I don’t mean to derail the thread, but why do you say that? I remember reading at least one Xanth book back in the day and liked it (though I don’t actually remember much about it specifically)
I remembered liking the books as a kid. Reread the first three relatively recently. They DO NOT hold up. Specifically Anthony has some very, very problematic views re: women.
And if you read the later books, or some of his other works you realize he REALLY has problematic views on men and underage relationships that are very disturbing.