The cosmos of science fiction has never been more vibrant and imaginative than in 2024. Last week, we called upon you, our fellow explorers of the unknown, to nominate your favorite sci-fi novels published in the first half of this year. The response was phenomenal! We received an outpouring of nominations, each one a testament to the creativity and innovation that continues to push the boundaries of this beloved genre.

Today, we're excited to announce that the nomination round is over and it's time to move on to the next phase: the voting round. This is your chance to weigh in on which novels you believe deserve to be crowned The Best Sci-Fi Books of 2024… So Far!

This round we're pinning you down to one book from the list of titles below, and then at the end of June we'll announce the winners.

“Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.” – Douglas Adams, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy'.

We're well on our way to spinning around the sun once again, but this time in the year 2022. And already with these five short months behind us, the quantity and quality of new science fiction novels to grace the bookshelves of readers everywhere is astonishing!

While we love to reminisce on the Golden Age of Sci-Fi (who doesn't?) it's just as rewarding to follow the writers who are making a splash on the scene in the here and now. 

It is in that spirit that we are asking you to nominate your favorite sci-fi books published so far in 2022. We'll be holding the voting round in a few weeks time and you'll be pinned down to one selection then, but for now nominate as many as you'd like.

*Be sure to submit both the title and author name. Qualifying nominations must be published between January 1st and June 15th, 2022.

Voting now closed. See you for next year's awards!

Another year is in the books—literally! It feels like we only just started exploring this year’s sci-fi wonders, and now it’s time to reflect on the stories that moved us, thrilled us, and left us thinking long after we turned the last page (or hit pause).

At Discover Sci-Fi, we’ve been blown away by the talent on display this year, and as tradition demands, we’re not keeping this reflection to ourselves. We want you to join us in celebrating the year’s best sci-fi reads.

Introducing: The DSF Awards Trophy

This year, thanks to the incredible success and growing momentum of our annual awards, we’re excited to present a custom-designed trophy to the winner for Best Overall Sci-Fi of the Year.

The DSF Award is more than just a symbol of achievement—it’s a celebration of innovation, creativity, and the imaginative spirit that drives the sci-fi genre forward. The DSF Award represents the fusion of classic and futuristic elements, embodying the essence of science fiction. Winning this award not only honors your work but also places you among the elite voices shaping the future of sci-fi. If you're an author, click here to view the full details and learn how you can be in the running for this esteemed accolade.

So, let’s hear it—what books captured your imagination in 2024?

Help us celebrate this spectacular year in sci-fi by nominating your favorite sci-fi books published in 2024. We'll be holding the voting round in a few weeks time and you'll be pinned down to one selection then, but for now nominate as many as you'd like.

*Be sure to submit both the title and author name.

NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED GO VOTE HERE!

"It's the most wonderful time of the year..."  —Andy Williams

Except this time, we're not talking about the holidays! While many of us here are a bit sentimental about the holidays and yes, all the mistltoeing, and marshmallow toasting, and whatnot does set our hearts a-glow, what we really love about December is the chance to reminisce about all the spectacular sci-fi books that were published during the year; and as always, we'd love for you to join us on this little nostalgia tour! 

It is in that spirit that we are asking you to nominate your favorite sci-fi books published in 2021! We'll be holding the voting round in a few weeks time and you'll be pinned down to one selection then, but for now nominate as many as you'd like.

*Be sure to submit both the title and author name.

Voting now closed. See you for next year's awards!