Book Score

The AI Shelf · UK · Week 41, 2026

Slow Horses

by Mick Herron

On 2 lists this week. Here is how often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini recommend it, and the reader questions that bring it up.

  • #3
    Spy thrillers

    22 of 72 answers · first week of this list

    Live shelf
    25%
    Memory shelf
    42%

    ChatGPT 10Claude 2Gemini 10

    It came up when readers asked:

    • “What are the best spy thrillers ever written? I want proper gripping ones that people still rave about.”
    • “I've never really read a spy novel before, where should I start? Don't want anything too complicated to follow.”
    • “What are some underrated spy novels that don't get talked about enough? Happy to read something a bit lesser-known.”
    • “I need a book for my dad's birthday, he's 65 and loves Cold War stuff and old-school spy films. What spy thriller would he enjoy?”
    • “I've got a long flight to Australia coming up, what spy thrillers would keep me hooked for hours and make the time fly?”
    • “I just finished Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and absolutely loved it. What other books are like that?”
    • “I've read everything by Le Carré and I'm gutted there's no more. Which spy author should I try next?”
    • “Our book club wants a spy thriller that will get everyone arguing and chatting about the ending and the morals. Any suggestions?”
    • “What are the best spy thrillers by British authors? I like that understated, gritty MI6 kind of feel.”
    • “Is there a spy thriller series worth getting into from book one? I like having a long run of books to work through.”
  • #94
    Crime thrillers

    1 of 72 answers · steady (was #30, within the normal wobble)

    Live shelf
    0%
    Memory shelf
    4%

    Gemini 1

    It came up when readers asked:

    • “I need a book for my dad's birthday. He's 62, loves Line of Duty and old-school detective shows, so what crime thriller would he enjoy?”

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