The romantic comedy novels AI recommends most
In week 46 of 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini 12 reader questions about romantic comedy novels, twice each: 72 real answers. The book they named most was The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, in 18 of 72 answers (25%). Next came The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary (16) and Book Lovers by Emily Henry (16).
Each assistant has its own favourite
ChatGPT and Claude search the web before they answer. Gemini answers from what it already knows. That is why they do not always agree.
The Hating Game
Sally Thorne
The Hating Game
Sally Thorne
Book Lovers
Emily Henry
How open is this shelf?
No book is named in even a third of answers. There is room for a well-described book to be picked up.
The 12 questions readers ask
Each question was asked twice of each assistant. 48 answers came with a live web search and 24 from memory.
- What are the best romantic comedy novels of all time? I want something properly funny and swoony.
- I've never really read rom-coms before, where should I start? Is there a good one to ease me in?
- What are the best new romantic comedy books that have come out in the last year or so?
- Are there any underrated or lesser-known rom-com novels I should be reading? I feel like I keep seeing the same ones everywhere.
- I need a birthday present for my mum who loves cosy, funny love stories and Sunday afternoon reading. Which rom-com novel would you suggest?
- What's a good light romantic comedy to read on a rainy weekend when I just want to curl up and laugh?
- Can you recommend some enemies-to-lovers rom-coms that are actually funny and not too steamy?
- I absolutely loved Bridget Jones's Diary, what other romantic comedy novels are similar to it?
- I've read everything by Marian Keyes and loved it. Who should I read next?
- Our book club wants a romantic comedy that will get people chatting and arguing a bit. Any ideas for a good pick?
- What are the best romantic comedy novels by British authors? I like that dry, self-deprecating humour.
- Is there a romantic comedy series worth starting where each book follows a different couple?
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AI Shelf, week 46, asked on 9 November 2026. Every answer is a real reply from ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini to a question a reader would ask. Updated every week. UK panel.