Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 2004 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 ↗

The Speed of Dark
by Elizabeth Moon
Novel · 2002
Nebula winnerClarke recognitionLocus recognition
In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past. Most genetic defects will be removed at birth; the remaining during infancy. Unfortunately, there will be a generation left behind. For members of that missed generation, small advances will be made.
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Breathmoss
by Ian R. MacLeod
Novella · 2002
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
A 2002 science fiction novella by Ian R. MacLeod. Hugo and Nebula recognition.
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Chindi
by Jack McDevitt
Novel · 2002
Nebula recognition
The universe has been explored--and humanity has all but given up on finding other intelligent life. Then an alien satellite orbiting a distant star sends out an unreadable signal. Is it the final programmed gasp of an ancient, long-dead race?
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Diplomatic Immunity
by Lois McMaster Bujold
Novel · 2002
Nebula recognition
Diplomatic Immunity is a 2002 science fiction novel by American writer Lois McMaster Bujold, part of the Vorkosigan Saga. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2003.
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Light Music
by Kathleen Ann Goonan
Novel · 2002
Nebula recognition
Once the world worked differently -- before "the Silence" from space quieted the airwaves. Once there was a haven called Crescent City, built through the wonders of nanotechnology to transport its enlightened inhabitants into the cosmos. But humanity has failed the city.
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✳Stories for MenJohn Kessel
Stories for Men
by John Kessel
Novella · 2002
Locus recognitionNebula recognition
A 2002 science fiction novella by John Kessel. Locus and Nebula recognition.
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The Empress of Mars
by Kage Baker
Novella · 2003
Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition
"The Empress of Mars" is a science fiction novella by American writer Kage Baker, published in 2003. It won the 2004 Theodore Sturgeon Award and was nominated for the 2004 Hugo Award for Best Novella as well as the 2004 Nebula Award for Best Novella. The novella was expanded into a novel published in 2009.
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The Mount
by Carol Emshwiller
Novel · 2002
Nebula recognition
Charley is an athlete. He wants to be painted crossing the finish line, in his racing silks, with a medal around his neck. But Charley isn't a runner. He is a human mount, the property of one of the alien invaders called Hoots.
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The Potter of Bones
by Eleanor Arnason
Novella · 2002
Nebula recognition
A 2002 science fiction novella by Eleanor Arnason. Nebula recognition.
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