'I can't wait to share it with you' - The Bookshelf podcast with Ryan Tubridy to launch next week

Whether you are enthralled by a thriller, fall in love with a romance novel, or even read the back of the cereal box, broadcaster, author and life-long book lover Ryan Tubridy will offer a weekly appointment to everyone who enjoys a good story with his brand-new podcast series, The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy.

The enduring magic of books can stay with us for a long time after we finish the final chapter.

And now, in weekly episodes, international guests from the worlds of music, television, literature and sport who all share a love for reading will join Ryan to turn the pages of their life story through the prism of three books: their favourite childhood book, the book that made them cry, and the book that changed their life.

Sponsored by Eason - the perfect partnership for a book podcast - Ryan will also offer up his pick for ‘Ryan Recommends’, a segment where he shares a book he has enjoyed in recent weeks and months. 

Ryan Tubridy said: 

“This has been a passion project of mine for a couple of years now but I could never quite find enough time to put it all together.

“Harold McMillan used to talk about ‘events, dear boy, events’. Those times in life when the least expected things happen. Such events happened to me last summer. Despite it being an exceptionally difficult time, it made me reassess and explore new opportunities to realise some dreams I've long held in my heart.

“One was to work on the radio in the UK which I am currently doing and loving. The other was to bring The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy to fruition which is where we are today. I always say, you'll never be lonely or bored with a book in your hand.

“They bring company, enlightenment and enrichment whether you're reading a comic, a cereal box or a crime novel. The world of reading is rarely dull and lends itself to the most intriguing conversations, of which I've had many putting season one together.

“The first of these conversations drops on Tuesday. I can't wait to share it with you.”  

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Eason Group Head of Marketing and Customer Experience Brendan Corbett said: 

“We’re delighted to be sponsoring The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy; a weekly series of great guests discussing the books that have influenced or affected them, is the kind of content we’re really excited for.

Eason has a longstanding reputation for promoting great books, so partnering with this show and Ryan, who has been such a champion of reading and an advocate for the Irish book industry, is a great match for us.

“We’re really looking forward to hearing all the guests in conversation over the coming weeks.” 

Tune into Episode One of The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy on Tuesday April 16, 2024 to find out who his first guest is! 

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major audio platforms and to watch on YouTube.