Arvyn Cerezo

Arvyn Cerezo is an arts and culture writer/reporter with bylines in Book Riot, Publishers Weekly, South China Morning Post, PhilSTAR Life, the Asian Review of Books, and other publications. You can find them on arvyncerezo.com and @arvyncerezo.com on Bluesky.

BookBeat Review: Better than Scribd but Not Widely Accessible

In this in-depth BookBeat review, let’s find out what makes this service better than Scribd for English-language audiobook listeners.

6 of the Best Ways to Get Paid to Read Books

Need some extra cash? Get paid to read books by writing books reviews for magazines and publications. Here’s how it’s done.

Storytel Review: A Standout Scribd Alternative — But With a Catch

Storytel is a standout Scribd alternative, but there’s a catch. In this Storytel review, we’ll explore that and more.

Scribd vs. Audible: Which Is the Best Audiobook Service?

What’s the best audiobook service? In this Scribd vs Audible rundown, let’s break down their features, pricing, pros and cons, and more.

Underpaid and Overworked: A Look at Salaries and Benefits in Publishing

On paper, the publishing industry seems glamorous. But this façade belies the deep problems that persist, and one of them is the low pay.

8 of the Most Interesting Buildings That Are Now Libraries (And Bookstores)

From big-box stores and schools to banks and gymnasiums, here are some old buildings that were turned into libraries (and bookstores).

The State of Diversity in the Publishing Industry

With efforts from both readers and publishers to improve diversity throughout the years, have they affected publishing at all?

8 Poetic Books Like TIME IS A MOTHER

Looking for more books like Time is a Mother? Here are eight books to dig into, including Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.

How Easy Is It to Pirate Books?

Ebook piracy has long been a problem of publishing. How easy it is to pirate ebooks these days? And how do book thieves do it?

Holiday Downtime: Poetry Books to Inspire Year-End Reflection

Make the most of your year-end downtime with these poetry books to inspire reflection, featuring works like Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth by Warsan Shire.

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