min
Ryan unveils the debut pick for the all-new Bookshelf Book Club! Enjoy 10% off Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell—available both online and in-store. Use code 'bookshelf' at easons.com or visit your nearest Eason store and mention The Bookshelf at checkout to claim your discount. Offer valid until the 5th of March, so don't miss out! Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. All episodes available to watch on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/oBFZy Follow the show: Instagram: htt...
Feb 27, 2025•28 min
A live special streamed on Instagram with Ryan answering your questions, revealing news on Season 3, life in London, and his exciting new club you can be part of! Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. All episodes available to watch on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/oBFZy Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubri...
Feb 15, 2025•50 min
Joanne O’Riordan is a journalist, sports commentator, and activist recognised for advocating disability rights globally. She was born with Tetra-Amelia syndrome, a rare condition marked by the absence of all four limbs. Her story is featured in the acclaimed documentary No Limbs, No Limits. Season finale. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Roll of Thunder Hear Me Cry, Mildred D. Taylor A heart that works, Rob Delaney Know My Name, Chanel Miller Follow ...
Dec 24, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Niall Quinn is a former professional footballer, manager, businessman, and TV analyst. A prolific striker, he played for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Sunderland. With 92 caps and 21 goals, he ranks as Ireland's second-highest scorer, representing his country at Euro 88 and the 1990 and 2002 World Cups. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Jail Journal, John Mitchel Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Dee Brown The Light of Western Stars, Zane Grey Follow the show: ...
Dec 17, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Pat Kenny is an Irish broadcaster renowned for his intelligence, wit, and comprehensive interviewing style. His influence on the media landscape is immense, hosting the world’s longest running television chat show, numerous current affairs shows and his incredibly popular radio programmes. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: The Children's Encyclopedia, Arthur Mee All the Colors of the Dark, Chris Whitaker The Best of Wodehouse: An Anthology, P. G. Wodeho...
Dec 10, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week’s guest is broadcaster and journalist, Piers Morgan. ** Contains strong language ** Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: The Art of Cricket, Sir Donald Bradman An Evil Cradling, Brian Keenan Murdoch, William Shawcross Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. S...
Dec 03, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Victoria Smurfit is an award-winning actor, writer and producer who has won acclaim for her roles in such shows as Once Upon a Time , Trial & Retribution , and Bloodlands . She’s currently taking the world by storm in the hit tv show Rivals. ** Contains strong language ** Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: The Bunyip of Berkley’s Creek, Jenny Wagner The Lovely Bones, Alice Sebold Rivals, Jilly Cooper Follow the show: Insta...
Nov 26, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Colm Meaney is an award-winning actor renowned for his unforgettable roles in The Barrytown Trilogy and as the beloved Miles O'Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine . A powerhouse of stage and screen, he’s starred in Irish classics such as Intermission, The Commitments, The Snapper, and The Van, along with global hits like Con Air and Layer Cake. His new film The Problem with People is in cinemas now. ** Contains strong language ** Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favour...
Nov 19, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Kellie Harrington is a double Olympic gold medalist, World and European boxing champion. She is the first Irish female athlete to win gold medals at consecutive Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. She retired from amateur boxing in August 2024. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Ma, He Sold Me for a Few Cigarettes: A Memoir of Dublin in the 1950s, Martha Long Kellie, Roddy Doyle Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Nov 12, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Alastair Campbell is a writer, podcaster, and former communications director for UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Active in British and international politics, he now focuses on writing, public speaking, broadcasting, and consulting. Over the past sixteen years, he has authored nineteen books, including his best-selling Winners and How They Succeed , eleven diaries, novels, and two memoirs on mental health. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: The Broons an...
Nov 05, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Roz Purcell is an Irish author, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and former model. A keen outdoors enthusiast and the creator of The Hike Life, she is one of Ireland's most influential personalities. Her new book ‘The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore’ has just been released. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Revolting Rhymes, Roald Dahl The Secret Race, Daniel Coyle and Tyler Hamilton Poor, Katriona O'Sullivan Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boo...
Oct 29, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Paul Giamatti is an Oscar nominated actor known for his wide-ranging roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan , Cinderella Man , Sideways , and The Holdovers . In television, he is celebrated for his performances in HBO’s miniseries John Adams , which won him an Emmy Award, and for his role in the hit series Billions . ** Contains strong language ** Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: In the Night Kitchen, Maurice Sendak The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Ni...
Oct 21, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Dawn O'Porter is a broadcaster, novelist, journalist, and fashion enthusiast known for her witty and candid style. She is the bestselling author of The Cows , So Lucky , and the critically acclaimed Paper Aeroplanes . Her new novel Honeybee is out now. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette Winterson Open Water, Caleb Azumah Nelson Paper Aeroplanes, Dawn O'Porter Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksh...
Oct 14, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby legend and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He captained Ireland for nearly a decade, led the British and Irish Lions on their 2005 tour, and was instrumental in numerous Six Nations Championship wins for his country. He remains the all-time leading try scorer in the competition. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Matilda, Roald Dahl Lion: A Long Way Home, Saroo Brierley I Am Pilgrim, Terry Hayes...
Oct 07, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The brand-new season starts with An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Age 37, he is the youngest person to hold the office in the history of the State. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Esio Trot, Roald Dahl The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon Say Nothing, Patrick Radden Keefe Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Insta...
Sep 30, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy is back! The very first guest of the new season is An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Available to listen to tomorrow and watch on YouTube. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Sep 30, 2024•2 min
Irvine Welsh is a novelist renowned for his gritty and raw depiction of working-class life in Edinburgh. His first novel ‘Trainspotting’ has sold over one million copies in the UK and was adapted into an era-defining film. He has written thirteen further novels, including the number one bestseller ‘Dead Men’s Trousers’, four books of shorter fiction and numerous plays and screenplays. Irvine’s brand new novel in the CRIME series ‘Resolution’ was released on July 11th. Season finale. ...
Jul 08, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Laura Whitmore is a prominent television and radio presenter, writer and actress who gained widespread recognition as the host of Love Island. She’s currently starring in 2.22 - A Ghost Story in Dublin’s 3Olympia. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Matilda, Roald Dahl Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: htt...
Jul 01, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Andrea Corr is a musician, songwriter, actress, and author, best known as the lead vocalist of The Corrs. Together with her siblings Sharon, Caroline, and Jim, The Corrs have sold over 40 million albums. In addition to her musical success, Andrea has appeared in films such as The Commitments and Evita . In 2019 she released her compelling and honest memoir Barefoot Pilgrimage . New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: The Silver Ch...
Jun 24, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Anthony Horowitz is a prolific author and screenwriter, renowned for his bestselling novels including Sherlock Holmes , James Bond and the Hawthorne and Alex Rider series. Beyond literature, he has created and contributed to numerous successful television series such as Midsomer Murders , Foyle's War and Agatha Christie’s Poirot. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Prisoners of the Sun, Hergé The Go-Between, L.P. Hartley The M...
Jun 17, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick is a world leading veterinary surgeon, television star and author. Beloved by fans of hit tv show 'The Supervet', Noel has penned three bestselling volumes of memoirs, two books for children and the beautiful 'Kiera & Me'. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: De Profundis, Oscar Wilde The Choice, Edith Eger Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, Bono Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Jun 10, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week's guest is the hugely popular Doireann Garrihy - broadcaster, content creator and podcast host. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Lola Rose, Jacqueline Wilson Your One Wild and Precious Life, Dr Maureen Gaffney Rachel’s Holiday, Marian Keyes Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Jun 03, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Brian Cox, legendary actor of stage and screen is this week’s guest on ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’. Winner of a Golden Globe award for his role as Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession, Brian has a prolific and distinguished career in film, television, and theatre, spanning more than six decades. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Classics Illustrated Series The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy Man's Search for Meaning, Vikt...
May 27, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Marian Keyes is one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time and queen of contemporary fiction. Both critically acclaimed and commercially unstoppable, Marian is the author of some of the most widely loved, genre-defying novels of the past thirty years. Her latest novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’ is out now. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: The Twins at St Clare's, Enid Blyton Down and Out in Paris and London, George ...
May 20, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Paul Howard is a multi-award-winning journalist, author, playwright and comedy writer. Best known as the creator of the No. 1 bestselling Ross O'Carroll-Kelly series, Paul has won a record four Irish Book Awards and is a former Irish Sports Journalist of the Year and Irish Newspaper Columnist of the Year. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Fungus the Bogeyman, Raymond Briggs Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh Me Cheeta: The Autobiog...
May 13, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week’s guest is the one and only Vogue Williams – presenter, podcaster, DJ and book lover! New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: The Goose Bump Series, by R. L. Stine Many Lives, Many Masters, Brian Weiss The Heart's Invisible Furies, John Boyne Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
May 06, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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, ...
Apr 29, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book ch...
Apr 22, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Book choices: Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss The Unconsoled, Kazuo Ishiguro The Complete Poems, Philip Larkin ...
Apr 15, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
