The World Fantasy Awards ballot for works published in 2021 has been announced.
The awards will be presented during the 2022 World Fantasy Convention, scheduled for November 3-6, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, in Louisiana.
The Life Achievement Awards, presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the fantasy field, will go to Samuel R. Delany and Terri Windling.
The World Fantasy Awards finalists for Novel/Novella
Best Novel
- Black Water Sister, Zen Cho (Ace; Macmillan)
- A Master of Djinn, P. Djèlí Clark (Tordotcom; Orbit UK)
- The City Beautiful, Aden Polydoros (Inkyard)
- The Jasmine Throne, Tasha Suri (Orbit US; Orbit UK)
- The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Ward (Nightfire; Viper UK)
Best Novella
- “For Sale by Owner”, Elizabeth Hand (When Things Get Dark)
- Nothing But Blackened Teeth, Cassandra Khaw (Nightfire)
- And What Can We Offer You Tonight, Premee Mohamed (Neon Hemlock)
- Finches, A.M. Muffaz (Vernacular)
- “A Canticle for Lost Girls”, Isabel Yap (Never Have I Ever)
You can view the full list of finalists at Locus magazine
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