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.

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Ryan reveals why he’s finally said yes to Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland, who’ll be joining him on the sofa, and why he’s already cleaning the house like a lunatic. Plus, a rummage through his personal archive turns up letters from Maeve Binchy and photographs with Bono, Queen Elizabeth II, and plenty more familiar faces. There are new book recommendations, autumn enthusiasm, memories of the Orient Express, and the one person Ryan would still love to interview.

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Ryan squints back on eclipse night in Dublin, gives his verdict on the new Spider-Man, and prepares for his first-ever Parkrun. Plus a return to the Rose of Tralee after more than 20 years, why Donal Ryan is one of his favourite writers, and your film, TV, and reading recommendations.

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Ryan shares his joy at discovering the remarkable singer-songwriter Dave Lofts, thanks to a recommendation from his friend Russell Crowe. Plus, backstage encounters with Julianne Moore and Richard Armitage, a celebration of independent bookshops, and your questions on films, travel, books, biscuits, and boredom.

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The unexpected news of Glen Hansard's death changed the direction of this week's Bookshelf Live. Ryan reflects on Glen's remarkable life, his generosity, his music and the legacy he leaves behind. Sharing personal memories and stories from listeners, Ryan pays tribute to one of Ireland's most beloved artists.

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Ryan’s rave review of The Odyssey, the case against cinema intervals, Bono’s neglected Vespa, adult nappies at concerts (yes, really), Korean food discoveries, Paul Howard’s latest political satire, and the extraordinary true story behind one of the darkest books Ryan has ever read.

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Ryan’s glowing review of Toy Story 5, why he’s counting down the hours until The Odyssey, and the Andy Serkis interview that led to an unexpected debate about why Caesar from Planet of the Apes has so many female admirers. Plus, Robert Harris’s latest historical epic, holiday reading recommendations, the crime novel built around Japan’s real-life “disappearing” agencies, and why your local charity bookshop might be the best place to discover your next great read.

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Ryan returns with stories from the Bookshelf Live tour, an unforgettable encounter with Joanna Lumley, and why Foyle’s War has become his latest obsession. Plus, his verdict on the summer’s biggest films, book recommendations to keep your summer reading list overflowing, and details of his charity bookshop takeover in aid of SVP.

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The doomed Cork and Limerick road trip, Artemis II, celeb spotting at 30,000 feet, First Dates Ireland, Ryan’s book club recommendation of the month, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, and no one wants to see your holiday snaps!

The Bookshelf Live tour:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

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Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

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Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June - SOLD OUT

3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

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A trip to Downing Street, an unexpected live call, a review of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the return of the now malevolent Book Bot, and more!

The Bookshelf Live tour:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

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Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

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Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June

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3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

ticketmaster.ie

Tickets on sale now.

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Ryan returns to riff on: a printer for stupid people, laser eye surgery, three-hour theatre epics, BAFTA wins, Star Wars losing its way, and why short books might save your reading life.

The Bookshelf Live tour:

Cork Opera House - Thursday 30 April

corkoperahouse.ie

Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick - Thursday 7 May

limetreebelltable.ie

Town Hall Theatre, Galway - Tuesday 2 June

tht.ie

3Olympia Theatre, Dublin - Monday 8 June

ticketmaster.ie

Tickets on sale now.

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