Weekend Update: What Should I Read Before the Hugos?
So, Hugo nominations are due on March 10th, and I want to make sure that I read a few more things before I make any decisions about what I'm going to nominate for Best Novel. I figured that the best way to do that is to talk to all of YOU to discover what I missed last year that you really, really want me to read for consideration.
Behind the cut is a list of the books published in 2012 that I've already read. Yes, this includes both adult and young adult science fiction/fantasy. This list does not include graphic novels or short fiction (short of novellas, those count). So please, before you make recommendations, make sure I haven't read it already. ;)
If you want to read up on eligibility rules, etc, just click here.
So tell me: what should I consider for Best Novel before I turn in my Hugo nominations? Speak now, or forever hold your peace!
Books published in 2012 that I've already read
Note: just because they were published in 2012 does actually mean they would be eligible for the award, even if I were inclined to nominate them.
Aguirre, Ann: Devil's Punch
Aguirre, Ann: Endgame
Aguirre, Ann: Outpost
Andrews, Ilona: Gunmetal Magic
Ashby, Madeline: vN
Ashford, Barbara: Spellcrossed
Bacigalupi, Paolo: The Drowned Cities
Bardugo, Leigh: Shadow and Bone
Bear, Elizabeth: Range of Ghosts
Benedict, Lyn: Lies & Omens
Carriger, Gail: Timeless
Carson, Rae: The Crown of Embers
Cashore, Kristin: Bitterblue
Corey, James S.A.: Caliban's War
Corey, James S.A.: Gods of Risk (novella)
Cross, Julie: Tempest
Dellamonica, A.M.: Blue Magic
Fisher, Sharon Lynn: Ghost Planet
Grant, Mira: Blackout
Grant, Mira: San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats (novella)
Hocking, Amanda: Switched
Jemisin, N.K.: The Killing Moon
Kadrey, Richard: Devil Said Bang
McGuire, Seanan: Discount Armageddon
McGuire, Seanan: Ashes of Honor
McGuire, Seanan: Velveteen vs. The Junior Super Patriots
North, Pearl: The Book of Night
O'Malley, Daniel: The Rook
Pelland, Jennifer: Machine
Priest, Cherie: The Inexplicables
Rogers, Jane: The Testament of Jessie Lamb
Scalzi, John: Redshirts
Valente, Catherynne M.: The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There
Vaughn, Carrie: Kitty Steals the Show
I'll have a separate post to talk about some things about other categories that I'm submitting for consideration. For now, let's focus on the novels! What were your favorite novel publications of 2012? What do you think deserves to be nominated for a Hugo?