The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy
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 li...
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- Dave Lofts1 ep
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- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · ArtsHOME#1450K to 263K
- 🇮🇪Ireland · Arts#217K to 90K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Arts#543.2K to 17K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Arts#522.0K to 10K
- 🇳🇿New Zealand · Arts#27860 to 4.5K
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74K to 389K🎙 Biweekly cadence·78 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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105K to 556K🇬🇧68%🇮🇪23%🇧🇷4%+3 more - Active Followers
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42K to 223K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/17/26 |  Ryan Recommends: Where Are the Kings | Ryan recommends Where Are the Kings by Donal Ryan, a collection of stories about love, loss, family and the ties that bind people together. Beautifully observed and full of humanity, it’s a reminder of why Donal Ryan is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary writers.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 2m 16s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  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 figures in modern British cooking, he has trained and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 39m 22s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 |  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 read a book in a while and want to get back into reading, this might be the perfect place to start.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 2m 03s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  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 one of Ireland’s best-known champions of the Irish language. His new book, Irish Words for Every Occasion: Conversations in Irish for Everyday of Your Life, completes his award-winning and bestselling trilogy.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 42m 18s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 |  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 with all the intrigue of a spy thriller.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 3m 47s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  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 spanning broadcasting, documentaries and writing. Her latest novel, The Island Secret, follows the success of her bestselling debut, The Island Swimmer.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 42m 07s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | 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: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1m 11s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | 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 Gogglebox crew did to his house, shares the latest on the podcast's new season, and offers plenty more great book, film, and TV recommendations.Fancy joining the chaos? Come along to our special Bookshelf Live Family Matinée at the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, on Friday 11 December. Show starts at 4pm. Tickets available at paviliontheatre.ie or (01) 231 2929.Follow the show: Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 30m 08s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | celebrity culturebook recommendations+3 | — | — | — | Celebrity GoggleboxRyan Tubridy+6 | — | 34m 26s | ||
| 8/13/26 | eclipsefilm reviews+3 | — | Spider-Man | Dublin | Ryan TubridySpider-Man+5 | — | 32m 21s | ||
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| 8/6/26 | musicindependent bookshops+5 | Dave Lofts | — | — | singer-songwriterDave Lofts+8 | — | 41m 28s | ||
| 7/29/26 | Glen Hansardmusic+3 | — | — | — | Glen Hansardtribute+3 | — | 43m 44s | ||
| 7/23/26 | literaturecinema+4 | — | adult nappiesThe Odyssey | Korea | The OdysseyBono+6 | — | 34m 06s | ||
| 7/14/26 | Toy Story 5 reviewThe Odyssey anticipation+5 | Andy Serkis | Toy Story 5The Odyssey+3 | Japan | Toy Story 5The Odyssey+5 | — | 40m 51s | ||
| 6/30/26 | Bookshelf Live tourJoanna Lumley+4 | Joanna Lumley | SVPFoyle’s War | — | Bookshelf LiveJoanna Lumley+3 | — | 44m 21s | ||
| 4/7/26 | road tripspace exploration+3 | — | Cork Opera HouseLime Tree Theatre+8 | CorkLimerick+2 | CorkLimerick+5 | — | 33m 22s | ||
| 3/20/26 | live callPeaky Blinders+3 | — | Cork Opera HouseLime Tree Theatre+4 | Downing Street | Downing StreetPeaky Blinders+3 | — | 34m 51s | ||
| 2/25/26 | theatrereading+4 | — | corkoperahouse.ielimetreebelltable.ie+4 | Cork Opera HouseLime Tree Theatre, Limerick+2 | theatre epicsBAFTA wins+3 | — | 42m 44s | ||
| 2/11/26 | 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 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. | 36m 16s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | 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 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. | 37m 59s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | 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, 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. | 46m 37s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | The Bookshelf Live - When Books Become Great Films | Another Lunchtime live and lots more recommendations, including Ryan's book of the week The Director by Daniel Kehlmann, books that became exceptional films, including Atonement, Trainspotting, and The Remains of the Day, and what screen adaptations surpassed the original text.Details for the live show at the Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire coming very soon!Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 52m 03s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | The Bookshelf Live - Books to get you reading again | In this week's Lunchtime live special, Ryan gives his three books guaranteed to reignite your reading pleasure, reviews Hamnet and Pluribus, flexes on his cake making skills, and answers all your questions.Ryan's top 3 books to get you back into reading:All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria RemarqueThe Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique BaubyStasiland by Anna Funder Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 48m 16s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | The Bookshelf Live - Happy New Year! | Ryan recommends books to look forward to in 2026, and answers all your questions in this live special.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 48m 24s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 |  Laura Dowling | Laura Dowling is a pharmacist, women’s health advocate, entrepreneur, and the creator of the hugely popular platform The Fabulous Pharmacist. Her new book, Love Your Vulva, is a straight-talking guide to women’s health at every stage of life.Contains adult themes and strong language.Season finale.Brought to you by Ballymore.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 40m 16s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy
Peaked at #2 in Ireland, top 10 in 1 of 10 tracked markets, currently #2 in Ireland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Australia | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Brazil | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| Finland | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| Spain | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| Norway | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| South Africa | — | #137 | #137 | — |
| AE | — | #153 | #153 | — |
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.