# Ryan Recommends: Where Are the Kings

An episode of [The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1739774309), 17 Oct 2026, 2:16.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/660fe69ccb989b001791cf61/e/6abfcf0b52a5384444cc8a05/media.mp3

Ryan recommends Where Are the Kings by Donal Ryan, a collection of stories about love, loss, family and the ties that bind people together. Beautifully observed and full of humanity, it’s a reminder of why Donal Ryan is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary writers. 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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