Recs if you like Kaiju Agonistes...

This is the novels, novellas, novelettes (if they exists on Pagebound), first book of the series and one book from the best author that are nominated for a Hugo Award in 2026. I personally need an overview on what to catch on for the votes (closing beginning of August :))

Kaiju books, graphic novels, and more! For the sake of the list not becoming a creature feature list, I am defining Kaiju as 'a creature that has never existed and whose presence alone can be a natural disaster'. So things like Jaws (a normal shark) and The Meg (a real creature that existed but we just didn't know was still around) won't be added.

The title is part of a Kaiju No. 8 quote - "Destruction and Creation - that's a kaiju's true nature"

Best Novelette Nominees: Kaiju Agonistes • 🏆 Never Eaten Vegetables • Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy • The Girl That My Mother Is Leaving Me For • The Millay Illusion • When He Calls Your Name

Best Short Story Nominees: 10 Visions of the Future; or, Self-Care for the End of Days • 🏆 In My Country • 🌌 Laser Eyes Ain’t Everything • Missing Helen • Six People to Revise You • Wire Mother

Legend: 🏆 Winner • 🌌 Nebula Award Winner