John Scalzi

"I didn't mind getting old when I was young. It's the being old now that's getting to me."

John Scalzi is one of the most popular and acclaimed SF authors to emerge in the last decade. His debut, Old Man's War, won him science fiction's John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His New York Times bestsellers include The Last Colony, Fuzzy Nation, Lock In, and also Redshirts, which won 2013's Hugo Award for Best Novel. Material from his widely read blog Whatever has also earned him two other Hugo Awards. He lives in Ohio with his wife and daughter.

What genre does John Scalzi write?

John Scalzi writes science fiction and is widely regarded as a popular and acclaimed SF author.

Which of his books are most well known?

Notable titles include Old Man's War, The Last Colony, Fuzzy Nation, Lock In, and Redshirts. Material from his blog Whatever has also been widely recognized.

Where is a good place to start with his work?

Good entry points are Old Man's War, his debut, and Redshirts, his Hugo Award winning novel. From there you can explore other titles such as Lock In, Fuzzy Nation, and The Last Colony.

What major awards has he won?

He won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer early in his career. Redshirts won the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and material from his blog Whatever has earned him two additional Hugo Awards.

Are his books standalones or part of series, and is there a recommended reading order?

He has both standalone novels and books that belong to larger storylines. Reading order depends on the specific title, so check individual book descriptions for recommended sequences if a title is part of a series.