The award for Best Novel was presented from 1971 (when the awards began) to 1979. Since 1980, awards have been presented for Best Science Fiction Novel and Best Fantasy Novel.
Locus Award for Best Novel Public
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                3 stars The ' (1970–2004), by science fiction author Larry Niven, is a part of his Known Space set of stories. Its … Phil in SF says: 1971 winner 
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                The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin 4 stars “The Lathe of Heaven” ; 1971 ( Ursula Le Guin received the 1973 Locus Award for this story) George Orr … Phil in SF says: 1972 winner 
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                The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov 4 stars The year is 2100 A.D.… And Man no longer stands alone in the universe. Now there are other … Phil in SF says: 1973 winner 
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                Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke (Rama, #1) 4 stars In his best novel since the classic Childhood's End, Arthur C. Clarke has made something quite new and wholly … Phil in SF says: 1974 winner 
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                The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin 4 stars The Dispossessed (in later printings titled The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia) is a 1974 utopian science fiction novel by American … Phil in SF says: 1975 winner 
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                The Forever War by Joe Haldeman 4 stars The Forever War (1974) is a military science fiction novel by American author Joe Haldeman, telling the contemplative story about … Phil in SF says: 1976 winner 
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                Where late the sweet birds sang by Kate Wilhelm 4 stars Before becoming one of today's most intriguing and innovative mystery writers, Kate Wilhelm was a leading writer of science fiction, … Phil in SF says: 1977 winner 
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                Gateway by Frederik Pohl (Heechee, #1) 4 stars Gateway opened on all the wealth of the Universe...and on reaches of unimaginable horror. When prospector Bob Broadhead went out … Phil in SF says: 1978 winner 
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                Dreamsnake by Vonda N. McIntyre 4 stars In a world devastated by nuclear holocaust, Snake is a healer. One of an elite band dedicated to caring for … Phil in SF says: 1979 winner 

 
                            






