Good afternoon. I’m seeking insights from book publishers, authors, and avid readers for an article examining the impacts of AI-generated books on publishing and readership. My main questions are: 1) How is the rise of AI-generated book content changing the economics of publishing for both traditional publishers and authors? 2) For book readers: Are you able to tell when a book is predominantly written by AI? If so, what are some of the telltale signs? 3) Has the rise of AI-generated book content changed how you purchase or engage with leisure reading? If so, please explain. 4) What are the biggest misconceptions the public has about AI-written books right now? 5) Are there emerging legal or copyright concerns related to AI-generated books that policymakers or the industry have not yet fully addressed? 6) In your view, will AI-generated books fundamentally reshape publishing, or will the industry adapt and absorb this technology without major disruption? 7) For book publishers: Have you observed an increase in AI-assisted or AI-generated manuscript submissions over the past 12–24 months? If so, how significant is that change? 8) How are publishers currently identifying or handling AI-generated content during the submission and editorial process?