# The Bookshelf Live: Christmas Chaos & Gogglebox Carnage

An episode of [The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1739774309), 17 Sep 2026, 30 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/660fe69ccb989b001791cf61/e/6aabf1a4fca3d5c77b02c621/media.mp3

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. 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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