The AI Shelf · UK · Week 41, 2026
A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones)
by George R.R. Martin
On 2 lists this week. Here is how often ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini recommend it, and the reader questions that bring it up.
- #1Epic fantasy novels29%
21 of 72 answers · steady (was #5, within the normal wobble)
- Live shelf
- 29%
- Memory shelf
- 29%
It came up when readers asked:
- “What are the best epic fantasy novels of all time? I'm after the ones everyone says you have to read.”
- “I've never really read epic fantasy before but fancy giving it a go. Where should I start?”
- “I need a birthday present for my dad who loves history books and war films. Which epic fantasy novel would he enjoy?”
- “I've got a long-haul flight coming up and want a big, immersive epic fantasy to lose myself in. Any suggestions?”
- “Can you recommend some good grimdark epic fantasy with morally grey characters and plenty of political scheming?”
- “I've read everything by Brandon Sanderson and need something new. Which epic fantasy authors should I try next?”
- “Which epic fantasy series is actually worth the commitment of starting? I want something with a proper ending that doesn't drag on forever.”
- #33Science fiction novels4%
3 of 72 answers · steady (was #38, within the normal wobble)
- Live shelf
- 4%
- Memory shelf
- 4%
It came up when readers asked:
- “I absolutely loved Dune and want something with the same sort of political intrigue and world-building. What should I read next?”
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