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2026 Arthur C. Clarke Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 2026 Arthur C. Clarke Award, winners first, with page counts, reader ratings and a link to each book.

The Arthur C. Clarke Award is a juried award for science fiction novels published in the United Kingdom. It supplies a different perspective from fan and professional voting. Clarke records in this catalog are novels, not a separate novella prize. Official award site ↗

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When There Are Wolves Again by E. J. Swift, book cover

When There Are Wolves Again

by E. J. Swift

Novel · 2025

Clarke winner

The extraordinary speculative novel of past, present and future, by the Clarke Award-shortlisted author of THE CORAL BONES. Decades from now, two women sit around a fire on Beltane, May Eve, and reflect on their life stories.

Luminous by Silvia Park, book cover

Luminous

by Silvia Park

Novel · 2025

Clarke recognition

Luminous is a 2025 science fiction novel by Silvia Park. It follows three siblings, two human and one robotic, in a near-future reunified Korea. The novel received critical praise for its exploration of the nature of humanity with relationship to robots.

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