Emily Tesh
Emily Tesh is known for writing in the Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Literary Fiction genres.
Emily Tesh is the author of The Greenhollow Duology series which currently consists of 2 novels. The Greenhollow Duology series started in 2019 with the novel Silver in the Wood. The most recently released novel in The Greenhollow Duology series was Drowned Country which was released in 2020. There are no upcoming novels for The Greenhollow Duology series.
Emily Tesh: Awards & Accolades
Emily Tesh won the Hugo Award, Astounding Award for Best New Writer, in 2021. Emily Tesh was also nominated for the Hugo Award, Astounding Award for Best New Writer, in 2020.
Tesh's books have also won multiple awards, Silver in the Wood won the World Fantasy Award, Novella, in 2020. Some Desperate Glory won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 2024.
Emily Tesh books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Some Desperate Glory was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction, in 2023 as well as the Libby Book Awards - Best Science Fiction in 2024, Arthur C. Clarke Award - Best Science Fiction Novel in 2024. The Incandescent was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy, in 2025.
Emily Tesh: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Incandescent was a Publishers Weekly: Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Books Selection in 2025.
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Emily Tesh: F.A.Q
What awards has Emily Tesh won?
Emily Tesh has won the following awards: Astounding Award for Best New Writer at the Hugo Award (2021).
What book awards has Emily Tesh won?
What was the first book Emily Tesh wrote?
The first book written by Emily Tesh was Silver in the Wood, published in 2019.
What was the most recent book Emily Tesh wrote?
Their most recently released work was The Incandescent on May 13th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Emily Tesh?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Emily Tesh book is
Some Desperate Glory. Here are their most popular books:
- Some Desperate Glory (7.78)
- Silver in the Wood (7.91)
- Drowned Country (7.13)
- The Incandescent (8.25)
What genres does Emily Tesh Write?
Emily Tesh primarily writes in the Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction genres. Their work includes sub-genres such as Space Opera, Mythic Fantasy, and Speculative Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Emily Tesh?
Emily Tesh 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 Emily Tesh written?
Emily Tesh has written 4 books. 2 books in The Greenhollow Duology Series, 2 Standalone Novels.