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• Best Sci-Fi Novels of the 1990s OVERLOOKED by Awards

  ✨ The 1990s were packed with groundbreaking science fiction—cyberpunk matured, space opera returned in force, and near-future thrillers exploded. The Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards recognized plenty of classics…but they didn’t catch everything.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim takes you year by year through the 1990s to spotlight the top two sci-fi novels from each year that were completely overlooked by the major awards. These are the books that readers loved, critics praised, or that sold strongly—but somehow never got the big award nods.From forgotten space adventures to hard-SF gems and dystopian thrillers that deserved more recognition, you’ll discover which titles truly stand the test of time, even without a trophy.📚 Which of these overlooked 90s sci-fi novels have you read? Which do you think deserved a nomination? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your takes!👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more explorations of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. Huge thanks to our Patreon supporters for keeping this channel going strong. Join us if you’d like to connect more deeply and get extra perks! — https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #1990sSciFi #UnderratedBooks #FantasyForTheAges #BookTube #HiddenGems #ForgottenClassics #SciFiCommunity #SFFBooks #BookRecommendations #SciFiTBR #BookDiscussion #SciFiReadersWant to purchase books mentioned in this episode?The Broken God: https://t.ly/uhy-MBrother to Dragons: https://t.ly/fNeFnCelestial Matters: https://t.ly/MGepqCode of Conduct: https://t.ly/EnkrgExpendable: https://t.ly/_45Q9The Face of the Waters: https://t.ly/OW81ZForbidden Knowledge: https://t.ly/0BNKqThe Fortunate Fall: https://t.ly/nG8YtThe Hacker and the Ants: https://t.ly/tgNlfKalifornia: https://t.ly/Bq28JLovelock: https://t.ly/J8t0PMindstar Rising: https://t.ly/n1abJRider at the Gate: https://t.ly/oV6naSignal to Noise: https://t.ly/WJ83qStanding Wave: https://t.ly/nfP1UStrange Attractors: https://t.ly/D3H3ETime on My Hands: https://t.ly/-bVm-Vigilant: https://t.ly/BNOmBA World of Difference: https://t.ly/czPdKThe World Next Door: https://t.ly/87Jz0Ways 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 - Opening1:53 - Episode Explanation2:50 - Great Sci-Fi Novels of the 1990s10:35 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Best Sci-Fi Novels of the 1980s Snubbed by Awards

  ✨ Think the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards caught all the best science fiction of the 1980s? Think again. In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim digs deep into the decade that gave us cyberpunk, space opera epics, and dystopian thrillers—spotlighting the amazing books that somehow slipped through the awards radar.From forgotten alien invasions to near-future technothrillers, post-apocalyptic survival tales to deep philosophical thought experiments, these are the novels readers loved but committees overlooked. For each year of the decade, you’ll get Jim’s pick for the “best” snubbed book plus a worthy runner-up—and maybe discover some new favorites for your TBR.📚 Which of these gems have you read? Which do you think deserved better recognition? Jump into the comments and let’s talk sci-fi!👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell so you don’t miss future dives into fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. Huge thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping keep this channel alive—join us there if you’d like extra perks and ways to connect: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #1980sSciFi #UnderratedBooks #FantasyForTheAges #BookTube #SciFiCommunity #HiddenGems #ForgottenClassics #BookRecommendations #SciFiTBR #SFFBooks #BookDiscussion #SciFiReadersWant to purchase books mentioned in this episode?A Century of Progress: https://amazon.com/dp/0523485689 CV: https://amazon.com/dp/B00N2GD8S0 The Cyborg and the Sorcerers: https://t.ly/uK8Zq Dinosaur Planet Survivors: https://t.ly/MpjKO Down to a Sunless Sea: https://amazon.com/dp/1434497976 Dream Baby: https://t.ly/oYB1G Glory Lane: https://t.ly/GmZQt The Guardians of Isis: https://t.ly/8Ufk4 The Last Ship: https://amazon.com/dp/0345359828 Master of Paxwax: https://t.ly/KNS6q The Observers: https://t.ly/_EuqN The Quiet Earth: https://t.ly/oqL9a Saraband of Lost Time: https://t.ly/HjWIR The Stainless Steel Rat for President: https://t.ly/yTiHK Starhammer: https://amazon.com/dp/B015X46B2S Tool of the Trade: https://t.ly/LXWZl An Unusual Angle: https://t.ly/awDDj The Visitors: https://t.ly/PLpq6 The Wall Around Eden: https://t.ly/mubLu Ways 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 - Opening1:41 - Episode Explanation3:11 - Great Sci-Fi Novels of the 1980s19:01 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Snubbed by the Awards: Best Sci-Fi Novels of the 1970s

  Some of the best science fiction of the 1970s never even made it onto an awards ballot. No Hugos. No Nebulas. No Locus trophies, Clarke medals, or BSFA plaques. But these are books that sold strongly, earned lasting fan love, and still hold up with terrific ratings and critical praise.In this episode, Jim digs into the hidden gems of each year in the decade—from 1970 through 1979—spotlighting two novels per year that got completely overlooked by the awards establishment. These are the award-snubbed classics you may never have read, but should definitely consider adding to your list.We’ll share why each title matters, what makes it unique, and why it stood out in its year despite never receiving the genre’s biggest honors. If you’re looking for fresh sci-fi reads that history unfairly ignored, this is your guide.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tap that notification bell so you never miss an episode.💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—did we miss your favorite snubbed novel of the ’70s?❤️ A huge thanks to our Patreon supporters who make this channel possible. Want to join them? Head over to Patreon and be part of the Fantasy for the Ages community: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #BookTube #SFF #ClassicSciFi #FantasyForTheAges #BestBooks #UnderratedBooksWant to purchase books mentioned in this episode?Alien: The Official Movie Novelization: https://t.ly/v5uRHThe Bladerunner: https://t.ly/QDk3zThe Bug Wars: https://t.ly/K2y8kCeremony of the Innocent: https://t.ly/6lUryThe Daleth Effect: https://t.ly/OcZvDA Darkness in My Soul: https://t.ly/iTeUODarkover Landfall: https://t.ly/DutAGThe Deep: https://t.ly/AAs_ODoctor Rat: https://t.ly/ZG0FPThe Fall of Chronopolis: https://t.ly/2RSThThe Flying Sorcerers: https://t.ly/MNZO0The Grand Wheel: https://t.ly/P1hMPGround Zero Man: https://t.ly/WMzpQHigh-Rise: https://t.ly/oOyDoThe Jupiter Theft: https://t.ly/qW_JaA Maze of Death: https://t.ly/Qkh1qSpace Skimmer: https://t.ly/GUcuhSplinter of the Mind’s Eye: https://t.ly/ChheeSurvivor: https://t.ly/HLZfSThe Tar-Aiym Krang: https://t.ly/vhMDVWays 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 - Opening1:19 - Episode Explanation3:08 - Two 1960s Corrections4:58 - Great Sci-Fi Novels of the 1970s21:28 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Best Sci-Fi Novels of the 1960s that the Awards Ignored

  The 1960s gave us some of the most legendary science fiction ever written… but many incredible novels were completely ignored by the Hugos, the Nebulas, and every other major award. In this episode, Jim dives deep into the data — sales numbers, Goodreads/StoryGraph/Amazon ratings, and critical reviews — to uncover 20 sci-fi gems from the 1960s that were beloved by fans and critics alike, yet received zero recognition from the awards committees.From lost generation-ship societies to dying Earth jungles, from satirical military adventures to techno-thrillers that changed the genre forever — these are the novels that deserve a place on your bookshelf.✨ If you’re looking for your next great read in science fiction, start here. Which of these overlooked sci-fi novels have you read? Which one will you pick up next? Let us know in the comments below!#ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #FantasyForTheAges #BookTube #BookRecommendations #SciFiCommunity #UnderratedBooks #ClassicSciFi #HugoAwards #NebulaAwards #BookReviewWant to purchase books mentioned in this episode?The Andromeda Strain: https://t.ly/oSRIFBill, the Galactic Hero: https://t.ly/WSQ9LCaptive Universe: https://t.ly/QDt01City of Illusions: https://t.ly/qdpMrThe Crystal World: https://t.ly/1XI14Dr. Futurity: https://t.ly/fXTD4The Drowned World: https://t.ly/tk5wWThe Fell Sword of Mars: The Game-Players of Titan: https://t.ly/bTVz7Greybeard: https://t.ly/NxyH8The Last Starship from Earth: https://t.ly/FqwTlThe Long Result: https://t.ly/Ak6hBMake Room! Make Room!: https://t.ly/CRqhDMemoirs Found in a Bathtub: https://t.ly/wCulpPlanet of the Apes: https://t.ly/aNdi3The Planet Killers: https://t.ly/3DTdrThe Puzzle Planet: https://t.ly/1rJThThe Status Civilization: https://t.ly/61YcQThe Still, Small Voice of Trumpets: https://t.ly/aD9twThe Technicolor Time Machine: https://t.ly/LYP74Uncharted Stars: https://t.ly/Hro31Ways 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 - Opening1:21 - Episode Explanation3:09 - Great Sci-Fi Novels of the 1960s15:34 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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• Stephen Graham Jones’ Darkest Novel Yet? (The Least of My Scars)

  Step into the mind of a killer—if you dare. In this solo review, Jim explores The Least of My Scars by Stephen Graham Jones, a psychological horror novel that locks you into the twisted thoughts of a serial killer. With its shocking opening scene, layers of manipulation, and an ending you’ll never see coming, this book is as unsettling as it is brilliant.Jim shares why this novel was such an incredible read, breaking down the originality of the premise, Jones’ razor-sharp writing, and the haunting tension that keeps you turning pages while wishing you could look away. If you’re ready for horror that digs deep into psychology and doesn’t let go, this is the book for you.Have you read The Least of My Scars? What did you think of the ride Jones takes us on? Let us know in the comments!📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode • The Least of My Scars (2013) — Stephen Graham Jones👥 Stay connected with us for more reviews, rankings, and deep dives into fantasy, horror, and sci-fi!If you enjoyed this review, please hit Like, Subscribe, and tap that Notification Bell so you won’t miss the next episode. And a huge thank-you to our Patreon supporters who keep this channel going—you can join them for some great perks and to help us keep these episodes coming: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#StephenGrahamJones #TheLeastOfMyScars #HorrorBookReview #PsychologicalHorror #BookTube #FantasyForTheAges #HorrorCommunity #BookReview #SerialKillerFiction #DarkReadsWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?The Least of My Scars: https://t.ly/PIo6dWays 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 - Opening1:07 - Book Basics1:33 - Spoiler-Lite Synopses2:17 - Jim’s Take3:29 - 8 Reasons You Might Enjoy This Book5:15 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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