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Overview
Step back into the '90s, a decade that brought us grunge, the World Wide Web, and some unforgettable science fiction and fantasy. This reading challenge invites you to explore the Hugo Award winners of the '90s, a period that saw the rise of authors like Neal Stephenson, Lois McMaster Bujold, and Robert J. Sawyer. From the cybernetic sprawl of "Snow Crash" to the ethical quandaries in "The Sparrow," the '90s offered a diverse array of speculative fiction that still resonates today:
- Hyperion (1990): A pilgrimage to a far-future world, each traveler with their own tale to tell.
- Barrayar (1991): Continue the saga of Cordelia Naismith Vorkosigan and her family.
- A Fire Upon the Deep (1992): Venture into the High Beyond, a realm of godlike beings and ancient threats.
- Green Mars (1993): Witness the terraforming of Mars and the conflicts it ignites.
- Mirror Dance (1994): Follow Mark Vorkosigan's quest for identity in a tale of clones and family.
- The Diamond Age (1995): Explore a future shaped by nanotechnology and cultural upheaval.
- Blue Mars (1996): Conclude the Martian trilogy with a look at the red planet's future society.
- Forever Peace (1997): Question the ethics of war in a future of neural networks and remote warfare.
- To Say Nothing of the Dog (1998): Time-travel back to Victorian England in this comedic romp.
- A Deepness in the Sky (1999): Discover an ancient alien civilization and the secrets it holds.
Whether you're into cyberpunk, space operas, or time-travel comedies, the '90s have something for every kind of speculative fiction fan. Dive in and discover—or rediscover—these iconic works.
Hugo Award (Best Novel) Winner (1990s)
8 participants (10 books)
Overview
Step back into the '90s, a decade that brought us grunge, the World Wide Web, and some unforgettable science fiction and fantasy. This reading challenge invites you to explore the Hugo Award winners of the '90s, a period that saw the rise of authors like Neal Stephenson, Lois McMaster Bujold, and Robert J. Sawyer. From the cybernetic sprawl of "Snow Crash" to the ethical quandaries in "The Sparrow," the '90s offered a diverse array of speculative fiction that still resonates today:
- Hyperion (1990): A pilgrimage to a far-future world, each traveler with their own tale to tell.
- Barrayar (1991): Continue the saga of Cordelia Naismith Vorkosigan and her family.
- A Fire Upon the Deep (1992): Venture into the High Beyond, a realm of godlike beings and ancient threats.
- Green Mars (1993): Witness the terraforming of Mars and the conflicts it ignites.
- Mirror Dance (1994): Follow Mark Vorkosigan's quest for identity in a tale of clones and family.
- The Diamond Age (1995): Explore a future shaped by nanotechnology and cultural upheaval.
- Blue Mars (1996): Conclude the Martian trilogy with a look at the red planet's future society.
- Forever Peace (1997): Question the ethics of war in a future of neural networks and remote warfare.
- To Say Nothing of the Dog (1998): Time-travel back to Victorian England in this comedic romp.
- A Deepness in the Sky (1999): Discover an ancient alien civilization and the secrets it holds.
Whether you're into cyberpunk, space operas, or time-travel comedies, the '90s have something for every kind of speculative fiction fan. Dive in and discover—or rediscover—these iconic works.
