''A Song for a New Day'' is a
science fiction novel by American writer
Sarah Pinsker, first published in trade paperback and ebook by
Berkley Books
Berkley Books is an imprint of the Penguin Group.
History
Berkley Books began as an independent company in 1955. It was founded as "Chic News Company" by Charles Byrne and Frederick Klein, who had worked for Avon; they quickly renamed it Berk ...
in September 2019. The first British edition was issued in hardcover and ebook by Ad Astra/
Head of Zeus in August 2020.
Summary
The novel follows the life of a
musician
A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate one who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters who wri ...
in a future where
pandemics and
terrorism make public events, such as concerts, illegal.
Reception
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Kirkus Reviews
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'' called ''A Song for a New Day'' "a gorgeous novel that celebrates what can happen when one person raises her voice," while ''
Publishers Weekly'' gave the book a
starred review
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and said "this tale of hope and passion is a remarkable achievement."
Awards
''A Song for a New Day'' won the 2020
Nebula Award for Best Novel,
was a finalist for the 2020
Locus Poll Award for Best Novel, and was nominated for the 2020
Compton Crook Award for Best First Novel.
References
2019 science fiction novels
Works by Sarah Pinsker
Nebula Award for Best Novel-winning works
Berkley Books books
Head of Zeus books
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