C.J. Cherryh
C.J. Cherryh (Carolyn Janice Cherry,) was born on September 1st, 1942 and is currently 83 years old. C.J. Cherryh was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
C.J. Cherryh is known for writing in the Fantasy and Science Fiction genres.
C.J. Cherryh is the author of the Foreigner series which currently consists of 24 novels. The Foreigner series started in 1994 with the novel Foreigner. The most recently released novel in the Foreigner series was Defiance which was released in 2023. There are no upcoming novels for the Foreigner series.
C.J. Cherryh: Awards & Accolades
Cherryh's books have won multiple awards, Downbelow Station won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1982. Cyteen won the Locus Award, Best Science Fiction Novel, in 1989. The Betrayal won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1989.
C.J. Cherryh books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Kesrith was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1979. Ealdwood was nominated for the World Fantasy Award, Novella, in 1982. The Pride of Chanur was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1983. Voyager in Night was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award, Best Science Fiction Book, in 1984. The Scapegoat (in Alien Stars) was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novella, in 1986. Cuckoo's Egg was nominated for the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1986. Gwydion and the Dragon was nominated for the World Fantasy Award, Novella, in 1992.
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C.J. Cherryh: F.A.Q
When was C.J. Cherryh Born? How old is C.J. Cherryh?
C.J. Cherryh was born on September 1st, 1942. C.J. Cherryh is currently 83 years old.
Where was C.J. Cherryh Born?
C.J. Cherryh was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA and is American.
What book awards has C.J. Cherryh won?
Downbelow Station:
Hugo Award: Best Novel (1982).
Cyteen: Locus Award: Best Science Fiction Novel (1989).
The Betrayal:
Hugo Award: Best Novel (1989).
What was the first book C.J. Cherryh wrote?
The first book written by C.J. Cherryh was Brothers of Earth, published in 1976.
What was the most recent book C.J. Cherryh wrote?
Her most recently released work was Alliance Unbound on October 15th, 2024.
What is the most popular book by C.J. Cherryh?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular C.J. Cherryh book is
Foreigner. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- Foreigner (6.67)
- Downbelow Station (7.50)
- Invader (8.00)
- Inheritor (7.00)
- The Pride of Chanur (7.00)
What genres does C.J. Cherryh Write?
C.J. Cherryh primarily writes in the Fantasy and Science Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Epic / High Fantasy, Space Opera, and Military Sci-Fi.
Are there upcoming new books by C.J. Cherryh?
C.J. Cherryh does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has C.J. Cherryh written?
C.J. Cherryh has written 103 books across 28 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 4 books in The Morgaine Cycle Series
- 2 books in the Hanan Rebellion Series
- 3 books in The Faded Sun Series
- 2 books in the Alliance-Union Series
- 2 books in the Hinder Stars Series
- 5 books in the Chanur Series
- 7 books in the Alliance-Union: Company Wars Series
- 3 books in the Age of Exploration Series
- 2 books in the Arafel Series
- 8 books in the Merovingen Nights Series
- 4 books in the Alliance-Union: Cyteen Series
- 3 books in the Rusalka Series
- 3 books in The Sword of Knowledge Series
- 24 books in the Foreigner Series
- 2 books in the Finisterre Series
- 5 books in the Fortress Series
- 2 books in The Gene Wars Series
- 8 Standalone Novels
- 2 Short Stories/Novellas
- 3 Short Story Collections
- 1 book in the Blood Of Ten Chiefs Series
- 7 books in the Heroes in Hell Series
- 1 book in the Thieves' World Series