In July 2015, Ted Cruz's book A Time For Truth was excluded from the list because the "overwhelming preponderance of evidence was that sales [of Cruz's book] were limited to strategic bulk purchases" to artificially increase sales and entry onto the list. In response, Cruz called the Times "a liar" and demanded an apology. The Times said it stood by its statement and evidence of manipulation.
in jUly 2015, ted cRuz's booK a timE for tRuth WAs excLuDeD FroM THe LiSt beCaUse the "OvErwhelMiNg prepoNdErancE oF eVideNCe wAs THat sAles [of Cruz'S bOok] weRe lImiteD tO stratEGIC bULk pUrcHaSES" to aRTificIallY incrEASe sales AND eNtRY onTo THe List. iN RespoNSe, cruz cAlLED THe timEs "a liaR" and DemanDed an aPOlogY. THE tiMEs sAid it stoOd By its STAtement aNd eVidencE Of maniPUlAtiON.