The Reading Cafe
The Reading Cafe is the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading. Listen to young people interviewing popular writers such as:
Robin Stevens (Murder Most Unladylike/Ministry of Unladylike Activity)
Darren Shan (Zom-B/Cirque du Freak)
Mark Millar (Millarworld comics/Marvel’s Civil War)
Elle McNicoll (A Kind of Spark/Keedie)
Tom Oldfield (Ultimate Football Heroes)
Kayvion Lewis (Thieves’ Gambit/Heist Royale)
“I was so impressed by ’The Reading Cafe podcast’—it’s run by children, for children under Mr Kelly’s expert tutelage. I was so impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the entire process, and found the interview to be one of my favourites, with insightful questions and a fun discussion all round.” (Aisha Bushby)
“I had a great time doing the Reading Cafe podcast. The interviewers were extremely knowledgeable and inquisitive, and I had to be on my toes to answer all their questions!” (Darren Shan)
“I was delighted to be interviewed by The Reading Cafe - it’s a wonderful podcast from enthusiastic and passionate young podcasters who have created something very impressive. My interview was fun and engaging, and I still have fond memories of it a year later.” (Robin Stevens)
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26 episodes • 0 archived •
S5 E3·
Oct 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
46 mins
S5 E3·
Oct 19, 2025
Oct 19, 2025
27 mins
S5 E2·
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
48 mins
S5 E1·
Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
33 mins