The Kaiju Preservation Society a Finalist for the 2023 Ohioana Book Award
Posted on May 15, 2023 Posted by John Scalzi 6 Comments

And you ask, what is an Ohioana Book Award? Well, it’s the state book awards for Ohio, and there are several categories. The category I am a finalist for is “Fiction,” and here is the list of finalist authors and books in the category:
Hyde, Allegra. Eleutheria, Vintage
Ng, Celeste. Our Missing Hearts, Penguin
Okorafor, Nnedi. Noor, DAW
Scalzi, John. The Kaiju Preservation Society, Tor
Umrigar, Thrity. Honor, Algonquin Books
That’s a pretty formidable category, stacked with excellent books from fabulous authors. And me! I am delighted to have this peer group.
Here is the official announcement with all the 2023 finalists in every category. Ohio has some good writers, y’all. Congratulations to everyone!
— JS
Congratulations! Well deserved; it’s a terrific read.
As i just finished KPS today, (and loved it so much), this brings a smile. Cheers on the nom!
Just in time to be banned from a library.
Best of luck!
Yes, I know, its an honor just to be nominated. All the same I hope you kick their asses.
That is a seriously solid slate. If you win it’s a big deal, and not getting chosen is hardly a slight.
Congratulations! I loved The Kaiju Preservation Society! Based upon your “Author’s Note,” I don’t expect a continuation of Jamie’s story, but I sure would love to read one!