Welcome to a literary time capsule as we revisit the remarkable reads of 1990. This year marked the rise of unforgettable characters, groundbreaking debuts, and genre-defining stories that still echo through bookshelves today. From the chilling thrills of Four Past Midnight to the fantastical realms of The Eye of the World and the satirical apocalypse of Good Omens, 1990 delivered an eclectic mix of brilliance. In this retrospective book awards post, we celebrate the standouts in plot, characters, worldbuilding, and more—honoring the novels that shaped a decade and sparked imaginations for generations to come. Let the awards begin.
Book of the Year
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett - WINNER
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Four Past Midnight by Stephen King - WINNER
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Best Fantasy 1990
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett - WINNER
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan
Best Characters 1990
The Road to Memphis by Mildred D. Taylor - WINNER
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan
Best Science Fiction 1990
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton - WINNER
Predator 2 by Simon Hawke
The Bad Place by Dean Koontz
Best Writing 1990
The Bad Place by Dean Koontz
Four Past Midnight by Stephen King
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton - WINNER
Best Horror 1990
Four Past Midnight by Stephen King - WINNER
The Bad Place by Dean Koontz
Predator 2 by Simon Hawke
Best Author 1990
Robert Jordan (The Eye of the World/The Great Hunt) - WINNER
Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park)
Stephen King (Four Past Midnight)
Best Thriller 1990
The Wrong Number by R.L. Stine
The Bad Place by Dean Koontz - WINNER
Four Past Midnight by Stephen King
Best Worldbuilding 1990
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan - WINNER
R.A. Salvatore (Homeland)
Thanks for checking out our Retrospective Book Awards 1990. Let us know your nominations and winners.
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