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This Year's Hugo Nominees Chosen

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the who-will-be-the-one dept.

wrinkledshirt writes "They've announced this year's nominees for the Hugo Awards. Wonder who the next Asimov, Brin, Gibson or [shudder] Rowling is going to be? Find out at Conjose."

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  1. Missing nomination by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    I can't see CowboyNeal on the list!

  2. Hmm... by bravehamster · · Score: 5, Funny
    BEST NOVEL
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    Cosmonaut Keep by Ken MacLeod (Orbit (UK)(2000); Tor)


    Curiously enough, Slashdot is actually mentioned in this book. Has a nice scene with a bunch of old-time linux hacks sitting in a bar talking 'bout the good ol days. If you can handle non-linear storytelling, pop-culture references, and Scottish pessimistic pride in your sci-fi, I highly recommend Ken MacLeod. Plus, the cover art is usually pretty cool.

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    1. Re:Hmm... by jwit · · Score: 2, Funny

      My favorite quote from Cosmonaut Keep (not verbatim as I can't find the book right now):

      [The computer started up], showing the familiar Windows 2045 logo, which soon faded away to leave a demonically grinning penguin and the words 'But seriously...'.

  3. Snow Crash by alexborges · · Score: 2, Funny

    Is the best book in the world..... period. And it never won the Hugo..... Hugo is not to be trusted. Hes a lowsy motherfucker

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