The Hugo Awards 2024

Written By CP Hunter

The Hugo Award is an annual literary award for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year, chosen by its members. We have compiled a list of the nominated works and where you can find them.

We also host a discussion evening so come along on 10th July 2024 to chat with other sci-fi and fantasy book lovers about these fantastic pieces of work!

Best Novel

  • The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty 

    • Collect in-store at The Folkestone Bookshop or from Bookshop.org for home delivery.

  • The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera

    • Collect in-store at The Folkestone Bookshop from 17 June 2024, or pre-order via Bookshop.org for home delivery.

  • Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh 

    • Collect in-store at The Folkestone Bookshop or from Bookshop.org for home delivery.

  • Starter Villain by John Scalzi 

    • Order to store the Hardback with us for £12.50. (Cheaper than Amazon and support your local!) PB avail in Oct-2024.

  • Translation State by Ann Leckie 

    • Collect in-store at The Folkestone Bookshop or from Bookshop.org for home delivery.

  • Witch King by Martha Wells 

    • Order to store the Hardback for £16.50 with us. (Cheaper than Amazon and support your local!) PB available on 19 Aug 2024.

Best Novella

  • “Life Does Not Allow Us to Meet”, He Xi / 人生不相见, 何夕, translated by Alex Woodend  (In the collection: Adventures in Space (Short stories by Chinese and English Science Fiction writers))

    • Collect in-store at The Folkestone Bookshop or order via Bookshop.org for home delivery. 

  • The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older

    • Available to order to store £15, Hardback only, no PB available.

  • Rose/House by Arkady Martine (Subterranean)

    • Strangely Unavailable everywhere! Try audio or ebook versions.

  • “Seeds of Mercury”, Wang Jinkang / 水星播种, 王晋康

    • As seen above, in the collection: Adventures in Space (Short stories by Chinese and English Science Fiction writers). Collect in-store at The Folkestone Bookshop or order via Bookshop.org for home delivery

  • Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher 

    • Hardback only available, £10.99 in-store. Paperback £8.99 released on 6-Aug-2024. Order via Bookshop.org for home delivery

  • Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo

    • Available to order to store £15, Hardback only, no PB available.

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Best Novelette

  • I AM AI by Ai Jiang (Shortwave)

    • Unavailable online or in-store. Sorry!

  • “Introduction to 2181 Overture, Second Edition”, Gu Shi /〈2181序曲〉再版导言, 顾适 translated by Emily Jin

    • Read free online here

  • “Ivy, Angelica, Bay” by C.L. Polk 

    • Read free online here

  • “On the Fox Roads” by Nghi Vo 

    • Read free online here

  • “One Man’s Treasure” by Sarah Pinsker 

    • Read free online here

  • “The Year Without Sunshine” by Naomi Kritzer

    • Read free online here

Best Short Story

  • “Answerless Journey”, Han Song / 没有答案的航程, 韩松, translated by Alex Woodend (Adventures in Space: New Short stories by Chinese & English Science Fiction Writers)

    • In same collection mentioned above. 

  • “Better Living Through Algorithms” by Naomi Kritzer (Clarkesworld May 2023)

    • Read free online here

  • “How to Raise a Kraken in Your Bathtub” by P. Djèlí Clark (Uncanny Magazine, January-February 2023)

    • Read free online here

  • “The Mausoleum’s Children” by Aliette de Bodard (Uncanny Magazine, May-June 2023)

    • Read free online here

  • “The Sound of Children Screaming” by Rachael K. Jones (Nightmare Magazine, October 2023)

  • 美食三品 (“Tasting the Future Delicacy Three Times”), 宝树 / Baoshu (银河边缘013：黑域密室 / Galaxy’s Edge Vol. 13: Secret Room in the Black Domain)

    • Unable to locate a reading copy.

Best Series

  • The Final Architecture by Adrian Tchaikovsky

    • First in series available in-store or order via bookshop.org for home delivery.

  • Imperial Radch by Ann Leckie 

    • First in series available in-store, currently unavailable via bookshop.org.

  • The Last Binding by Freya Marske 

    • First in series available in-store or order via bookshop.org for home delivery.

  • The Laundry Files by Charles Stross 

    • Order to store, usually arrives in-store 3-5 days, or order via bookshop.org for home delivery.

  • October Daye by Seanan McGuire (DAW)

  • The Universe of Xuya by Aliette de Bodard

    • Secondhand, library, audiobook.

Best Graphic Story or Comic

  • Bea Wolf, written by Zach Weinersmith, art by Boulet (First Second)

    • Unavailable, secondhand is most likely!

  • Saga, Vol. 11 written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Fiona Staples (Image Comics)

  • Shubeik Lubeik, Deena Mohamed (Pantheon); as Your Wish Is My Command (Granta)

    • Unavailable, secondhand is most likely!

  • 三体漫画：第一部 / The Three Body Problem, Part One, adapted from the novels by 刘慈欣 (Liu Cixin), written by 蔡劲 (Cai Jin),戈闻頔 (Ge Wendi), and 薄暮 (Bo Mu), art by 草祭九日东 (Caojijiuridong) (Zhejiang Literature and Art Publishing House)

    • Unavailable, not published.

  • The Witches of World War II written by Paul Cornell, art by Valeria Burzo (TKO Studios LLC)

    • Unavailable

  • Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, art by Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha and Nicola Scott (DC Comics)

Best Related Work

  • All These Worlds: Reviews & Essays by Niall Harrison (Briardene Books)

    • Ebook available online

  • 中国科幻口述史, 第二卷, 第三卷，(Chinese Science Fiction: An Oral History, vols 2 and 3) ed. 杨枫 / Yang Feng (8-Light Minutes Culture & Chengdu Time Press)

    • Unavailable

  • A City on Mars by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith (Penguin Press; Particular Books)

  • The Culture: The Drawings, by Iain M. Banks (Orbit)

  • 雨果X访谈 (Discover X), presented by 王雅婷 (Tina Wong)

    • Unavailable

  • A Traveller in Time: The Critical Practice of Maureen Kincaid Speller, by Maureen Kincaid Speller, edited by Nina Allan (Luna Press Publishing)

    • Unavailable

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form

  • Barbie, screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, directed by Greta Gerwig (Warner Bros. Studios)

  • Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, screenplay by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein and Michael Gilio, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Paramount Pictures)

  • Nimona, screenplay by Robert L. Baird and Lloyd Taylor, directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane (Annapurna Animations)

  • Poor Things, screenplay by Tony McNamara, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (Element Pictures)

  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, screenplay by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Dave Callaham, directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson (Columbia Pictures / Marvel Entertainment / Avi Arad Productions / Lord Miller / Pascal Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation)

  • 流浪地球2 / The Wandering Earth II, based on the novel by 刘慈欣 Liu Cixin, screenplay by 杨治学 Yang Zhixue, 郭帆 / Frant Gwo, 龚格尔 Gong Geer, and 叶濡畅 Ye Ruchang, script consultant 王红卫 Wang Hongwei, directed by 郭帆 / Frant Gwo (中影创意（北京）电影有限公司 / CFC Pictures Ltd, 郭帆（北京）影业有限公司 / G!Film (Beijing) Studio Co. Ltd, 北京登峰国际文化传播有限公司 / Beijing Dengfeng International Culture Communication Co, Ltd, 中国电影股份有限公司 / China Film Co. Ltd)

    •  Can’t locate

Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form

  • Doctor Who: “The Giggle”, written by Russell T. Davies, directed by Chanya Button (Bad Wolf with BBC Studios for The BBC and Disney Branded Television)

  • Loki: “Glorious Purpose”, screenplay by Eric Martin, Michael Waldron and Katharyn Blair, directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Marvel / Disney+)

  • The Last of Us: “Long, Long Time”, written by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, directed by Peter Hoar (Naughty Dog / Sony Pictures)

  • Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: “Those Old Scientists”, written by Kathryn Lyn and Bill Wolkoff, directed by Jonathan Frakes (CBS / Paramount+)

    • Unavailable

  • Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: “Subspace Rhapsody”, written by Dana Horgan and Bill Wolkoff, directed by Dermott Downs (CBS / Paramount+)

    • Unavailable

  • Doctor Who: “Wild Blue Yonder”, written by Russell T. Davies, directed by Tom Kingsley (Bad Wolf with BBC Studios for The BBC and Disney Branded Television)

Lodestar Award for Best YA Book

  • Abeni’s Song by P. Djèlí Clark (Starscape)

    • Unavailable in-store and via bookshop.org

  • Liberty’s Daughter by Naomi Kritzer (Fairwood Press)

  • Promises Stronger than Darkness by Charlie Jane Anders (Tor Teen)

  • The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix (Katherine Tegen Books, Gollancz and Allen & Unwin)

  • To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose (Del Rey)

  • Unraveller by Frances Hardinge (Macmillan Children’s Books; eligible due to 2023 U.S. publication by Amulet)

Not included in this summary:
Best Game or Interactive Work
Best Editor Short Form
Best Editor Long Form
Best Professional Artist
Best semiprozine
Best Fanzine
Best fancast
Best fan writer
Best fan artist
Astounding Award for Best New Writer (sponsored by Dell Magazines)

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