The AI Shelf · UK · Week 41, 2026
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk, MD
On 2 lists this week. Here is how often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini recommend it, and the reader questions that bring it up.
- #8Health & fitness books7%
5 of 72 answers · steady (was #13, within the normal wobble)
- Live shelf
- 10%
- Memory shelf
- 0%
It came up when readers asked:
- “I've got a long flight to Australia coming up and want a health book that'll motivate me to get back in shape when I land. Any recommendations?”
- “I loved Why We Sleep and found it fascinating. What other books are like it?”
- “Our book club wants to pick a health or wellbeing book that will get people talking and arguing. Any suggestions?”
- #19Self-help books6%
4 of 72 answers · steady (was #38, within the normal wobble)
- Live shelf
- 8%
- Memory shelf
- 0%
It came up when readers asked:
- “I've got a really rough week at work coming up. Which self-help book would help me cope with stress and keep my head together?”
- “Which self-help book would make a good pick for our book club? We want something that will get everyone talking and sharing their own experiences.”
- “I want to get into the psychology of anxiety but don't know where to start. What's the one book I should read first on the subject?”
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