Charlie Jane Anders
Charlie Jane Anders was born in Connecticut, USA.
Charlie Jane Anders is known for writing in the Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Literary Fiction genres.
Charlie Jane Anders is the author of 9 Short Stories/Novellas. The first short story published was The Fermi Paradox is Our Business Model, in 2010. The most recently published story was If You Take My Meaning which was released in 2020. There are no upcoming short stories.
In 2022, Charlie Jane Anders was nominated for the "Professional" award, a World Fantasy Special Award for her book
Never Say You Can't Survive (Tor.com Publishing).
Charlie Jane Anders: Awards & Accolades
Anders' books have won multiple awards, Six Months, Three Days won the Hugo Award, Best Novelette, in 2012. Lightspeed Magazine, June 2014: Women Destroy Science Fiction! Special Issue won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2015. The Starlit Wood won the Shirley Jackson Award, Best Edited Anthology, in 2016. Worlds Seen in Passing won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 2019. Never Say You Can't Survive won the Hugo Award, Best Related Work, in 2022.
The following novels by Charlie Jane Anders were nominated for these awards:
- Lightspeed Magazine, June 2014: Women Destroy Science Fiction! Special Issue: Otherwise Award, Best Science Fiction (2015).
- All the Birds in the Sky: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2016). Hugo Award, Best Novel (2017). Alex Awards, Best Book (2017). Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work (2021).
- The Starlit Wood: Locus Award, Best Anthology (2016). Alex Awards, Best Book (2017). British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2017). World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2017).
- Don't Press Charges and I Won't Sue: Otherwise Award, Best Science Fiction (2017).
- The City in the Middle of the Night: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2019). Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (2020). Hugo Award, Best Novel (2020).
- Victories Greater Than Death: Hugo Award, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2022).
- Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak: Hugo Award, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2023).
- Promises Stronger Than Darkness: Hugo Award, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2024).
Charlie Jane Anders: Lists & Other Mentions
- Lessons in Magic and Disaster: Book Riot: Best Books of 2025 Selection in 2025.
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- Tamsyn Muir, author of The Locked Tomb Series.
- Ashley Poston, author of: The Seven Year Slip.
- Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of: Mexican Gothic.
- Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife Series.
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Charlie Jane Anders: F.A.Q
Where was Charlie Jane Anders Born?
Charlie Jane Anders was born in Connecticut, USA and is American.
What book awards has Charlie Jane Anders won?
Six Months, Three Days:
Hugo Award: Best Novelette (2012).
Lightspeed Magazine, June 2014: Women Destroy Science Fiction! Special Issue: British Fantasy Award: Best Anthology (2015).
The Starlit Wood: Shirley Jackson Award: Best Edited Anthology (2016).
Worlds Seen in Passing: World Fantasy Award: Anthology (2019).
Never Say You Can't Survive:
Hugo Award: Best Related Work (2022).
What was the first book Charlie Jane Anders wrote?
The first book written by Charlie Jane Anders was Lazy Crossdresser, published in 2001.
What was the most recent book Charlie Jane Anders wrote?
Her most recently released work was Lessons in Magic and Disaster on August 19th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Charlie Jane Anders?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Charlie Jane Anders book is
All the Birds in the Sky. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- All the Birds in the Sky (6.87)
- The City in the Middle of the Night (6.86)
- Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak (9.33)
- Promises Stronger Than Darkness (8.33)
- The Fermi Paradox is Our Business Model (8.00)
What genres does Charlie Jane Anders Write?
Charlie Jane Anders primarily writes in the Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Speculative Fiction, Science Fantasy, and LGBTQ+ Science Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Charlie Jane Anders?
Charlie Jane Anders 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 Charlie Jane Anders written?
Charlie Jane Anders has written 23 books across 14 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 3 books in the Universal Expansion/Unstoppable Series
- 4 Standalone Novels
- 9 Short Stories/Novellas
- 2 Short Story Collections
- 1 Graphic Novel
- 3 Non-Fiction
- 1 book in the Erotic Alphabet Series