Are you craving something new to read — something magical, thought-provoking, or deeply inspiring that isn’t already on every “Top 10 Fantasy” list?

In this episode, Jim shares 30 lesser-known but fantastic novels across fantasy, science fiction, and horror — each one uniquely written, highly rated by readers and critics alike, and bursting with imagination, heart, and hope.

Some of these stories celebrate courage and compassion; others explore wonder, grace, or the quiet strength of resilience.

All of them deserve more love than they’ve received — and by the end of this video, your TBR will be overflowing.

✨ This episode is spoiler-lite, so dive in freely!

📚 Have you read any of these? Share your thoughts in the comments — agree, disagree, or add your own hidden gems for others to discover!

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The Bird King: https://t.ly/v6xJM

The Changeling Sea: https://t.ly/raKI9

City of Stairs: https://t.ly/7aPag

A Door into Ocean: https://t.ly/NJ-cP

Empress of Forever: https://t.ly/Zcg-u

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The Light of the Midnight Stars: https://t.ly/T_xn0

The Mountain in the Sea: https://t.ly/QPBpo

My Heart Is a Chainsaw: https://t.ly/UcfEi

The Orphan’s Tales: In the Night Garden:

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Planetfall: https://t.ly/AG12S

The Quantum Thief: https://t.ly/ImA4R

The Queens of Innis Lear: https://t.ly/4eKQH

The Recollection: https://t.ly/Z90B2

Semiosis: https://t.ly/KXbtJ

The Silent Land: https://t.ly/Fq-Z1

Sorcerer to the Crown: https://t.ly/eYiaz

The Space Between Worlds: https://t.ly/m6AiZ

The Sparrow: https://t.ly/2osl6

The Speed of Dark: https://t.ly/NCTZz

A Stranger in Olondria: https://t.ly/EVfTU

Way Station: https://t.ly/Z5Dum

Wheel of the Infinite: https://t.ly/tGmN2

The Wolf of Oren-Yaro: https://t.ly/1sqFw

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0:00 - Opening

1:16 - Episode Explanation

2:51 - 13 Fantasy Recommendations

8:53 - 13 Sci-Fi Recs

14:26 - 4 Horror Books Worth the Time

16:29 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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