The AI Shelf · UK · Week 41, 2026
The Hating Game
by Sally Thorne
On one list this week. Here is how often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini recommend it, and the reader questions that bring it up.
- #5Romance novels14%
10 of 72 answers · steady (was #4, within the normal wobble)
- Live shelf
- 21%
- Memory shelf
- 0%
It came up when readers asked:
- “What are the best romance novels of all time? I feel like I've barely read any and want to know what everyone rates.”
- “I've never really read romance before, where should I start? Not too cheesy or steamy please.”
- “Can you recommend some underrated romance novels that not many people have heard of? I'm bored of seeing the same ones on BookTok.”
- “Can you suggest some good second chance romance novels where the couple reunite after years apart? Preferably set in a small town.”
- “Our book club wants a romance novel that'll actually spark a good discussion and not just be fluffy, any suggestions?”
- “What are the best romance novels written by British authors? I'd love something with proper British humour and settings.”
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