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• Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 4 #40–21

  Welcome to Part 4 of my Top 100 Fantasy Reads of All Time (2025 Edition) — and now we’re entering sacred territory. Ranks 40 through 21 are home to the books that shaped my taste, my reading habits, and in some cases my entire understanding of what fantasy can do.These novels are emotional heavy-hitters, foundational epics, brilliant sequels, unforgettable finales, and a handful of genre-defining masterpieces. Some placements might surprise you… but that’s part of the fun of a highly subjective list from someone who reads a lot of fantasy.If you’re loving this countdown journey, please Like, Subscribe, and tap the Notification Bell so you’re ready for the grand finale.✨ In this episode:– Ranks 40–21 revealed– Some of the most influential reads in my life– Surprising movement since last year’s ranking– Witty one-sentence synopses and personal reflections on each entryJoin the discussion below! Which of these do you consider top-20 material? Which do you want to read next?💕 Love goes out to all those supporting the channel on Patreon! Want to know about who you also can join that community, and earn some bonus perks?: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#Top100Fantasy #BookTube #FantasyRanking #EpicFantasy #Grimdark #Pern #StormlightArchive #MalazanWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Angel of Indian Lake: https://t.ly/g2ug_Best Served Cold: https://t.ly/_k4x2Blade of Tyshalle: https://t.ly/11Z1GChanges: https://t.ly/aSN2WDon’t Fear the Reaper: https://t.ly/SgBC0The Fires of Heaven: https://t.ly/fz8V-The Gathering Storm: https://t.ly/dTiwZThe Great Hunt: https://t.ly/ULjpPThe Heroes: https://t.ly/yJe-nHeroes Die: https://t.ly/bJ7hEA Little Hatred: https://t.ly/ZOKY7Lord of Chaos: https://t.ly/kK-LbMagician: Apprentice: https://t.ly/TSN7fMemories of Ice: https://t.ly/N45ptRed Country: https://t.ly/YJkvNRuin: https://t.ly/3HWelSkin Game: https://t.ly/MEvPwTowers of Midnight: https://t.ly/iHXt-The Trouble with Peace: https://t.ly/V00CqWords of Radiance: https://t.ly/PmZF4Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:22 - List Explanation2:14 - Books 40 - 2113:41 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 3 #60–41

  We’ve crossed the threshold — welcome to Part 3 of my Top 100 Fantasy Reads of 2025, covering ranks 60 through 41! This is where the competition really starts heating up. These aren’t just books I enjoyed… these are books that reshaped my reading life.From intense Malazan heartbreakers, to defining Wheel of Time installments, to massive grimdark showstoppers and classic sci-fantasy, this section is loaded with heavyweights. Some rise, some fall, and some cling tenaciously to their spots like a stubborn wizard refusing to leave a tower.If you love fantasy lists, deep-cut recommendations, and ranking chaos, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Ring the Bell so you catch every episode.✨ In this episode:– Ranks 60–41: true midlist titans– Several major series represented– Books I’ve loved for years + new favorites climbing fast– A mix of humor, reflection, and unapologetically subjective hot takesTell me in the comments: Which books in this batch do YOU put in your own top 50?😍 Thanks so much to our incredible Patreon community. Your support makes a huge difference in keeping this content coming. Join our Patreon community and access early releases, bonus content, and occasional live recordings!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyBooks #BookTube #Top100Fantasy #Malazan #WheelOfTime #DresdenFiles #FantasyRanking #EpicFantasyWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Caine Black Knife: https://t.ly/yGU9VCold Days: https://t.ly/q_WtCDancer’s Lament: https://t.ly/YEbhYA Darkness at Sethanon: https://t.ly/aP7KVDead Beat: https://t.ly/oMC9nThe Dragon Reborn: https://t.ly/AHv1vDragonsdawn: https://t.ly/CG3TTDust of Dreams: https://t.ly/vdJWaThe Eye of the World: https://t.ly/V-eqmHouse of Chains: https://t.ly/XX4D4My Heart is a Chainsaw: https://t.ly/nVKGeThe Name of the Wind: https://t.ly/ndJbgProven Guilty: https://t.ly/X8rO9Silverthorn: https://t.ly/3HUz3Valor: https://t.ly/2PagYWatchmen: https://t.ly/2Tp0IThe Way of Kings: https://t.ly/WSI9CWinter’s Heart: https://t.ly/MmPbzThe Wise Man’s Fear: https://t.ly/zKufnWrath: https://t.ly/K_BEIWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:25 - List Explanation2:24 - Books 60 - 4114:43 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 2 #80–61

  Welcome to Part 2 of my updated Top 100 Fantasy Reads of All Time (2025 Edition)! Today we journey through ranks 80 to 61, where beloved classics jostle with grimdark heavy-hitters, LitRPG mayhem rubs elbows with dragonriders, and more than one book drops or rises in ways sure to spark debate.In this section we hit everything from action-packed urban fantasy, to sprawling epic battles, to sci-fantasy legends, to some very emotional Malazan entries (because of course). Some long-time favorites hold their ground… and some tumble after a year of reflection.If you enjoy fantasy lists, book recommendations, chaotic rankings, and the occasional controversial take, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Ring the Bell so you won’t miss the next episodes in this series!✨ In this episode:– Ranks 80–61 revealed– New arrivals & returning champions– Sharp rises, surprising drops, and unexpected placements– Short, witty summaries and ranking commentary for each bookDrop a comment with your thoughts! Which books do YOU think should be higher? Which ones shocked you? Let’s talk fantasy.❤️ Great appreciation goes out to our Patreon supporters for helping make such episodes possible. Join our Patreon community and access special perks, and our undying thanks!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyBooks #Top100Fantasy #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges #EpicFantasy #Grimdark #UrbanFantasy #Malazan #WheelOfTimeWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Assail: https://t.ly/06mI3Before They Are Hanged: https://t.ly/14r49The Blade Itself: https://t.ly/LSDn2Blood and Bone: https://t.ly/p59HwA Crown of Swords: https://t.ly/QaHVMThe Dark Tower: https://t.ly/lZtgrDaughter of the Empire: https://t.ly/wnKGtDeadhouse Gates: https://t.ly/BfX88Doctor Sleep: https://t.ly/Ni3v1Ex-Heroes: https://t.ly/UWz6hA Game of Thrones: https://t.ly/o7bq0Gardens of the Moon: https://t.ly/_OQsuThe Illearth War: https://t.ly/DkduvMistress of the Empire: https://t.ly/DSJ0PMoreta, Dragonlady of Pern: https://t.ly/Xbwd3The Path of Daggers: https://t.ly/ty2AAServant of the Empire: https://t.ly/HNWAzThis Inevitable Ruin: https://t.ly/_Z_qZTo Green Angel Tower: https://t.ly/ghUweWolves of the Calla: https://t.ly/a3XOLWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:31 - List Explanation2:50 - Books 80 - 6116:24 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Ranking Jim's Fantasy's Greatest Reads | Part 1 #100–81

  Welcome to Part 1 of my brand-new Top 100 Fantasy Reads of 2025! 🎉I’ve read a lot of fantasy over the decades — classics, grimdark epics, cozy adventures, science-fantasy blends, cosmic weirdness, and yes… even the occasional LitRPG dungeon filled with cats, chaos, and questionable life choices. After a ton of thought (and perhaps too much coffee), it’s time to reveal my personal, highly subjective, and proudly chaotic Top 100 Fantasy Reads as of 2025.In this opening episode, I’m counting down the books that landed in spots #100 through #81, including brand-new entries, returning favorites, surprise drops, and a few titles that muscled their way onto the list after a recent reread or mind-blowing audiobook experience. Whether you’re here for Sanderson storms, Abercrombie grimdark, McCaffrey dragons, Donaldson despair, Stephen Graham Jones meta-mayhem, or the absolute unhinged delight that is Dungeon Crawler Carl… there’s something in this first batch for every kind of fantasy fan.Along the way, I share why each book earned its spot, how they compare to last year’s rankings, and why you might want to add (or re-add!) some of these titles to your TBR. This series is all about celebrating the worlds, characters, and stories that have shaped my fantasy journey — and I hope they’ll inspire yours too.If you enjoy this episode, please hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t yet, and ring that NOTIFICATION bell so you won’t miss Parts 2–5 as we climb toward my all-time favorites!📘 What’s included in Part 1:– Ranks #100 through #81– New entries and returning legends– A mix of epic fantasy, grimdark, gothic horror, science-fantasy, and LitRPG chaos– A few surprising rises… and some dramatic drops– My quick thoughts on why each book lands where it does this year✨ Let me know in the comments:Which of these books have you read? Which ones are you adding to your list? And what are YOUR predictions for the Top 10?💙 MUCH thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make these episodes possible. Consider joining our awesome Patreon community!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyBooks #Top100Fantasy #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges #FantasyReads #EpicFantasy #Grimdark #LitRPG #BookRanking #SFFCommunity #BookRecommendations #2025ReadsWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Beyond the Shadows: https://t.ly/4L0HFThe Black Crown: https://t.ly/7ycD6The Butcher’s Masquerade: https://t.ly/t4H93Crossroads of Twilight: https://t.ly/0X_nlThe Dragonbone Chair: https://t.ly/p02xZThe Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook: https://t.ly/xy2bYDungeon Crawler Carl: https://t.ly/8AzjnThe Eye of the Bedlam Bride: https://t.ly/6EyduGalaphile: https://t.ly/MQpWCGrey Sister: https://t.ly/9Pgw3The Haunting of Hill House: https://t.ly/bCYwPI Was a Teenager Slasher: https://t.ly/noNaSThe Last Argument of Kings: https://t.ly/jsLgzMalice: https://t.ly/S6tcAOrb Sceptre Throne: https://t.ly/WBNM1The Power That Preserves: https://t.ly/V9NFjStone of Farewell: https://t.ly/elUqMTigana: https://t.ly/VVxzkThe White Dragon: https://t.ly/MGw13Wind and Truth: https://t.ly/eB-MXWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening 1:05 - List Explanation2:29 - Books 100 - 8116:59 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• 28 Years Later: Genius Revival or Desperate Cash Grab?

  The viral apocalypse is back! After nearly two decades, the horror and heartbreak of 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later return in the brand-new 2025 sequel 28 Years Later. But is this revival a brilliant evolution of the franchise… or just an unnecessary cash grab? In this episode, Jim breaks down all three films, exploring what made the originals so groundbreaking, how the second movie raised the stakes, and why the newest installment might be the boldest chapter yet.Join me as I cover:🔥 The production history and budgets of all three films🔥 Critical and fan reception across the trilogy🔥 Spoiler-lite summaries of each movie🔥 How the “Rage virus” changed the zombie-genre forever🔥 My personal journey watching the trilogy—finally!🔥 Reasons you should watch these movies🔥 And reasons you might want to skip themWhether you love apocalyptic fiction, gritty sci-fi horror, fast-infected chaos, or deep character-driven tragedies, the 28 Days / Weeks / Years Later trilogy offers something unique in each chapter. Let’s talk about what works, what surprised me, and why this franchise may be more relevant in 2025 than ever before.If you enjoy movie reviews, speculative fiction discussions, deep dives, and all things SFFH, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Ring that bell for more content—new episodes drop practically daily!✨ Join our Patreon community for perks, early releases, and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#28YearsLater #28WeeksLater #28DaysLater #RageVirus #HorrorMovies #ApocalypseMovies #MovieReview #SciFiHorror #ZombieMovies #FilmAnalysis #FantasyForTheAges #JimReviews #SFFHWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:32 - The Trilogy: Details & Background4:04 - Brief Summaries5:28 - Jim’s Experience & Thoughts8:56 - Six Reasons You May Enjoy This Trilogy9:57 - Three Reasons These Might Not Be For You10:38 - Final Thoughts11:42 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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