What books do you recommend when someone says: “I want to get into fantasy and sci-fi… but I don’t know where to start?”
Today, Jim is joined once again by the one and only Roofmistress Leigh-a for a lively, funny, and passionate discussion about FIVE speculative fiction recommendations she believes NEVER miss. These are the books and series she confidently hands to friends, family, and curious newcomers—the stories that reliably create new SFF fans.
Some picks are classic. Some are modern. Some may surprise you. But all of them come with the full Leigh-a seal of approval.
Along the way, expect plenty of banter, passionate defense of favorite books, discussion about what makes stories truly accessible and memorable, and probably at least one moment where Jim realizes he’s being judged for his reading habits.
If you enjoyed Glenn the Geeky Hippie’s “go-to recommendation” episode, this is very much in that same spirit—but now with more tiara energy.
What are YOUR go-to, can’t-miss SFF recommendations? Let us know down in the comments!
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Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?
Dark Disciple: https://t.ly/ltqnz
Darth Plagueis: https://t.ly/EqAmy
The Dresden Files: https://t.ly/mZKXm
Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://t.ly/8Azjn
The Expanse: https://t.ly/vVGAw
Necroscope Series: https://t.ly/aO5MZ
Nettle & Bone: https://t.ly/IWcWV
Origins of The Wheel of Time: https://t.ly/qfqW_
A Parade of Horribles: https://t.ly/p71Sh
Seaborn Cycle: https://t.ly/YiIfD
The Thrawn Trilogy: https://t.ly/lPt7t
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0:00 - Opening
1:11 - Welcome Guest / Episode Explanation
2:23 - The Value of Recommendations
3:46 - Roofmistress Leigh-a’s Top 5
25:20 - Jim’s Take
28:13 - Wrap-up & Conclusion
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