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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 on Twitter.

How Simon & Schuster’s Sale to KKR Could Affect the Company

Simon & Schuster may not have been merged with Penguin Random House, but that doesn’t mean KKR’s acquisition of it is without cons.

From Kaia Garber to Dua Lipa: Gen Z Celebrity Book Clubs Are Taking Off

How do these celebrities speak to younger readers in a way the established book clubbers like Oprah or Reese don’t?

8 of the Best Poetry Anthologies

From North America to Europe and Asia, here are eight of the most recent and best poetry anthologies to read if you love poetry. Start with More Fiya by Kayo Chingonyi.

The 2023 National Book Awards Longlists Have Been Announced

The longlists for the 2023 National Book Awards have just been announced. Check out which titles made it in each of the five categories.

Do Goodreads and StoryGraph Users Rate Books Differently?

Rating and reviewing are staple features of Goodreads and The StoryGraph. But how do these platforms differ?

Young Adult Authors Who Made Their Adult Debut

Known for their young adult books, these beloved YA authors have tried their hands at writing adult work, including Veronica Roth.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Bookstore?

Despite countless economic recessions, bookstores have been stable. Here’s how much it costs to open that dream business.

How to Fix Missing Covers on a Sideloaded Ebook on Kindle

Are you missing lockscreen covers for ebooks you've sideloaded onto your Kindle? Here’s how to fix them in just a few easy steps!

The Books That Lost Publishers the Most Money

Publishers do sales forecasts to determine author advances. So why do some books with big budgets sell so few copies?

How to Buy Kindle Books: A Step-By-Step Guide for All Devices

Buying your first ebook? This comprehensive guide on how to buy Kindle books on Amazon for your different devices has got you covered.