Naomi Novik: Blending History and Fantasy

Author Bio and Legacy

Naomi Novik (b. 1973) is an award-winning American author celebrated for her Temeraire series, which reimagines the Napoleonic Wars with an aerial corps of dragons. Her work blends historical fiction with fantasy, exploring loyalty, courage, and the complexities of societal norms. Novik’s standalone novels, like Uprooted and Spinning Silver, draw on fairy tales and folklore, bringing a fresh perspective to classic themes.

Awards and Recognitions: Novik has won the Nebula and Locus Awards and has been nominated for the Hugo and World Fantasy Awards.

Complete Book List

• Temeraire series
• Uprooted
• Spinning Silver

The Temeraire series spans nine novels, blending epic battles with historical accuracy, while Uprooted and Spinning Silver reimagine fairy tales with darker themes.

Movie or Play Adaptations

Although there are currently no film adaptations, Peter Jackson has optioned the Temeraire series for a potential screen adaptation, exciting fans with the possibility of dragons on the big screen.

Museums or Exhibits

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle celebrates women’s contributions to fantasy, including Naomi Novik.

Call-to-Action: Step into Naomi Novik’s extraordinary worlds, where history and fantasy intertwine to create captivating tales.

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