The Reading Bud

Book Blog by Heena Rathore-Pardeshi


Welcome to TRB

Meet The Reading Bud

Hi, I’m Heena Rathore-Pardeshi—author, editor, and founder of The Reading Bud.

For over a decade, I’ve been reviewing books, championing independent authors, and helping readers discover stories they might otherwise miss.

Back in 2014, I started The Reading Bud with a simple belief: great books shouldn’t disappear just because they don’t have giant marketing budgets behind them.

Since then, I’ve reviewed more than a thousand books across genres, interviewed authors from around the world, and built a community of readers who love discovering stories beyond bestseller lists.

When I’m not reading, I’m usually writing, editing manuscripts, rescuing cats, or adding far too many books to my ever-growing TBR.

The Reading Bud remains what it has always been: a space built by a reader, for readers.

Heena Rathore-Pardeshi
Author, Developmental Editor & Founder of The Reading Bud & Verbatik Media

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“As the author of seven novels, I have had the opportunity to work with literally hundreds of bloggers. Few have proved more pleasant, professional, and thorough as Heena. She brings knowledge, perspective, and enthusiasm to each review, not to mention a mastery of the language that is impressive in its own right. The Reading Bud is the best!”

 John A. Heldt, author of The Mine

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“Whether you are a reader or a publisher, The Reading Bud is a place as good as any if you are looking for professional and well-thought-out reviews and other services.

Peter Öberg, Editor at Affront Publishing

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“I am deeply impressed with the review Heena wrote for my memoir, A Dream Life. It was thoughtful, detailed and demonstrates that she carefully read and considered my work. Beyond the review, Heena kept me informed of her process and completed the review on time, posting to various outlets as promised. I highly recommend The Reading Bud.”

Wendy Swift, author of A Dream Life: A Memoir

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“I loved getting my book reviewed with The Reading Bud! Heena was always really helpful and any relevant correspondence was received promptly and included all the information I needed. Highly recommended!”

Alison Bellringer, author of Whisper


Book Reviews

Honest, thoughtful, spoiler-free reviews of fiction and non-fiction from established and emerging authors.

The Reading Bud Podcast

Weekly conversations about books, reading life, publishing, and everything happening behind the scenes at The Reading Bud.

Author Features

Interviews, spotlights, guest posts, and opportunities for independent authors to connect with readers.


Latest Reviews & Features

Book Review: The Vegetarian by Han Kang

Book Details: Author: Han KangRelease Date: 5th November 2015Series: Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Horror, PhilosophicalFormat: E-book Pages: 192 pagesPublisher: Portobello BooksBlurb:WINNER OF THE 2024 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE WINNER OF…

Book Review: Extropia by Jae Darcy

Book Details: Author: Jae Darcy Release Date: 1 May 2026Series: Genre: Young-Adult, Science-Fiction, Dystopia, CyberpunkFormat: E-book Pages: 407 pagesPublisher: Pomegranate Seed PressBlurb:In 2164, reality is something you can buy. The…

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