In the realm of science fiction and fantasy, there’s no accolade more prestigious than the Hugo Award. Established in 1953 and held annually, the Hugo honors the best science fiction and fantasy short stories, novellas, and full-length works published in the previous calendar year. When it comes to the Hugo, the Best Novel Award remains the most coveted. Since then, women have scooped the Best Novel Award a total of 28 times, including every year from 2016 to the present. With this in mind, check out this brief selection of winning novels written by women from across the Hugo’s history.