1997 Best Novella Hugo

The 1997 Best Novella Hugo was presented August 31, 1997 at LoneStarCon II.

1. "Blood of the Dragon" by George R. R. Martin [Asimov's Jul 1996]
2. "Time Travelers Never Die" by Jack McDevitt [Asimov's May 1996]
3. "Immersion" by Gregory Benford [SF Age Mar 1996]
4. "Abandon in Place" by Jerry Oltion [F&SF Dec 1996]
5. "Gas Fish" by Mary Rosenblum [Asimov's Feb 1996]
6. "The Cost to Be Wise" by Maureen F. McHugh [Starlight #1 (Tor), 1996]

"Bellwether" by Connie Willis received enough votes on the nominating ballot to secure a place on the final ballot, but was ruled to be ineligible.

See also: Hugo Awards, 1997 Hugo Results, 1996 Best Novella Hugo, 1998 Best Novella Hugo.