The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

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. 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 for more information.

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. Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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. 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 for more information.

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.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.