Christopher Paolini is the author of the fantasy novels “Eragon,” “Eldest,” “Brisingr” and “Inheritance,” which form the Inheritance Cycle tetralogy. His new science fiction novel, “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars” (Tor), is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. It also received the Goodreads Choice Award for Science Fiction. Paolini’s books are influenced by his studies of folklore, his fascination with the Middle Ages and his experiences living in Montana. He holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest author of a bestselling series of books.
Check out Christopher Paolini and Martha Wells' video, available Sept. 17.
Selected Works at the Library of Congress
Events at the Library of Congress
- PBS Books Author Talk: Christopher Paolini
- Open a Book, Open the World: The Library of Congress National Book Festival
- Christopher Paolini Book Signing
- Christopher Paolini Talks About "Inheritance" Sequel, "Murtagh"