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An Unattractive Vampire by Jim McDoniel
Published by Sword and Laser
6 books — 3 voters
An Unattractive Vampire by Jim McDonielA Study in Brimstone by G.S. DenningOrconomics by J. Zachary PikeEverett Akasha and the Flatulent Feline by Justin DockinsWill Save the Galaxy for Food by Yahtzee Croshaw
Off the beaten track
16 books — 9 voters

The Martian by Andy WeirOld Man's War by John ScalziRedshirts by John ScalziLinesman by S.K. DunstallWarchild by Karin Lowachee
Best Space Opera of the 21st Century
306 books — 571 voters
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
Best Time Travel Fiction
2,155 books — 5,433 voters

Linesman by S.K. DunstallThe Pride of Chanur by C.J. CherryhSpace Captain Smith by Toby FrostMasque World by Alexei Panshin
Excellent Space Opera
1,114 books — 3,812 voters
Confluence by S.K. DunstallWarped Conduit by John P. LogsdonThe Stars Blue Yonder by Sandra McDonaldThe Stars Down Under by Sandra McDonaldThe Outback Stars by Sandra McDonald
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,707 books — 25,678 voters

The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam RexWagers of Gold Mountain by Steve BermanNation by Terry PratchettThe Dream Thieves by Maggie StiefvaterReady Player One by Ernest Cline
Diversity in Young Adult and Middle Grade
1,923 books — 1,279 voters
Linesman by S.K. Dunstall
Hugo 2016 Eligible Works
477 books — 1,086 voters

Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee MartinezThe Fifth Elephant by Terry PratchettThe Light Fantastic by Terry PratchettNight Watch by Terry PratchettNeverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Books that Make you Laugh
3,516 books — 5,219 voters
The Wee Free Men by Terry PratchettFly by Night by Frances HardingeFly Trap by Frances HardingeThe Scorpio Races by Maggie StiefvaterThe Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,256 books — 8,822 voters

Brethren by W.A. HoffmanMatelots by W.A. HoffmanWicked Gentlemen by Ginn HaleTreasure by W.A. HoffmanWhite Rose of Night by Mel Keegan
Best Gay Historical Romance
925 books — 1,535 voters
Snake Agent by Liz WilliamsThe Twelve Kingdoms by Fuyumi OnoAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanRivers of London by Ben AaronovitchCastle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Non-Caucasian Protagonists in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Paranormal Romance
2,583 books — 2,797 voters

Moribito by Nahoko UehashiSnake Agent by Liz WilliamsThe Twelve Kingdoms by Fuyumi OnoDragon Sword and Wind Child by Noriko OgiwaraTomoe Gozen by Jessica Amanda Salmonson
Chinese and Japanese Fantasy
315 books — 440 voters
Redshirts by John ScalziMercury Falls by Robert KroeseThe True Meaning of Smekday by Adam RexSpace Captain Smith by Toby FrostThe Android's Dream by John Scalzi
Best Comedic Science Ficttion Books
625 books — 1,199 voters

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan BradleyEvil Genius by Catherine JinksReady Player One by Ernest ClineInkheart by Cornelia FunkeMr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Books With Nerdy, Geeky, or Genius Heroes and Heroines
1,148 books — 1,049 voters
Willful Child by Steven EriksonStarship Grifters by Robert KroeseSpace Captain Smith by Toby FrostRetief of the CDT by Keith Laumer
Humorous Space Opera
50 books — 43 voters

Agatha Heterodyne and the Siege of Mechanicsburg by Phil FoglioThe Ring of Solomon by Jonathan StroudWhere's My Cow? by Terry Pratchett
Books I Need to Complete a Series
173 books — 16 voters
The Princess Bride by William GoldmanA Nameless Witch by A. Lee MartinezMonster by A. Lee MartinezNine Goblins by T. KingfisherJane Carver of Waar by Nathan Long
Parodies in Fantasy and Science Fiction
127 books — 43 voters

You Suck by Christopher MooreBite Me by Christopher MooreBloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore
Best Christopher Moore Book
19 books — 54 voters
The Anubis Gates by Tim PowersWicked Gentlemen by Ginn Hale
Best Steampunk Books
1,288 books — 4,123 voters

A Billion Days of Earth by Doris PiserchiaWarchild by Karin LowacheeCagebird by Karin LowacheeBurndive by Karin Lowachee
Hidden Gems of Science Fiction
482 books — 431 voters
Bloodraven by P.L. Nunn
Best Gay Elves, Gods, Deity & Wizards
442 books — 426 voters

Mélusine by Sarah MonetteThe Virtu by Sarah MonetteWicked Gentlemen by Ginn HaleDynasty of Ghosts by P.L. NunnA Companion to Wolves by Sarah Monette
Best Fantasy Books with Gay Main Characters
1,291 books — 2,675 voters
Corambis by Sarah MonetteWicked Gentlemen by Ginn HaleThe Archer's Heart by Astrid AmaraThe Virtu by Sarah Monette
Best Gay Fantasy Romance
841 books — 1,594 voters