Awards search:Locus Recommended Reading

Captain Vorpatril's Alliance

by Lois McMaster Bujold
Hardcover, 2012-11
Tags
American literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, science fiction, space opera, Vorkosigan Saga
Series
Vorkosigan: Chronological Order (15), Vorkosigan: Publication Order (16)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3552.U397 C37

The Plot Against America

by Philip Roth
Hardcover, 2004
Tags
alternate history, American literature, first edition, Jews, Charles Lindbergh, United States Presidents, Presidential elections, Jewish families, antisemitism, Newark
Status
Available
Call number
PS3568.O855

The Confusion

by Neal Stephenson
Hardcover, 2004
Tags
American literature, Baroque Cycle, first edition, historical fiction, Locus Award, science fiction, France, Louis XIV, mutiny, pirates, single mothers — 3 more, spies, treasure troves, women spies
Series
The Baroque Cycle (Vol. II, Books 4-5)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3569.T3868 C55

Cyberabad Days

by Ian McDonald
Paperback, 2009
Tags
British literature, first edition, Hugo Award, Hugo finalist, India, science fiction, short stories
Series
New World Order (1.5), River of Gods (Short Story Collection)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6063.C38 C93

Chasm City

by Alastair Reynolds
Paperback, 2003-06
Tags
British literature, Revelation Space, science fiction, space opera, space colonies
Series
Revelation Space (2)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6068.E95 C47

Revelation Space

by Alastair Reynolds
Paperback, 2002-06
Tags
British literature, Revelation Space, science fiction, space opera, aliens, space colonies
Series
Revelation Space (1)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6068.E95 R49

The Speed of Dark

by Elizabeth Moon
Paperback, 2004-03
Tags
American literature, Nebula Award, science fiction, autism
Status
Available
Call number
PS3563.O557 S64

Terminal World

by Alastair Reynolds
Paperback, 2011
Tags
British literature, science fiction
Status
Available
Call number
PR6068.E95 T47

Ilium

by Dan Simmons
Hardcover, 2003
Tags
American literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, Locus Award, science fiction, imaginary wars and battles, Greek mythology, Greek gods, Mars
Series
Ilium-Olympos (1)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3569.I47292 I45

The System of the World

by Neal Stephenson
Hardcover, 2004
Tags
American literature, Baroque Cycle, first edition, historical fiction, Locus Award, science fiction, Isaac Newton, Puritans, kings and rulers, succession, counterfeiters — 7 more, Great Britain, Queen Anne, London, 18th century, scientists, crimes against scientists, criminals
Series
The Baroque Cycle (Vol. III, Books 6-8)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3569.T3868 S97

The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy: 2009 Edition

by Rich Horton Editor
Paperback, 2010
Tags
anthology, fantasy, science fiction, Year's Best
Series
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy (2009)
Status
Available
Call number
PS648 .S3

Rule 34

by Charles Stross
Hardcover, 2011-07
Tags
British literature, first edition, mystery, science fiction, women detectives, detectives, ex-convicts, Scotland, computer crimes, murder, murder investigation
Series
Halting State (2)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6119.T79 R85

Zoe's Tale

by John Scalzi
Hardcover, 2008-08
Tags
American literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, military SF, Old Man's War, science fiction, signed, teenage girls, space warfare, aliens, space colonies
Series
Old Man's War (4)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3619.C256 Z64

Pattern Recognition

by William Gibson
Hardcover, 2003
Tags
American literature, cyberpunk, first edition, mystery, science fiction, business intelligence, London, private investigators, women private investigators
Series
Blue Ant (1)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3557.I2264 P38

The Other Wind

by Ursula K. Le Guin
Hardcover, 2001
Tags
American literature, Earthsea, fantasy, first edition, Nebula nominee, World Fantasy Award
Series
The Earthsea Cycle (6)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3562.E42 O84

Ship of Destiny

by Robin Hobb
Paperback, 2001-12
Tags
American literature, fantasy, imaginary wars and battles, Realm of the Elderlings, ships
Series
The Liveship Traders (3), Realm of the Elderlings (6)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3558.O33636 S53

The Dervish House

by Ian McDonald
Hardcover, 2010
Tags
British literature, Campbell Memorial Award, Hugo finalist, Istanbul, science fiction
Series
New World Order (3)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6063.C38 D46

Singularity Sky

by Charles Stross
Hardcover, 2003-08
Tags
British literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, science fiction, space colonies
Series
The Eschaton (1)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6119.T79 S56

Cosmonaut Keep

by Ken MacLeod
Hardcover, 2000
Tags
British literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, science fiction, aliens, human-alien encounters, space colonies, computer programmers
Series
Engines of Light (1)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6063.A2515 C67

Saturn's Children

by Charles Stross
Hardcover, 2008-07
Tags
British literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, science fiction, androids, space opera
Series
Saturn's Children (1)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6119.T79 S28

Caliban's War

by James S. A. Corey
Paperback, 2012-06
Tags
American literature, science fiction, space opera, The Expanse
Series
The Expanse (2)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3601.B677 C35

Among Others

by Jo Walton
Hardcover, 2011-01
Tags
British Fantasy Award, British literature, Hugo Award, fantasy, first edition, Nebula Award, young women, mothers and daughters, magic, books and reading, England — 1 more, bildungsroman
Status
Available
Call number
PR6073.A448

American Gods

by Neil Gaiman
Hardcover, 2001
Tags
bodyguards, British literature, ex-convicts, fantasy, first edition, Hugo Award, Locus Award, national characteristics, Nebula Award, spiritual warfare, Stoker Award — 1 more, widowers
Series
American Gods (1a)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6057.A319

The Sky So Big and Black

by John Barnes
Hardcover, 2002-08
Tags
American literature, Century Next Door, first edition, girls, Mars, science fiction, wilderness survival
Series
Century Next Door (4)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3552.A677 S59

Cryoburn

by Lois McMaster Bujold
Hardcover, 2010-11
Tags
American literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, science fiction, Vorkosigan Saga, immortalism, cryonics
Series
Vorkosigan: Chronological Order (16), Vorkosigan: Publication Order (15)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3552 .U397

Kiln People

by David Brin
Hardcover, 2002
Tags
American literature, cloning, first edition, Hugo finalist, science fiction
Status
Available
Call number
PS3552.R4825 K55

Rainbows End

by Vernor Vinge
Hardcover, 2006
Tags
Alzheimer's disease, American literature, first edition, Hugo Award, Locus Award, memory, science fiction
Status
Available
Call number
PS3572.I534 R35

Midnight Robber

by Nalo Hopkinson
Paperback, 2000
Tags
Canadian literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, Nebula nominee, science fiction
Status
Available
Call number
PR9199.H5927 M53

Rosemary and Rue

by Seanan McGuire
Paperback, 2009
Tags
American literature, fantasy, first edition, October Daye, signed, urban fantasy, fairies, murder investigation
Series
October Daye (1)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3607 .R36395

Feed

by Mira Grant
Paperback, 2010-05
Tags
American literature, horror, Hugo finalist, Newsflesh, science fiction, signed, zombies, virus diseases, journalists
Series
Newsflesh (1)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3607.R36395

The Truth

by Terry Pratchett
Hardcover, 2000
Tags
Discworld, humor, British literature, fantasy, first edition, journalists, newspaper publishing, newspapers
Series
Discworld (25), Discworld: Industrial (2)
Status
Available
Call number
PR6066.R34 T78

Seeker

by Jack McDevitt
Hardcover, 2005-11
Tags
American literature, first edition, Nebula Award, science fiction, antique dealers, spaceships
Series
Alex Benedict (3)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3563.C3556 S44

The Chronoliths

by Robert Charles Wilson
Hardcover, 2001
Tags
Campbell Memorial Award, Canadian literature, first edition, Hugo finalist, science fiction, Thailand
Status
Available
Call number
PR9199.W4987 C48

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

by Susanna Clarke
Hardcover, 2004
Tags
alternate history, British literature, fantasy, first edition, Hugo Award, Locus Award, Mythopoeic Award, Nebula nominee, World Fantasy Award, teacher-student relationships, London — 3 more, York, magicians, fairies
Status
Available
Call number
PR6103.L375 J65

Candle

by John Barnes
Hardcover, 2000
Tags
American literature, Century Next Door, first edition, science fiction, wilderness areas, individualism, Rocky Mountains
Series
Century Next Door (3)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3552.A677 C36

The Wise Man's Fear

by Patrick Rothfuss
Paperback, 2012-03-06
Tags
American literature, fantasy, Kingkiller Chronicle, signed, heroes, magicians, fairies, mercenary troops, assassination attempts
Series
The Kingkiller Chronicle (2)
Status
Available
Call number
PS3618.O8685 W57
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