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Browse award recognized science fiction books

Browse the complete public library of science fiction novels and novellas recognized by Hugo, Nebula, Locus and Clarke. Every title links to its own award history, sources and reading list options.

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Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny, book cover

Lord of Light

by Roger Zelazny

Novel · 1967

Hugo winnerNebula recognition

A colony of humankind is subjugated by the First Colonists, the crew of the starship that brought them to their new home 1000 years before. They have taken control of ancient technologies and enhanced themselves with godlike psychic powers and virtual immortality.

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.

Luna: Moon Rising by Ian McDonald, book cover

Luna: Moon Rising

by Ian McDonald

Novel · 2019

Locus recognition

Luna: Moon Rising is a 2019 science fiction novel by British author Ian McDonald. The sequel to Luna: Wolf Moon (2017), it continues that book's story of the fallen Corta family, whose remaining members struggle for survival and revenge in the aftermath of their destruction at the hands of their enemies on the Moon.

MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood, book cover

MaddAddam

by Margaret Atwood

Novel · 2013

Locus recognition

MaddAddam is a novel by Canadian writer Margaret Atwood, published on 29 August 2013. MaddAddam concludes the dystopian trilogy that began with Oryx and Crake (2003) and continued with The Year of the Flood (2009). While the plots of these previous novels ran along a parallel timeline, MaddAddam is the continuation of both books.

Man Plus by Frederik Pohl, book cover

Man Plus

by Frederik Pohl

Novel · 1976

Nebula winnerHugo recognitionLocus recognition

Earth is in crisis. There simply isn't enough water and arable land to support the burgeoning population. As the threat of nuclear war looms, the United States looks to Mars for the precious resources that could save humanity.

Marsbound by Joe Haldeman, book cover

Marsbound

by Joe Haldeman

Novel · 2008

Locus recognition

A novel of the red planet from the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of The Accidental Time Machine and Old Twentieth. Young Carmen Dula and her family are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime—they’re going to Mars.

Mary Reilly by Valerie Martin, book cover

Mary Reilly

by Valerie Martin

Novel · 1990 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover

Nebula recognition

This retelling of the enigmatic Dr. Jekyll-Mr. Hyde tale deserves praise for suspense, character creation, and historical verisimilitude. Mary Reilly, a loyal, trusted servant in the household of Dr. Jekyll records in her diary the mysterious circumstances which lead to her Master's tragic fate.

Mefisto in Onyx

by Harlan Ellison

Novella · 1993

Locus winnerHugo recognitionNebula recognition

Mefisto in Onyx is a science fiction novella by American writer Harlan Ellison. The introduction and cover art were contributed by Frank Miller. Originally published in OMNI Magazine October 1993, then released as a hardcover in December 1993, Mefisto in Onyx was later included in Harlan Ellison's 1997 collection Slippage.

Memory by Lois McMaster Bujold, book cover

Memory

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Novel · 1996

Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition

A disgraced space hero gets a second chance. Miles Vorkosigan lied about the state of his health and is dismissed from service by his superior. But when his superior falls mentally ill and starts making mistakes it is to Miles he turns for help.

Memory of Water by Emmi Itäranta, book cover

Memory of Water

by Emmi Itäranta

Novel · 2012

Clarke recognition

Maailmasta on loppumassa vesi. Suunnattoman katastrofin - ehkä ilmastonmuutoksen, ehkä jonkin muun - läpikäynyt ihmiskunta sinnittelee veden vähyyden ja sen säännöstelyä hallitsevan diktatuurin vallan alla. Vain kaatopaikoille hautautunut teknologia ja teemestarien sukupolvien ajan pitämät päiväkirjat muistuttavat entisistä ajoista.

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, book cover

Mexican Gothic

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Novel · 2020 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover

Nebula recognition

An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . . From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes “a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror” (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous 1950s Mexico.

Michaelmas by Algis Budrys, book cover

Michaelmas

by Algis Budrys

Novel · 1977

Locus recognition

Michaelmas (1977) is a science fiction novel by American writer Algis Budrys, first published as a serial in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction in August and September 1976, and published in revised form as a novel in 1977.

Middlegame by Seanan McGuire, book cover

Middlegame

by Seanan McGuire

Novel · 2019 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover

Hugo recognition

"A Tom Doherty Associates book." Meet Roger. Skilled with words, languages come easily to him. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story. Meet Dodger, his twin. Numbers are her world, her obsession, her everything.

Midnight Lamp by Gwyneth Jones, book cover

Midnight Lamp

by Gwyneth Jones

Novel · 2003

Clarke recognition

Midnight Lamp, first published in 2003, is a science fiction novel by British writer Gwyneth Jones. It is the third of a series of five books set in a near-future version of the United Kingdom. It was nominated for both the 2003 BSFA, and the 2004 Arthur C. Clarke Awards.

Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson, book cover

Midnight Robber

by Nalo Hopkinson

Novel · 2000

Hugo recognitionNebula recognition

PRISONER OF NEW HALF-WAY TREE It's Carnival time and the Caribbean-colonized planet of Toussaint is celebrating with music, dance, and pageantry. Masked "Midnight Robbers" waylay revelers with brandished weapons and spellbinding words.

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