John Boyne is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed novelists of his generation. In a career spanning more than 30 years, he has published 16 novels for adults, 6 novels for younger readers, and a short story collection.

His most famous book, ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’, is a modern classic and, globally, the biggest selling novel by an Irish writer since records began, selling more than 11 million copies worldwide.

His new book ‘Earth’, the second of a four novella sequence, is out now.

Content warning: The topic of suicide is referenced at 15:12 - 15:52.

On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives. Every week, Ryan will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that made them cry, and the book that changed their life.

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0:00 - John Boyne interview
44:35 - Ryan Recommends

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