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by omarhaneef 2314 days ago
This is a fine list. I think the algos are probably reasonable and so forth.

The reason I can say that is because it reads pretty much like a greatest hits of fantasy fiction list.

It would be interesting to normalize it in various ways:

Most read book per unit time that has passed since it was released. (Contrast NK Jemisen’s work from last year with Martins work from the 90s with Tolkien etc)

Most commonly read book that is not on the amazon list. (Most surprising book on the list)

Most widely read book that doesn’t have a tv show or movie.

And perhaps other smart variations that you and other readers might think of.