Huh. Politics aside, I find this interesting simply because it's been my observation that boys/men have been underserved by the publishing industry for a while now. That is, boys/men aren't reading as much because they're not interested in what *is* being published. Possible… https://t.co/OMDOy5JaJQ

— Christopher Paolini (@paolini) March 22, 2025

...That is, boys/men aren't reading as much because they're not interested in what *is* being published. Possible video games have taken over that market.    As a data point: Murtagh finally dropped off the @nytimes list last week (what a run, folks; thanks!).

 In all the time it was on the list, I was the ONLY male author on the YA list. For over a year. Which is crazy to think. (assuming I didn't overlook a book/author in that time) 

 Boys need stories that speak to them. Girls need stories that speak to them. Everyone needs stories; they feed the soul and help us find our path in life.