The Hugo (also known as the Science Fiction Achievement Awards) shortlist has been announced. The nominations for Best Novel are:
The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks (Orbit), Iron Council
by China Miéville (Del Rey),
Iron Sunrise
by Charles Stross (Ace),
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
by Susanna Clarke (Bloomsbury) and
River of Gods
by Ian McDonald (Simon & Schuster).
You can see the entire list of nominations in all categories here. The early rumors are that it will be hard to beat Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell.
