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1976 Locus Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 1976 Locus Award, winners first, with page counts, reader ratings and a link to each book.

Voted on by readers of Locus magazine, the Locus Award is a reliable guide to books readers loved. We include its science fiction novel and novella winners and finalists, plus labeled poll favorites from earlier years. Official award site ↗

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Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany, book cover

Dhalgren

by Samuel R. Delany

Novel · 1975

Locus recognitionNebula recognition

A mysterious disaster has stricken the midwestern American city of Bellona, and its aftereffects are disturbing: a city block burns down and is intact a week later; clouds cover the sky for weeks, then part to reveal two moons; a week passes for one person…

The Computer Connection by Alfred Bester, book cover

The Computer Connection

by Alfred Bester

Novel · 1975

Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition

Alfred Bester's first science fiction novel since The Stars My Destination was a major event--a fast-moving adventure story set in Earth's future. A band of immortals--as charming a bunch of eccentrics as you'll ever come across--recruit a new member, the brilliant Cherokee physicist Sequoya Guess.

The Shockwave Rider by John Brunner, book cover

The Shockwave Rider

by John Brunner

Novel · 1975

Locus recognition

This 1975 book pretty much nailed the contradictions inherent in global networking, long before the network was created. It's full of wiretapping spooks, genius kids, networked churches, fake identities, network worms, encryption, nonprofits that outfox the spooks to help society, the works.

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