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Arvyn Cerezo

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  • Senior Contributing Writer, Book Riot
  • Editor in Chief, The Manila Books Reporter
Manila, Philippines
As seen in: Book Riot, South China Morning Post, Flipboard, Asian Review of Books, The Philippine Star (Philippine )
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Arvyn Cerezo is a books journalist focusing on culture and literary trends analysis, publishing industry news, and digital reading. His work has appeared in South China Morning Post, Publishers Weekly, Book Riot, Asian Review of Books, Kirkus Audiobook Reviews, PhilSTAR Life, and other publications. Arvyn is also the founder of the forthcoming trade journal The Manila Books Reporter. You can find him on arvyncerezo.com.

Arvyn Cerezo’s Journalist Portfolio

The "Great Publishing Resignation" Exposes the Failings of the Industry

The "Great Publishing Resignation" Exposes the Failings of the Industry

On March 12, 2022, four editors from two Big 5 publishing houses, all mid-level employees, publicly announced…

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What Book Censorship Looks Like Outside the United States | Book Riot

What Book Censorship Looks Like Outside the United States | Book Riot

Although book censorship has been around for a long time, it has been on the rise in the United States lately…

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How Reading Rilke Helped Me Deal With Grief | Book Riot

How Reading Rilke Helped Me Deal With Grief | Book Riot

Months into the radio silence, Omi finally bid his adios. "I hope you find happiness, and I know you will," h…

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THE HUNGER GAMES' Three-Finger Salute: A Symbol of Resistance to Tyranny in Asia

THE HUNGER GAMES' Three-Finger Salute: A Symbol of Resistance to Tyranny in Asia

Although the pandemic shut down the world in 2020, protests around the globe didn't stop. In Hong Kong, prote…

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Pinoy teleseryes are making it big in Latin America-and here's why

Pinoy teleseryes are making it big in Latin America-and here's why

The Filipino teleserye wave in Latin America is gaining ground. In the '90s and early 2000s, Latin American t…

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From slums to the States: Filipino family's rise from poverty

From slums to the States: Filipino family's rise from poverty

'A Good Provider is One Who Leaves' by Jason DeParle explores global migration through a biography of a Filip…

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Articles

What Is “Weird Girl Fiction”?

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Like most industries, publishing relies on trends. Here at Book Riot, we run the yearly bookish trend predictions to see what genres the industry will likely heavily cater to in the year or even years to come. One consistent trend is romantasy, which has stayed relevant for years. In years past, there were steampunk, dark academia, and other microgenres that dominated many sectors of publishing—this industry moves through many reading trends.
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The Best BookTok, Bookstagram, and Bookish Newsletter Creators Across the Globe

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The book world is currently undergoing a major shift. In February of this year, the Washington Post shuttered its books section, known as Book World, among many other editorial operations, leaving a massive void in the book coverage that readers need in the age of AI recommendations and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). WaPo appears to have folded Book World due to financial constraints, and this closure prompted many legacy media outlets to mourn its untimely demise.
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What are Xianxia Comics? A Primer and Reading Guide

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VAULT Comics – the best in science fiction, fantasy, and horror graphic novels! Alchemy * Magic * Secrets In this world, knowledge is power. And power is everything. Lu Jie woke up in a world filled with scheming sects, arrogant young masters, and the mad chase for the immortal heavens. He wanted none of it. But his plan to escape the sect is interrupted by an old Alchemist's pills that heal him within moments—a magical cure.
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Interview

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Most likely on my bed, reading using my Kindle.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

I love reading The Atlantic.