Award-Winning Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels

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21 participants (151 books)

Overview

Not all awards are created equal, but I'm using it as a way to find new books! I pulled all of the winners from the Arthur C. Clarke Awards, Locus Awards (Best Science Fiction, Best Fantasy, and Best Overall [retired]), Nebula Awards, and Hugo Awards.

Note: I do not believe that you can separate the art from the artist, especially when science fiction and fantasy originated as a form of resistance and political commentary, so I have done my best to omit authors that have caused harm. Please feel free to reach out to me if I have missed anyone.

If you want to see the full list of award winners, you can find them easily on their respective Wikipedia pages below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Award_for_Best_Novel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebula_Award_for_Best_Novel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_Award_for_Best_Science_Fiction_Novel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_Award_for_Best_Fantasy_Novel

Challenge Books

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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke

1006 pages • 2004 • 155 editions

fiction fantasy historical literary adventurous mysterious slow-paced
Spin by Robert Charles Wilson

Spin Saga #1

Spin

Robert Charles Wilson

458 pages • 2005 • 30 editions

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced
Rainbows End by Vernor Vinge

Rainbows End

Vernor Vinge

381 pages • 2006 • 10 editions

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced
Man Plus by Frederik Pohl

Man Plus #1

Man Plus

Frederik Pohl

215 pages • 1976 • 12 editions

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer by Neal Stephenson

The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer

Neal Stephenson

512 pages • 1995 • 27 editions

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced
Slow River by Nicola Griffith

Slow River

Nicola Griffith

352 pages • 1995 • 5 editions

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
Powers by Ursula K. Le Guin

Annals of the Western Shore #3

Powers

Ursula K. Le Guin

502 pages • 2007 • 13 editions

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
Moving Mars by Greg Bear

Queen of Angels #3

Moving Mars

Greg Bear

448 pages • 1993 • 14 editions

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov

Foundation (Publication Order) #4

Foundation's Edge

Isaac Asimov

452 pages • 1982 • 62 editions

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
The Falling Woman by Pat Murphy

The Falling Woman

Pat Murphy

288 pages • 1986 • 10 editions

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced