The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

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/

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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!

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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 Remarque
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
Stasiland by Anna Funder

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Ryan recommends books to look forward to in 2026, and answers all your questions in this live special.

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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.

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