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Nebula Award for Best Novel

The Nebula Award for Best Novel is a science fiction and fantasy literary award, first presented in 1966. We have reviewed 5 books connected to it, including 2 winners.

5Books reviewed
2Winners
6Honoured authors with pages
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Nebula Award for Best Novel winners we’ve reviewed

Newest first
2023
Babel cover
WinnerBabelR.F. Kuang · ★ 4.5
2015
Annihilation cover
WinnerAnnihilationJeff VanderMeer · ★ 4.0

Shortlisted & nominated

2023
Legends & Lattes cover
NominatedLegends & LattesTravis Baldree · ★ 4.5
2021
Piranesi cover
NominatedPiranesiSusanna Clarke · ★ 4.5
1987
The Handmaid’s Tale cover
NominatedThe Handmaid’s TaleMargaret Atwood · ★ 4.5

Authors honoured

Each links to their author page
John Wiswell2025R.F. Kuang2023SSarah Pinsker2020Naomi Novik2016Jeff VanderMeer2015Ursula K. Le Guin1970, 1975, 1991, 2009

Frequently asked questions

Which Nebula Award for Best Novel winners has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

Babel (2023), Annihilation (2015).

How many Nebula Award for Best Novel books have you reviewed?

5 so far, 2 of them winners.

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