Author record · 2009 to 2025

Joe Abercrombie: Awards and Best-of Lists

Joe Abercrombie has won 2 awards, including the Locus Awards (2015) for Half a King, with 9 shortlist or finalist places, 7 longlist or nominee places, and 5 year-end list picks in our archive.

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2025The DevilsGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Audiobook
2025The DevilsGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Fantasy
2025The DevilsNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Adults
2025The DevilsChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Must-Read Books: Fantasy, Horror & Sci-Fi
2025The DevilsChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Our Favorite Books
2021The Trouble with PeaceLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Fantasy Novel
2020The Trouble With PeaceGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Fantasy
2019A Little HatredGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Fantasy
2019A Little HatredThe Guardian Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Science fiction and fantasy
2017Sharp EndsLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Collection
2017Sharp EndsWorld Fantasy Award (Novel, Collection and Anthology) source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Collection
2016Half the WorldAlex Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Adult Books for Teens
2016Half a WarLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Young Adult Book
2016Half the WorldLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Young Adult Book
2016Half a WarBritish Fantasy Award (Novel) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Fantasy Novel
2015Half a KingLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Young Adult Book
2013Red CountryBritish Fantasy Award (Novel) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Fantasy Novel
2012The HeroesBritish Fantasy Award (Novel) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Novel
2012Red CountryGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Fantasy
2011The HeroesGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Fantasy
2010Best Served ColdBritish Fantasy Award (Novel) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Novel
2010Best Served ColdThe Irish Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books of the Year
2009Best Served ColdThe Kitschies source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Red Tentacle (Novel)

Books

  1. Best Served Cold3 sources · 2009 to 2010
  2. The Devils3 sources · 2025
  3. A Little Hatred2 sources · 2019
  4. Half a War2 sources · 2016
  5. Half the World2 sources · 2016
  6. Red Country2 sources · 2012 to 2013
  7. Sharp Ends2 sources · 2017
  8. The Heroes2 sources · 2011 to 2012
  9. The Trouble with Peace2 sources · 2020 to 2021
  10. Half a King1 source · 2015