Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 1992 Nebula Award, winners first, with page counts, reader ratings and a link to each book.
The Nebulas are selected by eligible members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. Award records here retain SFADB ceremony years, which can differ from eligibility years on the official Nebula site. The library focuses on science fiction novels and novellas. Official award site ↗

Beggars in Spain
by Nancy Kress
Novella · 1991
Hugo winnerNebula winnerLocus recognition
In a world where the slightest edge can mean the difference between success and failure, Leisha Camden is beautiful, extraordinarily intelligent ... and one of an ever-growing number of human beings who have been genetically modified to never require sleep.Once considered interesting anomalies, now Leisha…
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Stations of the Tide
by Michael Swanwick
Novel · 1991
Nebula winnerHugo recognitionClarke recognition
The story of a nameless bureaucrat who is sent by the Office of Technology Transfer, charged with restricting the flow of dangerous technologies, to the planet Miranda to search for a fugitive in possession of forbidden technological knowledge.
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Apartheid, Superstrings, and Mordecai Thubana
by Michael Bishop
Novella · 1989
Nebula recognition
A 1989 science fiction novella by Michael Bishop. Nebula recognition.
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Barrayar
by Lois McMaster Bujold
Novel · 1991
Hugo winnerLocus winnerNebula recognition
Barrayar is a science fiction novel by American writer Lois McMaster Bujold. It was first published as four installments in Analog in July–October 1991, and then published in book form by Baen Books in October 1991.
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Bone Dance
by Emma Bull
Novel · 1991 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover
Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition
Bone Dance is a 1991 novel by American writer Emma Bull, described variously as fantasy, hard science fiction and cyberpunk. It was nominated for the Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards in 1992.
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✳Bully!Mike Resnick
Bully!
by Mike Resnick
Novella · 1990
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
A 1990 science fiction novella by Mike Resnick. Hugo and Nebula recognition.
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✳Man Opening a DoorPaul Ash
Man Opening a Door
by Paul Ash
Novella · 1991
Nebula recognition
A 1991 science fiction novella by Paul Ash. Nebula recognition.
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Orbital Resonance
by John Barnes
Novel · 1991
Nebula recognition
Orbital Resonance is a science fiction novel by John Barnes. It is the first of four books comprising the Century Next Door series, followed by Kaleidoscope Century, Candle, and The Sky So Big and Black.
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Synners
by Pat Cadigan
Novel · 1991
Clarke winnerNebula recognition
In Synners, the line between technology and humanity is hopelessly slim. A constant stream of new technology spawns crime before it hits the streets; the human mind and the external landscape have fused to the point where any encounter with "reality" is incidental.
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The Difference Engine
by William Gibson & Bruce Sterling
Novel · 1990
Nebula recognition
1855: The Industrial Revolution is in full and inexorable swing, powered by steam-driven cybernetic Engines. Charles Babbage perfects his Analytical Engine and the computer age arrives a century ahead of its time.
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✳The Gallery of His DreamsKristine Kathryn Rusch
The Gallery of His Dreams
by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Novella · 1991
Locus winnerHugo recognitionNebula recognition
A 1991 science fiction novella by Kristine Kathryn Rusch. Locus Award winner; Hugo and Nebula recognition.
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