• Dr Norah Patten
    Dec 9 2025

    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 commercial space research, microgravity testing, and international space education. She is also the award-winning author of Shooting for the Stars.


    Brought to you by Ballymore.


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast

    TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast


    Follow Ryan:


    Instagram: @instatubridy

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
  • Conor Murray
    Dec 2 2025

    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 titles, 2 Grand Slams, 125 caps for Ireland, and three tours with the Lions. His new memoir, Cloud Nine: My Life in Rugby, is available now.


    Brought to you by Ballymore.


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast

    TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast


    Follow Ryan:


    Instagram: @instatubridy

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • Ryan's Favourite Books of 2025
    Nov 29 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 Chidgey

    The names by Florence Knapp

    Fair Play by Louise Hegarty

    Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell,

    Wellness by Nathan Hill

    Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz

    The Wildelings by Lisa Harding

    The Elements by John Boyne

    It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara

    The Black Wolf by Louise Penny

    The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’ Connor

    In Memoriam by Alice Winn

    One of Us by Elizabeth Day

    The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer by Ragnar Jónasson


    Non-Fiction:

    The Zorg by Siddharth Kara

    The Einstein Vendetta by Thomas Harding

    Remnants of Our Past by Deirdre O’Neill

    Wings by Paul McCartney

    The Walking Effect by Karl Henry

    Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets by Donal Fallon

    2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf


    Brought to you by Ballymore.


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast

    TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast


    Follow Ryan:


    Instagram: @instatubridy

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Anna Haugh
    Nov 25 2025

    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. In September 2025, Anna was announced as a new judge on the BBC One show MasterChef.


    Brought to you by Ballymore.


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast

    TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast


    Follow Ryan:


    Instagram: @instatubridy

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • Miriam O’Callaghan
    Nov 18 2025

    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, she has covered major national and international stories, earning multiple awards and honours, including honorary doctorates. Her new memoir, Miriam: Life, Work, Everything, is available now.


    Brought to you by Ballymore.


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast

    TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast


    Follow Ryan:


    Instagram: @instatubridy

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    47 mins
  • Jeffrey Archer
    Nov 11 2025

    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 into 47 languages. A former politician and lifelong philanthropist, he has raised more than £50 million for various charities. His latest novel, End Game, marks the thrilling finale of his acclaimed William Warwick series.


    Brought to you by Ballymore.


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast

    TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast


    Follow Ryan:


    Instagram: @instatubridy

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
  • Alice Leahy
    Nov 4 2025

    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 first intensive care unit. Through her work, books, and documentaries, Alice has been a leading advocate for those on the margins of society.


    Brought to you by Ballymore.


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast

    TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast


    Follow Ryan:


    Instagram: @instatubridy

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    42 mins
  • Hugh Bonneville
    Oct 28 2025

    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 the Elephant in the Room, has just been published.


    Brought to you by Ballymore.


    Follow the show:


    Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast

    TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast


    Follow Ryan:


    Instagram: @instatubridy

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    43 mins