
If your house was on fire, what books would you save from the flames?
The Books Ireland podcast features authors and well-known cultural figures discussing the titles that have formed the backdrop to their lives—their childhood memories perhaps, or books they fell in love with. Maybe there are authors they return to over and over, or novels which formed their world view—stories that shaped th... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksSociety & CultureArts | |||

Charleen Hurtubise tells Ruth McKee which books she’d save if her house was on fire.
Charleen Hurtubise is a novelist, essayist, and artist. She is author of The Polite Act of Drowning, published in Ireland and the UK by Eriu/Bonnier in 2023. She h... more
Author Gerard Beirne tells Ruth McKee which books he would save if his house was on fire.
Gerard Beirne is a novelist, poet, and short story writer, and curates the online magazine The Irish Literary Times. His work includes the novels The Eskimo i... more
Tanya Sweeney tells Ruth McKee which books she’d save if her house was on fire.
Tanya Sweeney is a journalist and Weekend magazine columnist at the Irish Independent and is a regular contributor on Irish radio & TV. Her work in the music, film & TV... more
Annemarie Ní Churreáin tells Ruth McKee which books she’d save if her house was on fire.
Annemarie Ní Churreáin is a poet from the Donegal Gaeltacht, Ireland. Her books include Bloodroot (Doire Press, 2017), Town (The Salvage Press, 2018), The Pois... more
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If you love books then you’ll love this podcast. A really different and interesting way of looking at the chosen books loved by the interviewees, and a glimpse into their lives around the books.
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This show centers on deep-dive conversations with writers, poets, journalists, and cultural figures about the books that shaped their lives. Guests discuss childhood favorites, formative reads, and the personal and professional impact of literature, often weaving in memory, place, and the broader cultural moment. Episodes tend to highlight Irish literary life, reading communities, and the healing or identity-forming power of books, with a warm, exploratory interviewing style and a focus on individual reading journeys. A notable strength is the breadth of guests from poetry, fiction, and criticism, offering listeners intimate access to authors' influences, writing processes, and recommended reads for fellow book lovers. This makes it appeali... more
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Recent guests on Burning Books Ireland include:
1. Gerard Beirne
2. Tanya Sweeney
3. Annemarie Ní Churreáin
4. Elaine Feeney
5. Audrey Whitty
6. Gill Perdue
7. Éilís Ní Dhuibhne
8. Brendan Mac Evilly
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