“Five Views of the Planet Tartarus” by Rachael K. Jones (Lightspeed Magazine, Jan 2024 (Issue 164))

“Marginalia” by Mary Robinette Kowal (Uncanny Magazine, Issue 56)

“Stitched to Skin Like Family Is” by Nghi Vo (Uncanny Magazine, Issue 57)

“Three Faces of a Beheading” by Arkady Martine (Uncanny Magazine, Issue 58)

“We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read” by Caroline M. Yoachim (Lightspeed Magazine, May 2024 (Issue 168))

“Why Don’t We Just Kill the Kid in the Omelas Hole” by Isabel J. Kim (Clarkesworld, February 2024)

The Hugo awards began with six nominees per category. Science fiction and fantasy books are both eligible to win. Winner will be announced at Seattle worldcon in August.  