Arvyn Cerézo

Arvyn Cerézo 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.

Why are Algorithms Still So Bad at Recommending Books?

Machine learning and AI have grown leaps and bounds — so why are algorithmically generated book recommendations still so bad?

Summer Listening Sorted: Don’t Miss Out on These 28 Free Audiobooks from SYNC

SYNC, an annual summer audiobook program for teens, is back to provide 28 free audiobooks from April to August.

What Will the Bookstore of the Future Look Like?

With all the challenges that the book publishing industry currently faces, what will the future bookstore look like?

For the Emilys: 8 Best French Novels That Accurately Represent Francophone Culture

These eight best French novels more accurately represent the Francophone world than the cliché-filled Emily in Paris.

How Writers Have Been Honored All Over the World

From Asia, Africa, Latin America, and elsewhere, here are writers honored with great fanfare in different parts of the world.

Why Do Authors Use Pen Names?

Why do authors use pen names? Let’s hear from the writers and authors themselves on the most common reasons.

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.