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What happens when you strip away opinion and nostalgia, and let the data decide which fantasy book series reign supreme? In this solo episode, Jim dives deep into sales numbers, critical acclaim, and average fan ratings across Goodreads, Storygraph, and Amazon to reveal the Top 20 Fantasy Series (4+ books) published since 1950, ranked purely by the numbers!
From the sprawling armies of Malazan Book of the Fallen to the witty brilliance of Discworld, the emotional power of Realm of the Elderlings, and the titanic juggernauts like Harry Potter and The Wheel of Time, this countdown delivers facts, fun, and maybe a few surprises.
Which series earned their place? Which ones fell short?
And will your favorites make the cut?
Watch to find out — and let the debate begin in the comments!
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Did the data get it right? Which fantasy series would you rank higher?
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📊 Series evaluated by:
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• Critical acclaim and awards history
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• Must have 4+ books and published after 1950
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Want to purchase book series mentioned in this episode?
A Song of Ice and Fire: https://t.ly/78EP_
The Belgariad/Mallorean Saga: https://t.ly/jfOA_
The Chronicles of Narnia: https://t.ly/AbE34
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: https://t.ly/esSGY
The Dark Tower: https://t.ly/0yCfx
Discworld: https://t.ly/AzAZ2
Dragonlance: https://t.ly/oC7GW
The Dresden Files: https://t.ly/mZKXm
Earthsea Cycle: https://t.ly/BKJ0K
Harry Potter: https://t.ly/mHGGG
The Inheritance Cycle: https://t.ly/o2Bw0
The Legend of Drizzt: https://t.ly/W_YwY
Malazan Book of the Fallen: https://t.ly/6JLnp
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: https://t.ly/IGyr1
Realm of the Elderlings: https://t.ly/Jvhui
The Riftwar Saga: https://t.ly/eiONl
Shannara: https://t.ly/X6Mvm
The Stormlight Archive: https://t.ly/x2NkJ
The Wheel of Time: https://t.ly/vmGYt
The Witcher: https://t.ly/XN9e1
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0:00 - Opening
1:28 - Episode Explanation
2:53 - The Top 20 List
25:19 - Conclusion & Wrap-up
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