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Welcome to The Reading Bud, my cosy corner of the internet dedicated to all things books and authors. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of discovering under-represented books, independent and small press authors, and all things book with a touch of love and loud purrs. Let’s get Reading!
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Book Spotlight: The Grey Winter of the Enslaved (The Journey of the Wish Book 1) by Stefanos Sampanis
Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Stefanos Sampanis for their latest release, The Grey Winter of the Enslaved (The Journey of the Wish Book 1). Book: The Grey Winter of the EnslavedAuthor:…
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Book Spotlight: Play From Your Heart by Scott Martin and Coryanne Hicks
Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring authors Scott Martin and Coryanne Hicks for their latest release, Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game. Book: Play From Your Heart: A…
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Book Review: Scrap: Salvaging a Family by Luanne Castle
Book Details: Author: Luanne CastleRelease Date: 1 January, 2026Series:Genre: MemoirFormat: E-book Pages: 172 pagesPublisher: ELJ EditionsBlurb:Luanne Castle’s new hybrid flash memoir, Scrap: Salvaging a Family (ELJ Editions 2026), is now available to purchase on Amazon and ELJ Editions.…
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Book Review: A Symbol of Time by John Westley Turnbull
A thoughtful and morally serious science-fiction novel about survival, inheritance, and the repeating patterns of history. It is not merely about reaching a new world; it is about what a species chooses to become once it…
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Book Spotlight: A Symbol of Time by John Westley Turnbull
Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author John Westley Turnbull for his latest release, A Symbol of Time. Book: A Symbol of TimeAuthor: John Westley TurnbullPublication Date: 14 November 2025Genre: Science FictionFormats Available:…
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