Books Worth Discovering. Stories Worth Talking About.

The Reading Bud

Book Blog by Heena Rathore-Pardeshi

Heena Rathore P.

Hello, Booklovers!

I am Heena and I am a twenty-something novelist, editor, manuscript critic, book reviewer and podcaster.

I am a huge fan of ASOIF (Team Ned), The Walking Dead and Stephen King.

Hello,

I’m Heena

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!

Let’s connect

Book of the Month

Read this captivating story on the adventures and hardships of Frank Knightlite, a man who strives to illuminate darkness with his lantern in search of answers to life’s questions.
You can get it here.

Join the fun!

Stay updated with our latest tutorials and ideas by joining my newsletter.

September 2026
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930  

Reading is like breathing to me.

Recent Posts

  • Book Spotlight: Red Sky by A. B. Acharya 

    Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring A. B. Acharya  for their latest release, Red Sky. Book: Red Sky: A Biotech ThrillerAuthor: A. B. Acharya Publication Date: 3/2/2026 Pages: 334Genre: Thriller, SuspenseAvailable Formats: Ebook and PaperbackFor…

  • Book Review: The Agent Syndicate: Volume 001 – Matrix University Exclusive by Professor Lazurus 

    Book Details: Author: Professor Lazurus Release Date: 13 November 2023Series: Genre: Science-Fiction Graphic NovelFormat: E-book Pages: 45 pagesPublisher: Blurb:Unleash your imagination with “The Agent Syndicate”, an exhilarating tale set in the Matrix-Universe during the purge. Authored by Professor Lazurus…

  • Book Spotlight: The Orange Man and Me and Lord Hugo Dastardly

    Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring Lord Hugo Dastardly for their latest release, The Orange Man. Book: The Orange Man and MeAuthor: Lord Hugo DastardlyPublication Date: April 17, 2026Pages: 225Genre: Political satireAvailable Formats:…

  • Book Review: Who Wants To Be A Billionaire: A Benjamin de Walters Case by Clark Gillian Van Herrewege

    Book Details: Author: Clark Gillian Van HerrewegeRelease Date: 4 May 2026Series: Genre: Thriller, MysteryFormat: E-book Pages: 210 pagesPublisher: Brave New BooksBlurb:One billionaire. One Euro. One secret that could kill.When eccentric billionaire Johan Paepe is found dead in his…

  • Book Review: A Moment’s Surrender by John Burt

    Book Details: Author: John BurtRelease Date: 19 January 2026Series: Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Literary FictionFormat: E-book Pages: 332 pagesPublisher: Press AmericanaBlurb:A Moment’s Surrender follows freshman writing instructor Paul Bishop in the aftermath of the murder of his former best friend,…