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:

• Total lifetime sales

• Critical acclaim and awards history

• Fan ratings (Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon averages)

• 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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