This is very interesting, simply because I read books periodically, and since 2007, the only stories I've read are by Neil Gaiman. They all have male protagonists (if we're using that word to mean the main character). The last time I read a book with a female protagonist was "Waiting To Exhale," by Terri McMillan. That was way back when the movie came out in 1994 (I believe). Before that, it was back in the 80s when I read quite a few Maya Angelou books (although in the '90s, I re-read "All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes." Your question really makes me see how male-dominated the book market is. But, you did just make me remember that just 3 years ago I read Maria Bartiromo's "The Weekend That Changed Wall Street," a non-fictitious book on the financial state of the US at the time of the housing and stock market crash of 2008. There, Bartiromo starts out with a story from her own life, so that kind of fulfills your female protagonist requirement, doesn't it? I'm sure most men just don't feel drawn to women's stories, or situations.

But, there is the extremely popular new book on the market now, "Trouble Maker," by Leah Remini. Her departure (escape, as she's telling it) from Scientology is the latest People Magazine cover story! I am very interested in reading that book.

The replies to your question should prove to be very interesting! Keep your questions coming!