Jim is joined once again by Glenn the Geeky Hippie for a conversation every SFF fan understands: the hunt for those rare books that NEVER fail as recommendations.

You know the ones. The books you hand to someone with complete confidence because they consistently amaze readers, spark imagination, and remind us why we fell in love with fantasy and science fiction in the first place.

In this episode, Glenn shares five of his ultimate “go-to” SFF recommendations — books and series that deliver wonder, emotion, adventure, unforgettable characters, and the kind of storytelling that sticks with you long after the final page. Along the way, Jim and Glenn discuss the value of recommendations, exploding TBR piles, gateway reads into fantasy and sci-fi, and the joy of discovering your next favorite book through fellow fans.

Whether you’re brand new to SFF or a longtime genre veteran looking for your next must-read, this episode is packed with passionate recommendations and nerdy discussion.

Be sure to share YOUR own go-to SFF recommendation down in the comments!

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Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?

The Commonwealth Saga: https://t.ly/D6o67

The Deed of Paksenarrion: https://t.ly/lGQ90

The Dragonriders of Pern: https://t.ly/bNtvG

The Expanse: https://t.ly/_KYOm

Honor Harrington: https://t.ly/R-e0M

Judas Unchained: https://t.ly/0CcJV

The Kaiju Preservation Society: https://t.ly/BGopw

Malazan Book of the Fallen: https://t.ly/mJrmu

Necroscope Series: https://t.ly/c-geM

Old Man’s War: https://t.ly/Q3uJu

Pandora’s Star: https://t.ly/RVcwN

Redshirts: https://t.ly/_ZPHk

The Riftwar Saga: https://t.ly/pXhA0

Starter Villain: https://t.ly/CGxLm

The Wheel of Time: https://t.ly/vmGYt

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0:00 - Opening

1:32 - Episode Explanation

2:39 - The Value of Recommendations

5:07 - Glenn’s Top 5 Recs

21:17 - Jim’s Take & Glenn’s Twist

27:09 - Wrap-up & Conclusion

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