Aurora Award for Best Novel

The Aurora Awards are granted annually by the Canadian SF and Fantasy Association and SFSF Boreal Inc. The Award for Best Novel was first awarded in 1982 as the Award for Best Outstanding Work and is two awards, one granted to an English-language work and one to a French-language work. Until 1989 it was dedicated to any works, including non-novel length works. It became a dedicated category in 1989 as the Award for Best Long Form (French: Meilleur Livre). It became the Award for Best Novel (French: Meilleur Roman) in 2011, when the Prix Aurora and Prix Boreal combined. No winner was awarded in 1983 and 1986, but shortlists were created.

Robert J. Sawyer has won the English-language award the most times (eight times), and Élisabeth Vonarburg has won the French-language award the most times (seven times).

English-language Award

Winners and nominees

  *   Winners and joint winners

Year Author(s) Work Publisher/Publication Ref.
1982 Phyllis Gotlieb*Judgement of DragonsBerkley [1]
John Robert Colombo (editor)Friendly Aliens: Thirteen Stories of the Fantastic set in CanadaHounslow [1]
Charles R. SaundersImaroDAW [1]
Lesley Choyce & John Bell (editors)Visions from the EdgePottersfield [1]
1983 No winner selected [2]
Michael G. ConeyCat KarinaAce [2]
Crawford KillianEyasBantam Spectra [2]
Pauline GedgeStargateMacmillan [2]
Andrew WeinerStation GehannaF&SF (Apr. 1982) [2]
John Robert Colombo Wendigo: An Anthology of Fact and Fantastic Fiction Prairie [2]
1984 Not awarded; no nominees
1985 Eileen KernaghanSongs from the Drowned LandsAce [3]
Michael G. ConeyThe Celestial Steam LocomotiveHMH [3]
Spider RobinsonMelancholy ElephantsAnalog (Jun. 1982) [3]
William GibsonNeuromancerAce [3]
1986 No winner selected [4]
Margaret AtwoodThe Handmaid's TaleMcClelland & Stewart [4]
Phyllis GotliebThe Kingdom of the CatsAce [4]
Charles de LintMulengroAce [4]
1987 Guy Gavriel KayThe Wandering FireCollins [5]
Robert Charles WilsonA Hidden PlaceBantam Spectra [5]
Crawford KillianLifterAce [5]
Charles de LintYarrow (novel)Ace [5]
1988 Charles de LintJack, the Giant KillerAce [6]
Guy Gavriel KayThe Darkest RoadCollins [6]
Robert Charles WilsonMemory WireBantam Spectra [6]
Spider RobinsonTime PressureHRW [6]
1989 William GibsonMona Lisa OverdriveGollancz [7]
Candas Jane DorseyMachine Sex and Other StoriesPorcépic [7]
Robert Charles WilsonMemory WireBantam Spectra [7]
Spider RobinsonTime PressureHRW [7]
Élisabeth VonarburgThe Silent CityPorcépic [7]
1990 Dave DuncanWest of JanuaryDel Rey [8]
Terence M. GreenBarking DogsSt. Martin's [8]
Tanya HuffGate of Darkness, Circle of LightDAW [8]
Robert Charles WilsonGypsiesBantam [8]
Crawford KillianRogue EmperorDel Rey [8]
Eileen KernaghanThe Sarsen WitchAce [8]
1991 Guy Gavriel KayTiganaViking [9]
Tanya HuffGate of Darkness, Circle of LightDAW [9]
Robert Charles WilsonGypsiesBantam [9]
Robert J. SawyerGolden FleeceWarner [9]
Michael G. ConeyKing of the Scepter'd IsleDutton [9]
1992 Robert J. SawyerGolden FleeceWarner [10]
Tanya HuffBlood PriceDAW [10]
William Gibson & Bruce SterlingThe Difference EngineGollancz [10]
Robert Charles WilsonThe DivideDoubleday [10]
Spider RobinsonKill the EditorAxolotl [10]
Charles de LintThe Little CountryMorrow [10]
1993 Sean StewartPassion PlayBeach Holme [11]
Tanya HuffBlood TrailDAW [11]
Terence M. GreenChildren of the RainbowMcClelland & Stewart [11]
Robert J. SawyerFar-SeerAce [11]
Guy Gavriel KayA Song for ArbonneViking [11]
1994 Sean StewartNobody's SonMacmillan [12]
Robert J. SawyerFar-SeerAce [12]
Guy Gavriel KayA Song for ArbonneViking [12]
William GibsonVirtual LightSeal [12]
1995 William GibsonVirtual LightSeal [13]
Spider RobinsonCallahan's TouchAce [13]
Robert J. SawyerEnd of an EraAce [13]
Robert Charles WilsonMysteriumBantam Spectra [13]
Nancy KilpatrickNear DeathPocket [13]
1996 Robert J. SawyerThe Terminal ExperimentHarper Prism [14]
Dave DuncanThe CursedDel Rey [14]
Guy Gavriel KayThe Lions of Al-RassanViking [14]
Robert Charles WilsonMysteriumBantam Spectra [14]
Sean StewartResurrection ManAce [14]
Spider Robinson & Jeanne RobinsonStar MindAce [14]
1997 Robert J. SawyerStarplexAce [15]
Nancy KilpatrickChild of the NightRaven [15]
Tanya HuffNo QuarterDAW [15]
Sean StewartResurrection ManAce [15]
Terence M. GreenShadow of AshlandTor [15]
1998 Candas Jane DorseyBlack WineTor [16]
Robert J. SawyerFrameshiftTor [16]
Robert J. SawyerIllegal AlienAce [16]
Terence M. GreenShadow of AshlandTor [16]
Charles de LintTraderTor [16]
1999 Robert Charles WilsonDarwiniaTor [17]
Nancy KilpatrickDracul: An Eternal Love StoryLucard [17]
Robert J. SawyerFactoring HumanityTor [17]
Phyllis GotliebFlesh and GoldTor [17]
Guy Gavriel KaySailing to SarantiumViking [17]
Charles De LintSomeplace to be FlyingTor [17]
2000 Robert J. SawyerFlashforwardTor [18]
Julie E. CzernedaBeholder's EyeDAW [18]
Robert Charles WilsonBiosTor [18]
Nalo HopkinsonBrown Girl in the RingWarner Aspect [18]
Edo van BelkomDeath Drives a SemiQuarry [18]
Peter WattsStarfishTor [18]
2001 Eileen KernaghanThe Snow QueenThistledown [19]
Robert J. SawyerCalculating GodTor [19]
Julie E. CzernedaChanging VisionDAW [19]
James Alan GardnerHuntedEos [19]
Lisa SmedmanThe Playback WarWarner Aspect [19]
2002 Julie E. CzernedaIn the Company of OthersDAW [20]
James Alan GardnerAscendingEos [20]
Robert Charles WilsonThe ChronolithsTor [20]
Peter WattsMaelstromTor [20]
Edo van BelkomTeethMeisha Merlin [20]
2003 Karl SchroederPermanenceTor [21]
Robert J. SawyerHominidsTor [21]
Edo van BelkomMartyrsDIG [21]
Julie E. CzernedaTo Trade the StarsDAW [21]
Karin LowacheeWarchildDAW [21]
2004 Robert Charles WilsonBlind LakeTor [22]
Karin LowacheeBurndiveWarner Aspect [22]
Julie E. CzernedaHidden in SightDAW [22]
Robert J. SawyerHumansTor [22]
Edo van BelkomScream QueenPinnacle [22]
Caitlin SweetA Telling of StarsPenguin [22]
2005 Edo van BelkomWolf PackTundra [23]
Eileen KernaghanThe Alchemist's DaughterThistledown [23]
Matthew HughesBlack BrillionTor [23]
Stephanie Bedwell-GrimeFallen AngelTelos [23]
James Alan GardnerRadiantEos [23]
Julie E. CzernedaSurvivalDAW [23]
2006 Karin LowacheeCagebirdWarner Aspect [24]
Edo van BelkomLone WolfTundra [24]
Julie E. CzernedaMigrationDAW [24]
Robert J. SawyerMindscanTor [24]
Caitlin SweetSilences of HomePenguin [24]
Robert Charles WilsonSpinTor [24]
2007 Dave DuncanChildren of ChaosTor [25]
Peter WattsBlindsightTor [25]
Julie E. CzernedaRegenerationDAW [25]
Lynda WilliamsRighteous AngerEdge [25]
Tanya HuffSmoke and AshesDAW [25]
Karl SchroederSun of SunsTor [25]
2008 Nalo HopkinsonThe New Moon’s ArmsWarner [26]
Denys BridgerAs Fate DecreesEdge [26]
Edo van BelkomCry WolfMcClelland & Stewart/Tundra [26]
Derwin MakThe Moon Under Her FeetWindstorm [26]
Robert J. SawyerRollbackTor [26]
2009 Edward WillettMarseguroDAW [27]
Ursula PflugAfter the FiresTightrope [27]
Hayden TrenholmDefending DianaBundoran [27]
Robert J. SawyerIdentity Theft and Other StoriesRed Deer [27]
Douglas SmithImpossibiliaPS [27]
2010 Robert J. SawyerWakePenguin [28]
Leslie CarmichaelThe Amulet of Amon-RaCBAY [28]
Barbara Galler-Smith & Josh LangstonDruidsEdge [28]
Hayden TrenholmSteel WhispersBundoran [28]
Edward WillettTerra InseguraDAW [28]
2011 Robert J. SawyerWatchPenguin [29]
Craig RussellBlack Bottle ManGreat Plains [29]
Marie BilodeauDestiny’s BloodDragon Moon [29]
Hayden TrenholmStealing HomeBundoran [29]
Guy Gavriel KayUnder HeavenViking [29]
2012 Robert J. SawyerWonderPenguin [30]
Michael RoweEnter, NightChiZine [30]
David NickleEutopia: A Novel of Terrible OptimismChiZine [30]
Derryl MurphyNapier’s BonesChiZine [30]
Caitlin SweetThe Pattern ScarsChiZine [30]
Ryan OakleyTechnicolor Ultra MallEdge [30]
2013 Tanya HuffThe SilveredDAW [31]
Marie BilodeauDestiny’s FallDragon Moon [31]
Karen DudleyFood for the GodsRavenstone [31]
Lynda WilliamsHealer's SwordEdge [31]
Chadwick GintherThunder RoadRavenstone [31]
Robert J. SawyerTriggersPenguin [31]
2014 Julie E. CzernedaA Turn of LightDAW [32]
Robert J. SawyerRed Planet BluesPenguin [32]
Guy Gavriel KayRiver of StarsViking [32]
Susan MacGregorThe Tatooed WitchFive Rivers [32]
Chadwick GintherTombstone BluesRavenstone [32]
2015 Julie E. CzernedaA Play of ShadowDAW [33]
Peter WattsEchopraxiaTor [33]
Tanya HuffThe Future FallsDAW [33]
Jo WaltonMy Real ChildrenTor [33]
William GibsonThe PeripheralPenguin [33]
2016 A. M. DellamonicaA Daughter of No NationTor [34]
Ryan T. McFaddenCursed: Black SwanDragon Moon [34]
E. C. BellDrowning in AmberTyche [34]
Randy McCharlesMuch Ado About MacbethTyche [34]
Silvia Moreno-GarciaSignal to NoiseSolaris [34]
Chadwick GintherToo Far GoneRavenstone [34]
2017 Robert J. SawyerQuantum NightPenguin [35]
Guy Gavriel KayChildren of Earth and SkyViking [35]
Madeline AshbyCompany TownTor [35]
Gerald BrandtThe CourierDAW [35]
A. M. DellamonicaThe Nature of a PirateTor [35]
Brent NicholsStars Like Cold FireBundoran [35]
2018 Fonda LeeJade CityOrbit [36]
James Alan GardnerAll Those Explosions Were Someone Else's FaultTor [36]
Brent NicholsLight of a Distant SunBundoran [36]
Gerald BrandtThe RebelDAW [36]
Costi GurguRecipeAriumWhite Cat [36]
Julie E. CzernedaTo Guard Against the DarkDAW [36]
2019 Kate HeartfieldArmed in Her FashionChiZine [37]
Chadwick GintherGraveyard MindChiZine [37]
Craig DiLouieOne of UsOrbit [37]
James Alan GardnerThey Promised Me the Gun Wasn't LoadedTor [37]
Derek KünskenThe Quantum MagicianSolaris [37]
C. L. PolkWitchmarkTor [37]
2020 Julie E. Czerneda The Gossamer Mage DAW [38]
Guy Gavriel Kay A Brightness Long Ago Viking Canada [38]
Silvia Moreno-Garcia Gods of Jade and Shadow Del Rey [38]
E. C. Bell Haunting the Haunted Tyche [38]
Fonda Lee Jade War Orbit [38]
Derek Künsken The Quantum Garden Solaris [38]
2021 Silvia Moreno-Garcia Mexican Gothic Random House [39]
Premee Mohamed Beneath the Rising Solaris [39]
Randy McCharles A Connecticut Gumshoe in King Arthur’s Court Tyche [39]
Robert J. Sawyer The Oppenheimer Alternative Red Deer Press [39]
Kelley Armstrong A Stitch in Time KLA Fricke [39]
2022 Fonda Lee Jade Legacy Orbit [40]
Premee Mohamed A Broken Darkness Solaris [40]
Derek Künsken The Quantum War Solaris [40]
David Demchuk RED X Strange Light [40]
C. L. Polk Soulstar Tor [40]
2023 Kate Heartfield The Embroidered Book HarperVoyager [41]
Guy Gavriel Kay All the Seas of the World Penguin [41]
Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Daughter of Doctor Moreau Del Rey [41]
Emily St. John Mandel Sea of Tranquility HarperCollins [41]
Premee Mohamed The Void Ascendant Solaris [41]

Best of the Decade

A special award was handed out in 2017 for the best novel or series of the 2000s. If continued, this award will be given out once every 10 years.

  *   Winners and joint winners

Year Author(s) Work Publisher/Publication Ref.
2017 Robert J. Sawyer*The Neanderthal ParallaxTor [35]
Robert Charles WilsonBlind LakeTor [35]
William GibsonBlue AntBerkley [35]
Steven EriksonMalazan Book of the FallenTor [35]
Charles de LintThe Onion GirlTor [35]
Guy Gavriel KayUnder HeavenViking [35]

French-language Award

Winners and nominees

  *   Winners and joint winners

Year Author(s) Work Publisher/Publication Ref.
1989 Charles MontpetitTemps mort (Time Out)Paulines [42]
1990 Jacques BrossardLes Années d'apprentissage (Years of Learning)Leméac [42]
1991 Élisabeth VonarburgHistoire de la princesse et du dragon (Story of the Princess and the Dragon)Québec/Amérique [42]
1992 Élisabeth VonarburgAilleurs et au Japon (Elsewhere and in Japan)Québec/Amérique [42]
1993 Élisabeth VonarburgChroniques du Pays des Mères (The Maerlande Chronicles)Québec/Amérique [42]
1994 Daniel SernineChronoregQuébec/Amérique [42]
1995 Joël ChampetierLa Mémoire du lac (Memory of the Lake)Québec/Amérique [42]
1996 Élisabeth VonarburgLes Voyageurs malgré eux (Travellers, Despite Themselves)Québec/Amérique [42]
1997 Yves MeynardLa rose du desert (The Desert Rose)Unknown [42]
1998 Jean-Pierre GuilletL'odyssée du Penelope (The Odyssey of the Penelope)Éditions Héritage [42]
1999 Alain BergeronCorps-machines et rêves d'anges (Body-Machines and the Dreams of Angels)Vent D'Ouest [42]
2000 Francine PelletierSamiva de FréeAlire [42]
2001 Jean-Louis TrudelDemain, les étoiles (Tomorrow, the Stars)Pierre Tisseyre [42]
2002 Jean-Louis TrudelLes Transfigurés du Centaure (The Transfigured Centaurs)Médiaspaul [42]
2003 Jean-Louis TrudelLe Revenant de Fomalhaut (The Return of Fomalhaut)Médiaspaul [42]
2004 Alain BergeronPhaosAlire [42]
2005 Michèle LaframboiseLes Mémoires de l'arc (Memories of the Arc)Médiaspaul [42]
2006 Dominic BellavanceAlégracia et le serpent d'argent (Alégracia and the Silver Snake)Les Six Brumes [42]
2007 Élisabeth VonarburgLa Princesse de vengeance (The Vengeance Princess)Alire [42]
2008 Diane BoudreauCimetière du musée (Museum Cemetery)Unknown [42]
2009 Michèle LaframboiseLes Vents de Tammerlan (The Winds of Tammerlan)Médiaspaul [42]
2010 Laurent McAllisterSuprématie (Supremacy)Bragelonne [42]
2011 Héloïse CôtéLa Tueuse de dragons (The Dragon Slayer)Alire [42]
2012 Éric GauthierMontréelAlire [42]
2013 Ariane GélinasTranstaïgaUnknown [42]
2014 Sébastien ChartrandL'Ensorceleuse de Pointe-Lévy (The Enchantress of Pointe-Lévy)Alire [42]
Ariane GélinasL'île aux naufrages (The Island of Shipwrecks)Marchand de Feuilles [43]
Patrick SenécalCe qui se passe dans la cave reste dans la cave (What Happens in the Cave Remains in the Cave)Alire [43]
2015 Élisabeth VonarburgHôtel Olympia (Hotel Olympia)Alire [42]
Marilou AddisonAnitaMortagne [44]
Ariane GélinasEscalanaMarchand de Feuilles [44]
Frédéric RaymondJardin de chair (Garden of Flesh)Les Six Brumes [44]
Patrick SenécalGrande liquidation (Grand Liquidation)Alire [44]
Daniel SernineLes Îles du ciel (Islands of the Sky)Soulières [44]
2016 Philippe-Aubert CôtéLe Jeu du Démiurge (The Demiurge Game)Alire [42]
Frédérick DurandAu rendez-vous des courtisans glacés (A Rendezvous of Icy Courtesans)Les Six Brumes [45]
Frédérick DurandQuand s'éteindra la dernière chandelle (When the Last Candle is Exhausted)Black Coat [45]
Éric GauthierLe Grande mort de mononc' Morbide (The Grand Death of Mononc Morbid)Alire [45]
Yves MeynardLes Marches de la lune morte (Steps on the Dead Moon)Alire [45]
2017 Ariane Gélinas*Les Cendres de Sedna (The Ashes of Cedna)Alire [46]
Sébastien ChartrandLe sorcier de l’Île d’Orléans (The Sorcerer of Orléans Island)Alire [46]
Héloïse CôtéLes monstres intérieurs (Indoor Monsters)Alire [46]
Martine DesjardinsLa chambre verte (Green Room)Alto [46]
Frédéric RaymondL’arbre maléfique(The Evil Tree)Éditions du Phoenix [46]
2018 Karoline Georges*De synthèse (Of Synthesis)Alto [47]
David CalvoToxoplasmaLa Volte [48]
Yvan GodboutHansel et Gretel (Hansel and Gretel)AdA [48]
Michèle LaframboiseLa ruche (The Hive)Les Six Brumes [48]
Matthieu VilleneuveBorealium tremensLa Peuplade [48]
2019 Élisabeth VonarburgLes Pierres et les Roses. Tome 1, 2 et 3Alire [49]
Yves MeynardChrysanthe t.1 La princess perdueAlire [49]
Simon RousseauLa Reine des NeigesADA [49]
Stéphanie SylvainLe roi des ombresNumeriklivres [49]
Christiane VadnaisFaunesALTO [49]
2020 Patrick SenécalCeux de là-basAlire [50]
2021 Jonathan ReynoldsAbîmesAlire [51]
2022 Bernard GilbertLes Singes bariolésQuébec Amérique [52]

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