World Fantasy Awards 2015: Complete list of winners

The 2015 World Fantasy Awards delivered a stunning lineup of winners that proved fantasy literature was expanding in exciting directions. David Mitchell’s sprawling masterpiece The Bone Clocks claimed Best Novel, a choice that reflected the award’s evolution beyond traditional high fantasy toward more complex, genre-blending narratives that challenged readers’ expectations. Mitchell’s multigenerational epic—jumping between decades and dimensions—showcased why the World Fantasy Awards remain one of the most prestigious honors in speculative fiction, attracting major literary talents who treat the fantastic as serious artistic territory.

The novella and short fiction categories revealed the same commitment to innovative storytelling. Daryl Gregory’s We Are All Completely Fine won Best Novella with its darkly inventive premise, while Scott Nicolay’s Do You Like to Look at Monsters? took Best Short Fiction honors. These selections highlighted how the 2015 World Fantasy Awards winners collectively emphasized psychological depth and unsettling atmosphere alongside imaginative worldbuilding—a trend that would continue shaping the genre’s conversation about what fantasy could achieve.

For anyone tracking the awards scene, these 2015 World Fantasy Award winners remain essential touchstones. Below you’ll find the full breakdown of this year’s honored works.

Best Novel

• The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

Best Novella

• We Are All Completely Fine by Daryl Gregory

Best Short Fiction

• Do You Like to Look at Monsters? by Scott Nicolay