The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

Marco Pierre White

Marco Pierre White is a chef, restaurateur and author who became the youngest chef to be awarded three Michelin stars at the age of 33. One of the most influential figure

Ryan Recommends: The Correspondent

Ryan recommends The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, a beautiful novel told through the letters, emails, texts and cards exchanged over one woman’s life. If you haven’t r

Hector Ó hEochagáin

Hector Ó hEochagáin is a television and radio presenter, podcaster and author. He has spent more than 25 years travelling the world for his television programmes and is o

Ryan Recommends: London Falling

Ryan recommends London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, the gripping true story of the mysterious death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler. A compelling real-life mystery told w

Lorraine Kelly

Lorraine Kelly is a journalist, television presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author. One of the most familiar faces on British television, she has built a career spa

New Season Alert!

Ryan returns with a brand-new season filled with more brilliant guests. Starts Tuesday, 29th September! New episodes every Tuesday. Follow the show: Instagram: @books

The Bookshelf Live: Christmas Chaos & Gogglebox Carnage

Ryan has big Bookshelf Live news, including why the Christmas matinée could be the most chaotic show yet. He also champions John Boyne’s brilliant new book, reveals what

The Bookshelf Live: Ryan’s Doing Celebrity Gogglebox

Ryan reveals why he’s finally said yes to Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland, who’ll be joining him on the sofa, and why he’s already cleaning the house like a lunatic. Plus, a

The Bookshelf Live: The Ryan of Tralee

Ryan squints back on eclipse night in Dublin, gives his verdict on the new Spider-Man, and prepares for his first-ever Parkrun. Plus a return to the Rose of Tralee after

The Bookshelf Live: The Singer Who Left Me Speechless

Ryan shares his joy at discovering the remarkable singer-songwriter Dave Lofts, thanks to a recommendation from his friend Russell Crowe. Plus, backstage encounters with

The Bookshelf Live: Remembering Glen Hansard

The 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 th

The Bookshelf Live: An Odyssey of Oddness

Ryan’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 Howar

The Bookshelf Live: The Ape With the Rizz!

Ryan’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

The Bookshelf Live: Joanna Lumley Made Me Blush

Ryan 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 verd

The Bookshelf Live: To Infinity and Beyond!

The 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 C

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

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 yo

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

The 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

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