Read the Best of SFF with the 2025 Locus Awards Finalists

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Fans of science fiction and fantasy, or those interested in exploring these genres, have a reason to celebrate as the nominees for the 2025 Locus Awards have been revealed. The finalists listed below were chosen through public voting. The winners in each category will be announced on June 21 at the Locus Awards Ceremony hosted at Nile Hall in Preservation Park, Oakland, California. The event is open to all, and this year’s ceremony will be emceed by Gail Carriger alongside special guests Tochi Onyebuchi and Sarah Gailey. Tickets can be purchased here.

Each category features ten finalists. Explore some of the categories below.

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For a complete list of categories and finalists, visit the Locus Magazine website, which includes Young Adult Novel, First Novel, Novella, Short Story, Anthology, Publisher, Artist, Non-Fiction, and more. Discover additional news and intriguing stories from the book industry on Breaking in Books.