Hugo Awards: Best Novel
After her creator dies en route to America, Chava, a golem from a Polish shtetl, must navigate the streets of 1899 New York City by herself -- her only ally is a rabbi unsure whether to destroy her, or allow her to fulfill her destiny as the harbinger of destruction. Ahmad, a jinni from Syria's deserts has been released from his thousand-year-old glass bottle by a tinsmith but has little intention of remaining a metalworker, despite his uncanny talent for it. Chava and Ahmad meet and discover that they're soul mates, but a dangerous adversary threatens their future. This vibrant blend of myth, adventure, and romance will enchant fans of stories based on folklore.
The 2014 Christy Award is Burning Sky: A Novel of the American Frontier by Lori Benton.
The Science Fiction Achievement Awards, or Hugos, are selected annually by popular vote of the World Science Fiction Society. Established in 1953 and named for early science fiction publisher Hugo Gernsback, the awards are given for contributions to science fiction writing, art, and publishing.
The 2014 Hugo Award winner is Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie.
One Esk -- an electronic artificial intelligence -- once commanded an entire starship, the formidable Justice of Tore. Now confined to a mortal body cobbled together from interchangeable human parts as the entity called "Breq," the AI must survive as a multisegmented, ancillary humanoid being in a galactic empire ruled by an oppressive government -- without disobeying the law that forbids AIs from harming their creators.
Mythopoeic Award: Adult Literature
The Mythopoeic Awards are presented annually to honor current fantasy works in two categories, adult and children's literature. Children's literature became a separate category in 1992. The award is a statuette of a seated lion, reminiscent of Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia books by C. S. Lewis.
The 2014 Mythopoeic Award is The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker.
After her creator dies en route to America, Chava, a golem from a Polish shtetl, must navigate the streets of 1899 New York City by herself -- her only ally is a rabbi unsure whether to destroy her, or allow her to fulfill her destiny as the harbinger of destruction. Ahmad, a jinni from Syria's deserts has been released from his thousand-year-old glass bottle by a tinsmith but has little intention of remaining a metalworker, despite his uncanny talent for it. Chava and Ahmad meet and discover that they're soul mates, but a dangerous adversary threatens their future. This vibrant blend of myth, adventure, and romance will enchant fans of stories based on folklore.
RITA Awards: Best Historical Romance
The RITA Awards are presented annually by the Romance Writers of America for the best novels in romantic fiction. Award winners are judged by fellow romance writers for quality in writing and overall excellence in the genre.
The 2014 Rita Award is No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sara MacLean.
He is the Killer Duke, accused of murdering Mara Lowe on the eve of her wedding. With no memory of that fateful night, Temple has reigned over the darkest of London's corners for twelve years, wealthy and powerful, but beyond redemption. Until one night, Mara resurfaces, offering the one thing he's dreamed of--absolution.
Christy Awards: Historical and First Novel
In 1999, Christian publishers realized the need to create a Christian fiction award that would recognize excellence in several genres of Christian fiction. The Christy Award was named to honor popular Christian fiction writer Catherine Marshall and one of her novels, Christy. Categories recognized have changed over time, and winners are announced annually.
The 2014 Christy Award is Burning Sky: A Novel of the American Frontier by Lori Benton.
Formerly an Indian captive named Burning-Sky, Willa Obenchain unexpectedly returns to her family's New York homestead after her twelve-year absence. With faith in God and the skills to survive on the frontier, Willa must decide if love is possible as she faces the challenges brought on by her dual identities and an unforgiving land.
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