The Tusks of Extinction
by Ray Nayler
Novella · 2024
Hugo winnerLocus recognitionNebula recognition
A 2024 science fiction novella by Ray Nayler. Hugo Award winner; Locus and Nebula recognition.
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Award recognized science fiction novellas
Want a shorter science fiction read? Explore novellas recognized by Hugo, Nebula and Locus, including winners, finalists and labeled historical poll selections.
A novella offers a shorter reading experience than a typical novel. The catalog preserves the source award category when organizations classify a work differently. Some novellas are sold inside a collection or magazine, so check the named purchase edition. A later expanded novel can be a different edition or even a different work.
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The Ultimate Earth
Novella · 2000
Hugo winnerNebula winner
A 2000 science fiction novella by Jack Williamson. Hugo and Nebula Award winner.
The Unconquered Country
by Geoff Ryman
Novella · 1986 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover
Nebula recognition
A 1986 science fiction novella by Geoff Ryman. Nebula recognition.
The Walls of the Universe
by Paul Melko
Novella · 2006
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
A 2006 science fiction novella by Paul Melko. Hugo and Nebula recognition.
The WatchedChristopher Priest
The Watched
Novella · 1978
Hugo recognitionLocus recognition
A 1978 science fiction novella by Christopher Priest. Hugo and Locus recognition.
The Way of All Ghosts
by Greg Bear
Novella · 1999
Locus recognition
A 1999 science fiction novella by Greg Bear. Locus recognition.
The Wedding Album
Novella · 1999
Nebula recognition
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The Weight of the Sunrise
by Vylar Kaftan
Novella · 2013
Nebula winner
"The Weight of the Sunrise" is a 2013 alternate history short story by Vylar Kaftan. It was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction in February 2013.
The White Otters of ChildhoodMichael Bishop
The White Otters of Childhood
Novella · 1973
Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition
A 1973 science fiction novella by Michael Bishop. Hugo and Locus and Nebula recognition.
The Winter BeachKate Wilhelm
The Winter Beach
by Kate Wilhelm
Novella · 1981
Nebula recognition
A 1981 science fiction novella by Kate Wilhelm. Nebula recognition.
The Women of Nell Gwynne's
by Kage Baker
Novella · 2009
Locus winnerNebula winnerHugo recognition
A 2009 science fiction novella by Kage Baker. Locus and Nebula Award winner; Hugo recognition.
The Wonderful SecretKeith Laumer
The Wonderful Secret
by Keith Laumer
Novella · 1977
Hugo recognition
A 1977 science fiction novella by Keith Laumer. Hugo recognition.
The Word for World is Forest
Novella · 1972
Hugo winnerLocus recognitionNebula recognition
Centuries in the future, Terrans have established a logging colony & military base named “New Tahiti” on a tree-covered planet whose small, green-furred, big-eyed inhabitants have a culture centered on lucid dreaming. Terran greed spirals around native innocence & wisdom, overturning the ancient society.
The World OutsideRobert Silverberg
The World Outside
Novella · 1970
Hugo recognition
A 1970 science fiction novella by Robert Silverberg. Hugo recognition.
Thesme and the Ghayrog
Novella · 1982 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover
Locus recognition
A 1982 science fiction novella by Robert Silverberg. Locus recognition.
This Is How You Lose the Time War
by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Novella · 2019
Hugo winnerLocus winnerNebula winner
Two rival agents exchange letters across the battlefield of time.
Time Ablaze
Novella · 2004
Hugo recognition
A 2004 science fiction novella by Michael A. Burstein. Hugo recognition.
Time Travelers Never Die
Novella · 1995
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
Shel and his friend Dave journey through time in search of Shel's missing physicist-father, but make a devastating discovery that changes their lives forever when Shel violates their agreement not to visit the future.
Time Was
by Ian McDonald
Novella · 2018
Locus recognition
A love story stitched across time and war, shaped by the power of books. In the heart of World War II, Tom and Ben became lovers.
Time-Out
Novella · 1989
Hugo recognition
A 1989 science fiction novella by Connie Willis. Hugo recognition.
Tiny TangoJudith Moffett
Tiny Tango
Novella · 1989
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
A 1989 science fiction novella by Judith Moffett. Hugo and Nebula recognition.
To Be Taught, If Fortunate
Novella · 2019
Hugo recognitionLocus recognition
Four explorers change themselves to meet the worlds they discover.
To JorslemRobert Silverberg
To Jorslem
Novella · 1969
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
A 1969 science fiction novella by Robert Silverberg. Hugo and Nebula recognition.
To Leave a MarkKim Stanley Robinson
To Leave a Mark
Novella · 1982
Hugo recognition
A 1982 science fiction novella by Kim Stanley Robinson. Hugo recognition.
Transit
Novella · 1983
Nebula recognition
A 1983 science fiction novella by Vonda N. McIntyre. Nebula recognition.
Trial of the CenturyLawrence M. Schoen
Trial of the Century
Novella · 2013
Nebula recognition
A 2013 science fiction novella by Lawrence M. Schoen. Nebula recognition.
Trinity
by Nancy Kress
Novella · 1984
Nebula recognition
A 1984 science fiction novella by Nancy Kress. Nebula recognition.
Troika
Novella · 2011
Hugo recognitionLocus recognition
A 2011 science fiction novella by Alastair Reynolds. Hugo and Locus recognition.
True Names
by Benjamin Rosenbaum & Cory Doctorow
Novella · 2008
Hugo recognitionLocus recognition
"True Names" is a 2008 science fiction story by Cory Doctorow and Benjamin Rosenbaum. It was first published in the anthology Fast Forward 2.
True Names
by Vernor Vinge
Novella · 1981
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
"A marvellous mixture of hard-science SF and sword-and-sorcery imagery.... You wish the author were present so you could applaud." - Analog
TruthRobert Reed
Truth
by Robert Reed
Novella · 2008
Hugo recognition
A 2008 science fiction novella by Robert Reed. Hugo recognition.
Umbernight
Novella · 2018
Locus recognition
A 2018 science fiction novella by Carolyn Ives Gilman. Locus recognition.
Under Two Moons
Novella · 1965
Nebula recognition
A 1965 science fiction novella by Frederik Pohl. Nebula recognition.
Unicorn Tapestry
Novella · 1980
Nebula winner
A 1980 science fiction novella by Suzy McKee Charnas. Nebula Award winner.
Unsound VariationsGeorge R. R. Martin
Unsound Variations
Novella · 1982
Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition
"Unsound Variations" is a 1982 science fiction short story by George R. R. Martin, about chess. It was first published in Amazing Stories.
Upright Women Wanted
by Sarah Gailey
Novella · 2020
Hugo recognitionLocus recognition
“That girl’s got more wrong notions than a barn owl’s got mean looks.” Esther is a stowaway.
Valentina
by Joseph H. Delaney & Marc Stiegler
Novella · 1984
Hugo recognition
A 1984 science fiction novella by Joseph H. Delaney & Marc Stiegler. Hugo recognition.
Via Roma
Novella · 1994
Locus recognition
A 1994 science fiction novella by Robert Silverberg. Locus recognition.
Viator
Novella · 2004 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover
Locus recognition
A 2004 science fiction novella by Lucius Shepard. Locus recognition.
Vishnu at the Cat Circus
by Ian McDonald
Novella · 2009
Hugo recognitionLocus recognition
A 2009 science fiction novella by Ian McDonald. Hugo and Locus recognition.
Walk in SilenceCatherine Asaro
Walk in Silence
Novella · 2003
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
A 2003 science fiction novella by Catherine Asaro. Hugo and Nebula recognition.
Wall, Stone, Craft
Novella · 1993
Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition
A 1993 science fiction novella by Walter Jon Williams. Hugo and Locus and Nebula recognition.
We All Die NakedJames Blish
We All Die Naked
by James Blish
Novella · 1969
Hugo recognition
A 1969 science fiction novella by James Blish. Hugo recognition.
We, in Some Strange Power's Employ, Move on a Rigorous Line
Novella · 1968
Hugo recognitionNebula recognition
A 1968 science fiction novella by Samuel R. Delany. Hugo and Nebula recognition.
Weatherman
Novella · 1990
Nebula recognition
A 1990 science fiction novella by Lois McMaster Bujold. Nebula recognition.
Weyr Search
Novella · 1967
Hugo winnerNebula recognition
A 1967 science fiction novella by Anne McCaffrey. Hugo Award winner; Nebula recognition.
What Moves the Dead
Novella · 2022 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover
Hugo recognition
When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruravia.
Wings of Sorrow and Bone
by Beth Cato
Novella · 2015 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover
Nebula recognition
A 2015 science fiction novella by Beth Cato. Nebula recognition.
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