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• August 26, 2026

  Historical fiction for beginners — where to start

  The easiest way to fall into a period you know nothing about. How the genre works, what to look for, and five novels that make brilliant first steps.

• June 5, 2026

  Now you can match by swiping

  We rebuilt the match screen so you can swipe through readers who love the same books and send match requests. Plus honest plans, a fresh app icon, and a theme toggle on the sign-in screen.

• June 3, 2026

  We overhauled Arwy from top to bottom

  We walked through the app with two accounts, reviewed every screen and fixed dozens of things. We perfected the front door, rebuilt the home screen, enriched libraries. Here's what changed.

• June 5, 2026

  How matching over books works on Arwy

  Most apps match you on a photo. Arwy starts with the book in your hands. Quiet matches while you read, swiping through readers like you, and turning a shared page into a conversation — explained.

• June 5, 2026

  Why we built Arwy

  A good book can make you feel deeply understood and completely alone at once. You close it, full of something, and there's no one who knows. Arwy exists to fix that one quiet ache.

• June 5, 2026

  How to publish your first book on Arwy

  Everyone has a story in them. On Arwy, getting it in front of readers takes minutes, not a publishing deal. A friendly step-by-step from first chapter to hitting publish.

• June 5, 2026

  What to look for in a reading app that connects readers

  A reading app can do a lot — but the thing most miss is the part that matters most: the people. A simple checklist for finding one that connects you to readers, not just shelves.

• June 5, 2026

  Where to read free public-domain classics

  Some of the greatest books ever written cost nothing to read — legally, freely, forever. A starter shelf by mood, and the best way to actually enjoy them.

• June 5, 2026

  How to meet people who love reading

  Readers are everywhere and nowhere — a quiet bunch, heads down in a book. If you've been wishing for a friend (or more) who actually reads, here's exactly where to look.

• June 5, 2026

  What is a social reading app?

  For most of history, reading was the most solitary act there is. A social reading app changes that — without taking away the quiet. Here's what the term actually means.