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For a friend looking for highly-reviewed, recently published science fiction, consider these award-winners and popular titles from 2023–2025. 2024–2025 Award winners These novels have been recognized with major awards in the science fiction and fantasy community within the last two years. The Man Who Saw Seconds by Alexander Boldizar (2025 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel): Boldizar’s novel is an imaginative, well-regarded work of science fiction. Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell (2025 Nebula Award for Best Novel): This novel is noted for its unique premise and excellent reviews. System Collapse by Martha Wells (2024 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel): The latest installment in the award-winning Murderbot Diaries series was also nominated for a 2025 Nebula Award. The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera (2024 Nebula Award for Best Novel): This book won for its innovative story and style. It was also a finalist for the 2024 Hugo and Locus Awards. Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh (2024 Hugo Award for Best Novel): Tesh's science fiction novel won the top honor at the 2024 Hugo Awards.