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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
A gentle reading reset with Virginia Evans’s The Correspondent
The episode spotlights The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, a novel told through letters, emails, texts, and cards exchanged across one woman’s life. Ryan presents it as a beautiful, approachable pick, especially for anyone trying to get back into reading.
Christmas matinée chaos, Gogglebox mayhem, and Ryan’s latest recommendations
Ryan shares major Bookshelf Live news, including why the Christmas family matinée could be the most chaotic show yet. He also spotlights John Boyne’s new book, updates listeners on the podcast’s next season, and mixes in fresh film, TV, and reading picks.
Ryan’s back with a new season and weekly Tuesday episodes
Ryan returns with a brand-new season featuring more brilliant guests, starting Tuesday, 29th September. This short announcement sets the schedule for new weekly episodes and points listeners toward the show’s social channels.
A true-life mystery with the pace of a spy thriller
Ryan spotlights London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, centered on the mysterious death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler. The episode points listeners toward a gripping nonfiction story that blends real-life tragedy with the intrigue of a spy thriller.
Lorraine Kelly on broadcasting, bestselling fiction and The Island Secret
Lorraine Kelly joins the show to talk about a career that spans journalism, television, documentaries and writing. The episode centers on one of Britain’s most familiar presenters as she discusses her latest novel, The Island Secret, following her debut bestseller The Island Swimmer.
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