Author record · 2016 to 2025

Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Awards and Best-of Lists

Silvia Moreno-Garcia has won 5 awards, including the World Fantasy Award (Novel, Collection and Anthology) (2016) for She Walks in Shadows, with 9 shortlist or finalist places, 12 longlist or nominee places, and 33 year-end list picks in our archive.

Also credited with Paula R. Stiles

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2025The BewitchingGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Horror
2025The BewitchingBram Stoker Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Novel
2025The BewitchingNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We Love
2025The BewitchingLibrary Journal Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Crime Fiction
2025The BewitchingKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2025The BewitchingChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Must-Read Books: Fantasy, Horror & Sci-Fi
2024Silver NitrateLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Horror Novel
2024The Seventh Veil of SalomeGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Historical Fiction
2024The Seventh Veil of SalomeNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We Love
2024The Seventh Veil of SalomeBookPage Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2024The Seventh Veil of SalomeChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Must-Read Books: Fiction
2023The Daughter of Doctor MoreauHugo Award (book categories) source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Novel
2023The Daughter of Doctor MoreauLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · SF Novel
2023Silver NitrateGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Horror
2023Silver NitrateBookPage Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · SFF & Horror
2022The Daughter of Doctor MoreauGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Science Fiction
2022Velvet was the NightMacavity Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Sue Feder Historical Mystery
2022The Daughter of Doctor MoreauTIME Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · 100 Must-Read
2022The Daughter of Doctor MoreauBooklist Editors' Choice source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Adult Books: Fiction
2022The Daughter of Doctor Moreau: A NovelChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2022The Daughter of Doctor MoreauNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We Love
2022The Daughter of Doctor MoreauNew York Times 100 Notable Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction & Poetry
2022Velvet Was the NightBarack Obama's Favorite Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Summer Reading
2021Mexican GothicBritish Fantasy Award (Novel) source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Horror Novel
2021Mexican GothicLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Horror Novel
2021Mexican GothicMythopoeic Fantasy Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Adult Literature
2021Velvet Was the NightLos Angeles Times Book Prizes source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Mystery/Thriller
2021Mexican GothicNebula Award (Novel, Novella and Andre Norton) source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Novel
2021Mexican GothicWorld Fantasy Award (Novel, Collection and Anthology) source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Novel
2021Velvet Was the NightChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2021Velvet Was the NightNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Adults
2021Velvet Was the NightNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We Love
2021Velvet Was the NightLibrary Journal Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Crime Fiction
2021Velvet Was the NightThe Boston Globe Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2021Velvet Was the NightNew York Times 100 Notable Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction & Poetry
2021Velvet Was the NightBookPage Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Mystery & Suspense
2021Velvet Was the NightWashington Post Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Notable Fiction
2020Mexican GothicGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Horror
2020Gods of Jade and ShadowIgnyte Awards source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Novel - Adult
2020Gods of Jade and ShadowLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Fantasy Novel
2020Gods of Jade and ShadowNebula Award (Novel, Novella and Andre Norton) source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Novel
2020Mexican GothicBram Stoker Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Novel
2020Mexican GothicShirley Jackson Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Novel
2020Mexican GothicChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2020Mexican GothicThe New Yorker Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2020Mexican GothicChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books: Top 20
2020Mexican GothicNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We Love
2020Mexican GothicLibrary Journal Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Horror
2020Mexican GothicBookPage Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Mystery & Suspense
2020Mexican GothicWashington Post Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Notable Fiction
2019Gods of Jade and ShadowGoodreads Choice Awards source (opens in a new tab)Nominee · Fantasy
2019Gods of Jade and Shadow: A NovelChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2019Gods of Jade and ShadowNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Adults
2019Gods Of Jade And ShadowNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We Love
2019Gods of Jade and ShadowBookPage Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Science Fiction & Fantasy
2017Certain Dark ThingsLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Horror Novel
2016She Walks in ShadowsWorld Fantasy Award (Novel, Collection and Anthology) source (opens in a new tab)Winner · Anthology
2016Signal to NoiseLocus Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · First Novel
2016Signal to NoiseBritish Fantasy Award (Novel) source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Fantasy Novel

Books

  1. Mexican Gothic14 sources · 2020 to 2021
  2. Velvet was the Night11 sources · 2021 to 2022
  3. Gods of Jade and Shadow8 sources · 2019 to 2020
  4. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau8 sources · 2022 to 2023
  5. The Bewitching6 sources · 2025
  6. The Seventh Veil of Salome4 sources · 2024
  7. Silver Nitrate3 sources · 2023 to 2024
  8. Signal to Noise2 sources · 2016
  9. Certain Dark Things1 source · 2017
  10. She Walks in Shadows1 source · 2016