28 Best Love Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 28 best love books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Love books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best love books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
28 Best Love Books
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Pride and Prejudice
Also recommended by
2 people
Hillary Clinton recommended this bookHillary Clinton
One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?"
Hillary Clinton's recommendation of this book 
Tim O’Reilly recommended this bookTim O’Reilly
"In terms of classics, you can’t do better than [this author] for understanding the human soul." - Tim O’Reilly
Tim O’Reilly's recommendation of this book
The Kiss Quotient
The Kiss Quotient, Book 1
Jane Eyre
Also recommended by
3 people
Gretchen Rubin recommended this bookGretchen Rubin
"Has started drifting into YA." - Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin's recommendation of this book 
Alice Walker recommended this bookAlice Walker
"My feeling of kinship with [this book] has never waned." - Alice Walker
Alice Walker's recommendation of this book 
Shonda Rhimes recommended this bookShonda Rhimes
"One of those that when you read it, kinda changes you." - Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes's recommendation of this book
Outlander
Outlander, Book 1
Also recommended by
1 person
George R. R. Martin recommended this bookGeorge R. R. Martin
"A wonderful blend of historical drama, science fiction, fantasy, and romance." - George R. R. Martin
George R. R. Martin's recommendation of this book
Seven Days in June
The Notebook
Calhoun Family / Notebook, Book 1
Vision In White
Bride Quartet, Book 1
Red, White & Royal Blue
A Novel
Also recommended by
2 people
Debra Akins recommended this bookDebra Akins
"" - Debra Akins
Debra Akins's recommendation of this book 
Jack Edwards recommended this bookJack Edwards
"A really heartwarming love story." - Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards's recommendation of this book
Eleanor & Park
Call Me by Your Name
A Novel
Also recommended by
3 people
Sam Altman recommended this bookSam Altman
This book was on Sam Altman's bookshelf.
Sam Altman's recommendation of this book 
Tavi Gevinson recommended this bookTavi Gevinson
"Makes you feel as lost in the characters as they are in each other." - Tavi Gevinson
Tavi Gevinson's recommendation of this book - Jack Edwards recommended this book
Jack Edwards
"Will fill [you] with love and then break [your] heart into tiny pieces." - Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards's recommendation of this book
The Fault in Our Stars
Also recommended by
3 people
Elon Musk recommended this bookElon Musk
"Must admit to liking [this book]. Sad, romantic and beautifully named." - Elon Musk
Elon Musk's recommendation of this book 
Taylor Swift recommended this bookTaylor Swift
"My. Favorite. Author." - Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's recommendation of this book 
Emma Watson recommended this bookEmma Watson
"I stayed up til 4 finishing [this book]." - Emma Watson
Emma Watson's recommendation of this book
Wuthering Heights
Also recommended by
2 people
Jordan Peterson recommended this bookJordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
Jordan Peterson's recommendation of this book 
Chloë Grace Moretz recommended this bookChloë Grace Moretz
"I have read it at least 10 times since I was 14. In my opinion, the romance in it is scarcely found in books today." - Chloë Grace Moretz
Chloë Grace Moretz's recommendation of this book
Gone With the Wind
Also recommended by
1 person
Winston Churchill recommended this bookWinston Churchill
One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.
Winston Churchill's recommendation of this book
Indigo
Also recommended by
1 person
Courtney Milan recommended this bookCourtney Milan
"This book is warmth and joy and love, so much of it." - Courtney Milan
Courtney Milan's recommendation of this book
An Extraordinary Union
The Loyal League, Book 1
Bared to You
Crossfire, Book 1
Devil in Winter
Wallflowers, Book 4
Hate to Want You
Forbidden Hearts, Book 1
Lord of Scoundrels
Scoundrels, Book 4
Slave to Sensation
Psy-Changeling, Book 2
The Duke and I
Bridgerton, Book 2
The Hating Game
The Proposal
The Wedding Date, Book 2
The Time Traveler's Wife
The Time Traveler's Wife, Book 1
The Wedding Date
The Wedding Date, Book 1
Tipping the Velvet
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Book 1
Virgin River
Virgin River, Book 1
Sources
- 1
24 Best Romance Novels and Most Romantic Stories to Read in 2022
goodhousekeeping.com
- 2
55 Romance Novels That'll Make You Swoon — Steamy Romance Novels
rd.com
- 3
Best Romance Novels of All Time - Epic Love Stories
oprahdaily.com
- 4
38 Best Romance Books of 2022, From Classics to New Releases
businessinsider.com
- 5
Best Romance Novels of All Time: Top 60+ Love Story Books
prowritingaid.com
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