"Hugo Awards Stir Controversy Again"
The Hugo Awards, known for past controversies, are facing new scrutiny after the release of nomination data for the 2023 event, which showed certain writers and books being deemed "not eligible" for inclusion without explanation. This includes highly acclaimed works such as R.F. Kuang's Babel, which won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2022. The lack of transparency has sparked questions and concerns among fans and authors, with the Hugo Administration subcommittee of the 2023 Chengdu Worldcon being called upon for comment or clarification.
