✨ 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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