The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy Podcast
1) 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...Show More
2) Dr Norah Patten
Dr Norah Patten is an aeronautical engineer, STEM advocate, author, and future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. Set to become the first Irish person in space, she has spent over a decade working in com...Show More
3) Conor Murray
Conor Murray is a recently retired international rugby player. For more than a decade, he wore the No.9 jersey for Munster, Ireland, and the British & Irish Lions. His career includes 5 Six Nations ti...Show More
4) Ryan's Favourite Books of 2025
In this live special, Ryan shares his favourite fiction and non-fiction books and authors of 2025.Fiction:The Book of Guilt by Catherine ChidgeyThe names by Florence KnappFair Play by Louise HegartyNe...Show More
5) Anna Haugh
Anna Haugh is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and television presenter. She’s the founder of Myrtle Restaurant in London, which celebrates modern Irish cuisine with a contemporary twist. ...Show More
6) Miriam O’Callaghan
Miriam O’Callaghan has been a leading voice in Irish broadcasting for over three decades, renowned for her sharp journalism, warmth, and integrity. A qualified solicitor before turning to the media, s...Show More
7) Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer is one of the most widely read and enduring storytellers in the world. His novels and short stories have sold over 300 million copies, being published in 119 countries and translated in...Show More
8) Alice Leahy
Alice Leahy is co-founder and Director of Services at the Alice Leahy Trust, supporting people who are homeless. A former nurse, writer, and Human Rights Commissioner, she helped establish Ireland’s f...Show More
9) Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville is an actor and author, best known to millions worldwide as Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey and Henry Brown in the beloved Paddington films. His new children’s novel, Rory Sparkes and t...Show More
10) Emma Doran
Emma Doran is a comedian, podcaster, writer, and social media sensation. She’s the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Mad Isn’t It? and she's currently touring Ireland and the UK with her bigge...Show More