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The Nebula Award for Best Novel: Celebrating the Best in Science Fiction and Fantasy

When it comes to the world of science fiction and fantasy literature, one prestigious award stands out: the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Established in 1965 by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), the Nebula Award recognizes outstanding works of fiction that push the boundaries of imagination, storytelling, and literary achievement. In this article, we'll explore some of the finest Nebula Award-winning novels, their talented authors, and where you can dive into these captivating tales.

1. "Dune" by Frank Herbert:
Considered a seminal work of science fiction, "Dune" captivates readers with its intricate world-building and epic storytelling. Set in a distant future, Frank Herbert's masterpiece explores the political, ecological, and religious intricacies of an interstellar society. This Nebula Award-winning novel transports readers to the desert planet of Arrakis, where political intrigue, personal vendettas, and the mystical powers of the spice called melange unfold. Immerse yourself in this richly detailed universe, and discover why "Dune" remains a timeless classic.

2. "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin:
Ursula K. Le Guin's visionary masterpiece, "The Left Hand of Darkness," challenges traditional notions of gender and explores the complexities of sociopolitical systems. Set on the icy planet of Gethen, this Nebula Award-winning novel follows the journey of a human envoy as he navigates a society where the concept of gender has evolved in unimaginable ways. Le Guin's thought-provoking exploration of identity, loyalty, and cultural differences will leave readers questioning their own perceptions of the world.

3. "The Dispossessed" by Ursula K. Le Guin:
Ursula K. Le Guin captures the Nebula Award once again with her groundbreaking novel, "The Dispossessed." This science fiction masterpiece delves into the lives of two neighboring planets, Urras and Anarres, and their vastly different social and political systems. Le Guin's exploration of anarchism, capitalism, and the complexities of human nature elevates "The Dispossessed" to literary greatness. Lose yourself in this thought-provoking tale that challenges conventional notions of power and societal structures.

For a comprehensive list of Nebula Award-winning novels, be sure to visit the official SFWA website. There, you'll find a treasure trove of captivating stories that have earned recognition for their exceptional quality and contribution to the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Discover new worlds, unearth profound ideas, and immerse yourself in the extraordinary visions crafted by the brightest minds in the industry.

In conclusion, the Nebula Award for Best Novel celebrates the pinnacle of storytelling in science fiction and fantasy. From the desert sands of Arrakis to the frozen landscapes of Gethen, these award-winning novels take readers on unforgettable journeys. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the genres or new to the world of speculative fiction, the Nebula Award winners will ignite your imagination and leave you craving for more. So, grab a copy of these extraordinary novels, and embark on an adventure unlike any other. Happy reading!
My boss is always the dominant one. Fiction
My boss is always the dominant one.

Zhou Xuan always wondered why he fell head over heels for Ye Zhiyuan at first sight. Wouldn't it be possible to see through his true nature sooner if they took the time to get to know each other? And then stay far away from him? But when he glared at someone with a pillow in his arms, he ultimately cowered when that person shot him a cold gaze. "I'm not afraid of you!" he muttered under his breath. Ye Zhiyuan turned a blind eye, ignoring him. The synopsis is inadequate. ⊙﹏⊙b How embarrassing! A smart but twisted sensitive uke X a slightly twisted cold-hearted seme, their path to happiness filled with bumps and bruises. The whole story is heartwarming?!

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The Lord of the End Fiction
The Lord of the End

No time to explain, get on the car - no, no time to explain, run away quickly, or take action quickly! When Li Mu opened his eyes, he faced such a dangerous situation that it was so critical that he didn't even have time to think. Instinctively, he reached out to feel around him, hoping to touch something for self-defense.

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Transmigrated and Become Your Shikigami Fiction
Transmigrated and Become Your Shikigami

Who is playing the flute in the moonlit night, the gentle melody overflowing with longing? Who is walking hand in hand in ancient Heian-Kyo, is it BL or BG? Through an accidental encounter, I transmigrated and met Abe no Seimei. It is the intertwining of time and space that allowed me to meet my childhood idol. His warm and gentle gaze takes me back to the cherry blossoms falling in ancient Heian-Kyo. Enchanted by the legendary man from a thousand years ago. In the mesmerizing and mysterious scroll, I approach him and fall in love with him. Following his footsteps, the life of a shikigami practitioner unfolds in the ancient world, filled with challenges and wonders. Ancient Heian-Kyo, the rain of cherry blossoms...

409.57 Million words | 2020-10-14 07:18Update

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The Arrogant Imperial Concubine is Going to Ascend to the Heavens. Fiction
The Arrogant Imperial Concubine is Going to Ascend to the Heavens.

The new novel "Divine Doctor Mad Concubine: Evil King, Sweet Sweet Love" has been released. Please come and support it! With the divine doctor's secret techniques in hand and a spatial laboratory within her, Yvonne has been an extraordinary existence from the beginning. Whether it's palace conflicts, struggles in the martial world, or disputes among noble families, a single silver needle from her can resolve any situation. She is a reaper of lives, those who follow in her path survive, while those who oppose her meet their demise. With the world's military power in her hands, with a casual conversation, the wind and clouds change color. He is the God of War in the empire, revered and worshipped by the people. Love, hate, emotions, and desire do not affect him, as his heart only belongs to her.

539.37 Million words | 2023-06-01 07:53Update

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The Concubine's Daughter-in-law Fiction
The Concubine's Daughter-in-law

She, Shen Lingwei, a business genius who walks between the light and dark sides. Ever since the day she was kicked out of her family and ended up living in nightclubs to make a living, the four words "ruthless and cunning" became her slogan. She, Shen Yunyou, a useless and foolish commoner. First, she made a fool of herself by wearing heavy makeup and publicly declaring that she wanted to spend her wedding night with a handsome prince, becoming the laughingstock of the world. Later, on her wedding day, she received a divorce letter, becoming the shame of the duke's manor. Overwhelmed by anger and humiliation, she went crazy and caused a scene in a brothel, only to be pushed down by a woman in the arms of her fiance, losing her life. When the modern her became the ancient "her," everything was completely different. [Seeking flowers, seeking esteemed guests, seeking support, seeking collection. Under normal updates, an additional chapter

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Blossoming Love Fiction
Blossoming Love

Cao Rouxi is the least favored daughter of the Cao family in An City. On the day of her sister's engagement ceremony, Cao Rouxi takes the initiative to marry her future brother-in-law. She corners the unruly brother-in-law in the dressing room, lifts her chin, and elegantly and confidently says, 'Marry me!' Fu Ye raises an eyebrow, coldly glancing at her, and asks, 'Reason?' She looks into his clear, radiant eyes and says, 'Reason one, I am also a daughter of the Cao family. Reason two, at this moment, you have no better choice.' Fu Ye's eyes flicker, and a deep, coldness touches the corner of his lips as he agrees, 'Alright, I will marry you!' Thus, the engagement ceremony becomes a wedding ceremony. The married life that follows is naturally colorful. Her frequent 'catching adultery' actions make her happy and her combat skills explode. She says, 'Fu Ye, even if you are a block of ice, I will make my heart blossom on you.' Until one day, she catches her sister and the man she loves together in a hotel, who had been inexplicably missing for four years. She is stunned, hurt, and in pain, and decides to let go completely. However, after letting go, they meet again. She has a clingy and adorable little girl by her side, and he also has his little replica...

329.90 Million words | 2020-08-14 17:09Update

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The Guide to Warding Off Ghosts Fiction
The Guide to Warding Off Ghosts

(This book is written under the pen name of my husband, Lao Deng. Now the pen name belongs to Lao Deng, who is currently working on his new book "Yin Yang Ghost Contract". Welcome everyone to follow and support it. Please don't guess his gender!) I, Xiaonü, love watching shows about grave robbing and tomb exploration. I'm a big fan of the online platforms "Tianya Lianpeng Ghost Stories" and "Lingyin Island". I have friends who are exorcists, feng shui masters, and astrologers. Through my interactions with Yin Yang practitioners, I have come to understand that there are different paths for humans and ghosts in this world. It is difficult for them to intersect, so friends

79.88 Million words | 2020-10-01 03:43Update

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Heartless Mage Fiction
Heartless Mage

Heartless possesses the ability to live forever. When he descends from the mountain, he discovers that the world has changed and it is now the time of the Republic of China. Heartless encounters Moon, a girl who is on the run from a forced marriage. To survive, the two of them join forces to capture ghosts in the house of warlord Gu. However, they accidentally release a sealed demon, Yue Qiluo. Qiluo is deeply in love with Heartless, and they engage in a brutal struggle and chase. In the end, Qiluo designs a plan to kill Moon, the woman Heartless loves. Heartbroken and enraged, Heartless sacrifices himself to reseal Qiluo. He bids farewell to his friend Gu and departs alone...

233.13 Million words | 2020-12-25 22:32Update

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The Empress Captivates the City, My Lord Don't Run Away Fiction
The Empress Captivates the City, My Lord Don't Run Away

A light boat passes, wings wounded. Wondering about the past, flowers blossoming and withering, clouds rolling and dispersing. Watching the warm skies and pleasant people, when will it end. In the flourishing era of Da Yun, it is a season of turmoil. Emperor Muren Yi admired by the Emperor, the Empress and the four concubines are all complete, and there are more than ten other concubines, but they all fail to bear children. Helpless, they called for imperial physicians, only to discover a shocking hidden ailment. The Emperor of Da Yun is unable to have children anymore. After the sorrow, they considered adopting a son, but a year later, Empress Qin suddenly became pregnant, causing a celebration throughout the land. However, after ten months of pregnancy, instead of a male baby, a beautiful princess was born with bright eyes and red lips. He sighed deeply, wondering if it

297.73 Million words | 2023-06-04 03:01Update

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The Gate of Limits Fiction
The Gate of Limits

Qin Yi, who was banned after discovering the secret behind the game, finally has a chance to return after three years of disappointing real life. With his game character completely erased, he can only enter the game world as himself and bring back the power of the game to reality. From this point on, his life takes a completely different trajectory. In the game, he is a super strong player; in reality, he is a star athlete, and even a god among men! However, the 'door' that was discovered when exploring the game world silently opens...【QQ Group】.

333.52 Million words | 2023-01-27 15:42Update

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Wait for Me, Smiling as I Walk Towards You Fiction
Wait for Me, Smiling as I Walk Towards You

Token of love - a file folder. Meeting place - the autopsy room. Opening line of the date - Just wait, I have three autopsy reports pending. A god-like opponent and a damn girlfriend. Jin Mo wants to smoke a cigarette and find some peace!

18.26 Million words | 2020-11-23 12:11Update

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Lass Snatches Red Envelopes Fiction
Lass Snatches Red Envelopes

What does it feel like to snatch red envelopes every day? It feels exhilarating! What does it feel like to be harassed by the Emperor's young master every day? It feels energized! No, it feels fully charged. When Shi Qingqing is so poor that she only has a pair of pants left, a red envelope phone falls from the sky! "Ding, congratulations on snatching 1,000 RMB!" "Ding, congratulations on snatching the National Emperor Young Master!" Shi Qingqing: What? Young Master! NO, I don't want it! Whoever wants it can take it~~ Certain young master: Not want? After having her, still don't want... Recommending Chen Chen's completed works: "Treacherous Emperor, Hug Me" and "Evil Princess Catches Husband: Please be Gentle, Evil Emperor".

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The Rogue Daughter: A Cunning and Mysterious Child Fiction
The Rogue Daughter: A Cunning and Mysterious Child

Dynasty transition? Not my concern! Conflicts in the martial world? Not my business! Five nations vying for dominance? What does it have to do with me? Trying to seize the Holy Child? Seize...what? My son is the Holy Child? Anyone dares to harm a single hair on my son, I'll chop them to death! One mother who loves money, two children who love food; one mother who loves handsome men, two children who love women with big buns on their chest; one unreliable mother, two even more unreliable children. Look at these three unreliable mothers, how they've stirred up this martial world into chaos!

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Moonlight in the guise of the Blind Prince Fiction
Moonlight in the guise of the Blind Prince

In the previous life, he was a divine doctor. After transmigrating, he became the silly Miss Hanyu. Hanyu says she's not worried. Poisonous sister bullies me, matriarch humiliates me, one needle... two needles... three needles... poke, poke, poke, poking until even my parents don't recognize you. Destined queen? I don't care. Emperor tries to force himself on me, ha? One poison to wipe out future generations. Handsome men surround me, money rolls in. She lives her life like a game, forgetting all past grievances, carefree and unrestrained. He is disabled, aloof by nature, always cold-hearted. He is cunning and shameless, appearing and disappearing at will, with boundless magical power. When the three of them meet, is it the clash of thunder and fire, or an unfinished love story from a previous life?

596.56 Million words | 2020-08-05 06:18Update

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It's Said that Marrying into a Wealthy Family is Not a Good Idea Fiction
It's Said that Marrying into a Wealthy Family is Not a Good Idea

Everyone says that the heir of a wealthy family is aloof and ruthless. She never attends any parties; hardly anyone in the wealthy family has ever seen her. When her biological mother passed away, she was as indifferent as an outsider. She didn't even blink when she personally razed the hundred-year-old mansion of the family. People say, 'Qian Qian's heart is colder than the Arctic.' She lightly sneers, 'So what if it is?'... One day, a man enters her life. 'I admire you,' Gu Jinghuan says as he stops her at the school gate. 'Admire me for what?' Qian Qian smiles faintly, meeting his deep phoenix eyes without any evasion. Gu Jinghuan smirks and softly utters two words— 'Heartless.' After three years, there was a man hidden in Qian Qian's heart, his name being Gu Jinghuan. She gave up everything for him, only to learn that he intends to marry her sister. She sheds tears and lets go, despairing as she goes abroad... Five years later, the Qian family goes bankrupt, and she finally returns from New York. Faced with tricky questions from the media at the press conference, she is left speechless, but luckily he arrives just in time. He says, 'It doesn't matter if the Qian family is in debt. However much it owes, I, Gu Jinghuan, will repay.' He says, 'I admire Miss Qian, but it's a pity that falling flowers have intentions, while flowing water is heartless.' But at that time, he is already her future brother-in-law. She shakes her head, smiles faintly, and if there's no man, then so be it, she still has Baozi. 'Heartbroken?' When Baozi hears that the man is getting married, he hugs his arms and asks. 'A little bit.' Qian Qian gazes at his eyebrows and eyes, momentarily lost in thought. 'Forget it, reluctantly, I'll let you be my girlfriend,' Baozi says nonchalantly, hugging her, 'Our teacher said that recycling garbage can protect the environment. I'm making a contribution to the earth.' Qian Qian: '...'...

360.61 Million words | 2021-04-03 19:51Update

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The Legitimate Daughter: Royal Physician Concubine Fiction
The Legitimate Daughter: Royal Physician Concubine

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417.62 Million words | 2021-05-13 15:48Update

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Sound Moves the World Fiction
Sound Moves the World

Blood stains the picturesque landscape, but how can it compare to the touch of vermilion on your brows? Even if you conquer the world, it's all just a passing splendor. Through a fateful crossing, she acquires a jade flute. All she desires is to find her way back, to live a peaceful life. Amidst the chaos of the four nations, with storms of war gathering, she becomes entangled in the struggle for power. Only then does she realize that her destiny was sealed the moment she encountered that bewitching man. There is an invisible thread connecting her to all the conflicts - the Western Qin dynasty, enigmatic martial arts sects... Her identity becomes increasingly mysterious. Shall she compromise? Shall she resist? What path should she choose? When that bewitching man asks, she answers: Only by overthrowing this world, forsaking its splendor, can I live peacefully with my beloved for all eternity. From this moment on, step by step, she vows to overthrow this world...

121.91 Million words | 2022-09-26 05:52Update

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The Ocean Palace Fiction
The Ocean Palace

This is a story of a delusion that seeks to separate the Tianlan Continent from the ocean using a sea-locking seal. Prince Tang Yiyin of Daqian, who could have lived a silly and idle life as a troublemaker in Jinling, unexpectedly encounters changes in the heavens and the earth. With the surge of vital energy, cultivators emerge in the world, and the sea clan launches an invasion. The long-standing Daqian Empire appears to be on the verge of collapse. As a proud descendant of the Daqian royal family, how can one watch the empire be destroyed in this lifetime...

477.07 Million words | 2023-04-24 16:06Update

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I am virtuous and righteous. Fiction
I am virtuous and righteous.

The kind and wise parents-in-law, the virtuous and obedient concubine, the good-hearted sister-in-law, the gentle and scholarly husband - such a wonderful family, yet she is the third party intruder, a wicked woman indeed; Well, the path of separation may be long, but she will still strive for a happy and bright future, right? Before the separation, should she continue to be a wicked woman and "bully" the virtuous, or go to the small cottage and become a pitiful and resentful woman? This is truly a question. PS: The female protagonist is the legal wife, so why is she so conflicted? Please read the main text, hehe.

180.73 Million words | 2020-09-09 17:51Update

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The Fragrance of Beautiful Lips Fiction
The Fragrance of Beautiful Lips

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568.27 Million words | 2021-05-23 07:47Update

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