Click to read more about impossible things by connie willis. Passage is a science fiction novel by connie willis, published in 2001. She has received seven nebula awards and eleven hugo awards for her fiction. To say nothing of the dog is set in the same oxford timetravelling historian universe as fire watch and doomsday book, with a much lighter touch, although the same passion for history, and a dollop of chaos theory. Connie willis is an american author of science fiction stories and novels. A connie willis compendium was made into a cbs tv christmas film called snow wonder which was aired in november 2005. I didnt want to judge this one by its cover, but it seems slightly hokey, and gave me pause. She finds herself on the titanic again and races against dreamlike obstacles to escape and awaken. The washington post if anyone can be named best science fiction writer of the age, its connie willis. She is about to get help from a new doctor with the power to give her the chance to get as close to death as anyone can. Blackout is the opening movement of a vast, absorbing twovolume novel that may well prove to be connie willis masterpiece. A stunning thrillerfantasyscifi chimera like nothing ive read before.
Exploring the works of connie willis anythink libraries. Like her multiaward winning the doomsday book, this stunning new work marries the intricate mechanics of time travel to the gritty and dangerous realities of human history. Martin, tanith lee, lucius shepard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Science fiction icon connie willis brilliantly mixes a speculative plot, the wit of nora ephron, and the comedic flair of p. In her new novel, hugo and nebula winner willis all clear, 2010, etc. September 20 of course the first thing i looked for was the fire watch stone. Hugo blogging connie willis may be the worst writer in. When harlan ellison took it upon himself to grab the spotlight at the hugo awards by grabbing the breast of the guest of honor, connie willis, it wasnt funny. Willis s twovolume time travel sequence, blackout and all clear, was voted. Passage joanna, a psychologist, and richard, a neurologist, work. She has won numerous prestigious awards for her particular works, including 7 nebula awards and 11 hugo awards. May 07, 20 the doomsday book, connie willis i came somewhat late to connie willis. I dont remember exactly who first recommended her to me, but it wasnt that long agomaybe 15 yearsand ive been trying to catch up on her back list ever since. Connie willis, harlan ellison, and the inside scoop.
The berserker novel berserker base is a collaborative novel, written with poul anderson, edward bryant, stephen donaldson, larry niven, fred saberhagen and roger zelazny. A womans liberation by connie willis, sheilawilliams a womans liberation. In a departure from her usual historical theme, willis miracle and other christmas stories pries open the door at the end. Bartholomew is a historian from an era where time travel is used for research and has just been assigned his practicum. Crosstalk by connie willis overdrive rakuten overdrive. The novel won the locus award for best novel in 2002, was shortlisted for the nebula award in 2001, and received nominations for the hugo, campbell, and clarke awards in 2002 passage follows the efforts of joanna lander, a research psychologist, to understand the phenomenon of neardeath experiences or ndes by. Here is a list of things you can do if you want to write just like the multihugoawardwinning author connie willis. She has won eleven hugo awards and seven nebula awards, including hugo best novel for blackoutall clear in 2010.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Im sorry, connie, i like what ive read by you in the past, but i dont think this. Praise for the best of connie willis filled with warmth and sadness, great drama, witty dialogue, characters you will care about and moments that you will remember for a long time. Joanna lander is a psychologist specializing in neardeath experiences. Connie has been awarded 10 hugo awards, 11 locus poll awards and 6 nebula awards. Inside job takes its place on that permanent shelf, a tale of spiritualists, seances, sk. Connie willis books list of books by connie willis. Her writing defies genreits science fiction, mysterydetective story, psychological thriller, idea exploration, and sidesplitting comedy all in one. If youre like me and hesitant to read something that looks like its going to be depressing, take a leap of faith. Connie willis books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. See all books authored by connie willis, including doomsday book, and to say nothing of the dog, and more on. The novel won the locus award for best novel in 2002, was shortlisted for the nebula award in 2001, and received nominations for the hugo, campbell, and clarke awards in 2002 passage follows the efforts of joanna lander, a research psychologist, to understand the phenomenon of neardeath.
Connie williss biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. Discount prices on books by connie willis, including titles like terra incognita. Connie willis is the master of the science fiction novella, from seminal efforts such as blued moon, fire watch, the last of the winnebagos, and beyond. Williss twovolume time travel sequence, blackout and all clear, was voted. I have a complicated relationship with the works of connie willis, and this. Explore books by connie willis with our selection at. Constance elaine trimmer willis born december 31, 1945 is an american science fictionfantasy writer. Praise for connie willis a novelist who can plot like agatha christie and whose books possess a bounce and stylishness that preston sturges might envy. Connie willis is one of the established american authors who likes to write her novels based on the fantasy and science fiction genres. Bellwether by connie willis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With that said, passage, like all of her books, comes to a satisfying conclusion, and i highly recommend it as well worth the time and effort it takes to get through. Jun 24, 2015 this essay is about getting to know the writing of connie willis from an imagined position of complete innocence. Sff world if anyone can be named best science fiction writer of the age, its connie willis, and these stories are the best of her best.
Aside from her remarkable ability to channel the pacing and comedic style of hollywood screwball comedies, connie willis most striking skill as a writer is her way of finding emotional resonance in unlikely and offbeat subjects. Granted, deferring to my partner, grown man may be too strong a word, but you get my point. The joint winners were connie williss blackout and connie williss all clear the two halves of a lengthy narrative about timetravelling historians from. One of the books in the oxford time travel series written by author connie willis was published under the title blackout. Second solo novel following lincolns dreams, 1987 from an author best known for her strong stories the collection fire watch, etc. A womans liberation was coedited with sheila williams if you like connie willis books, youll love. Most of us would rather not spend a lot of time contemplating death, but the characters in connie williss novel passage make a living at it. Connie willis is the award winning author of doomsday book, passage, to say nothing of the dog and bellwether. Connie willis is a terrific writer and deserves all the awards shes received. Connie willis books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Connies short story just like the ones we used to know which was released in 2003 one of the collections in the winds of marble arch and other stories.
Connie has won numerous hugo awards and nebula awards, has been inducted into the science fiction hall of fame and also is a sfwa grand master. The novels water witch, light raid and promised land were written with cynthia felice. Passage by connie willis smart bitches, trashy books. Connie willis, harlan ellison, and the inside scoop heres the thing. We expect a lot from connie willis because shes so good, and passages payoff is incrediblethe ending will leave you breathless, and more than a little haunted. Goodreads members who like connie willis also like. I particularly like the way that as with jane austens mansfield park minor events early on. History hath triumphed over time, which besides it nothing but eternity hath triumphed over. Her other works include passage, lincolns dreams, bellwether, impossible. Dec 27, 2017 however, the three books that i am actively reading im loving. Im tempted to dub passage a neurological detective story with metaphysical leanings, but even that description goes too far in nailing down this mercurial. To say nothing of the dog is one of my favorite books of all time, a comedic. Nov 16, 2011 the joint winners were connie williss blackout and connie williss all clear the two halves of a lengthy narrative about timetravelling historians from 2060 in london during the second world.
If you like reading science fiction, then her name probably is wellknown to you already. Author connie willis bio and signed books vj books. In passage, like doomsday book, willis uses a screwball comedy plot. Willis novels showcase the comedy of manner style of writing and often feature time travel, which are informally referred to as the time travel series. If i didnt like the rest of the book so much i wouldnt feel so betrayed by the end. The rest bounce all over, including some stories that feel very different from what connie willis normally writes.
The novel won the locus award for best novel in 2002, was shortlisted for the nebula award in 2001, and received nominations for the hugo, campbell, and clarke awards in 2002. The oxford time travel series written by author connie willis consists of 4 novels and one novella altogether, which were published between the years 1982 and 2010. Books by connie willis authors like connie willis what. Imagine if you could hear everyones thoughtsand they could hear yours. Lees horse, for instance, or the last functioning recreational vehicle. The story depicted in this book features the main character in the role of polly churchill. Joanna is trying to solve a mystery by chasing down leads that seem to be dead ends, and.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Moving away from me sobbing like a baby, this is classic connie willis. Join facebook to connect with connie willis and others you may know. We expect a lot from connie willis because shes so good, and passage s payoff is incrediblethe ending will leave you breathless, and more than a little haunted. Connie willis novels could be categorized into two basic premises. Constance elaine trimmer willis born december 31, 1945, commonly known as connie willis, is an american science fiction and fantasy writer. Passage by connie willis reading guidebook club discussion. Shop amongst our popular books, including 67, bellwether, the best of connie willis and more from connie willis. However, the three books that i am actively reading im loving. Aug 23, 2011 connie willis s gripping portrait of london during the blitz has won the american author a remarkable 11th hugo award. Crosstalk was my first experience with connie willis, whom ive been meaning to read for quite some time now. Her startling and powerful works have redefined the boundaries of contemporary science fiction.
To say nothing of the dog by connie willis is an uproarious blend of time travel science fiction and victorian pastiche university library, pachinko by min jin lee is a compulsive historical saga set in korea arc from netgalley, and the memoir birds art life by kyo maclear. It is managed by the webmaster lee whiteside of the official connie willis webpage. Connie willis is an american science fiction and fantasy writer. Most of us would rather not spend a lot of time contemplating death, but the characters in connie willis s novel passage make a living at it. Jul 16, 2011 here is a list of things you can do if you want to write just like the multihugoawardwinning author connie willis. I dont remember if theres a mention in doomsday book but in one of the wwii books i think blackout theres a mention of some sort of garment with a cell. This essay is about getting to know the writing of connie willis from an imagined position of complete innocence. Connie willis is a member of the science fiction hall of fame and a grand master of the science fiction and fantasy writers of america. She has won eleven hugo awards and seven nebula awards for particular worksmore major sf awards than any other writer most recently the best novel hugo and nebula awards for blackoutall clear 2010. Connie williss gripping portrait of london during the blitz has won the american author a remarkable 11th hugo award. If i didnt like the rest of the book so much i wouldnt feel so betrayed by the.
Connie willis passage is a suspense novel in the same way that alfred hitchcocks psycho is a slasher movie. Wodehouse in crosstalka genrebending novel that pushes social media, smartphone technology, and twentyfourhour availability to hilarious and chilling extremes as one young woman abruptly finds herself with way more connectivity than she ever desired. D a by connie willis abebooks abebooks shop for books. Biography 31 dec 1945 connie willis is an american author who was born in denver, colorado in 1945. Think smartphones and social media are threatening privacy. He assaulted connie willis in public, in a fashion designed to be humiliating, in a manner that demeaned her, and in a way that was not part of the evenings script. Who is the unconscious stranger who looks like her. Connie willis wins 11th hugo award books the guardian. Find authors like connie willis from the worlds largest community of readers. Author connie williss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Science fiction, american american fiction fantasy fiction, american architectureconservation and restoration england time travel. It was released in the year 2010 by the spectra books publication. Passage by connie willis i recently reread the classic sciencefiction. The successful books of author willis have helped her to win numerous major awards and also become one of the most honored authors of the science fiction genre during the 1980s and 90s.
Winner of six nebula and five hugo awards, connie willis is one of the most acclaimed and imaginative authors of our time. She has won eleven hugo awards and seven nebula awards for particular worksmore major awards than any other writer 2 most recently the years best novel hugo and nebula awards for blackoutall clear 2010. Connie willis, first edition abebooks shop for books. Willis books are longwinded, but i think they should be. In the oxford of christmas, 2054, time travel is a well established tool of historical research. Connie willis abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. Well, connie willis is one of those authors for me, and alisa, one of my. Passage masterfully blends tragedy, humor, and fear in an unforgettable meditation on humanity and death. Connie willis project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Connie willis s biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. I have wracked my brain about how to get this content from my interview with connie willis to passage fans without wrecking the book for everyone who hasnt read it yet the interview stuff is good, and i want fans to get to see it so if you havent read the book, please dont read the spoilers, and if you have read. Connie willis books list of books by author connie willis. Write a 600 page book with no conclusion at all, and tell your paying customers to buy another book if they want the conclusion to the story. She is an incredibly prolific and criticallyacclaimed writer of science fiction.