# The Bookshelf Live: The Singer Who Left Me Speechless

An episode of [The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1739774309), 6 Aug 2026, 41 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/660fe69ccb989b001791cf61/e/6a74993e2578a0c7e2faf23d/media.mp3

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. Follow the show: Instagram: @bookshelfpodcast TikTok: @bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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