Richard Flanagan’s Question 7 has been awarded the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.
This accolade marks a historic achievement as Flanagan becomes the first author ever to win both the Booker Prize and the Baillie Gifford Prize, cementing his place as one of the most significant literary voices of our time.
Question 7 was longlisted for the 2024 Prix Médicis, shortlisted for the 2024 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger (Best Foreign Book Prize) and named a finalist in the 2024 Prix Femina for best foreign novel. When asked how he felt about the book’s recognition by fiction and non-fiction awards alike, Flanagan told The Guardian he is ‘Delighted. Labels are for jam jars.’
Question 7 is an exploration of love, history, and the interconnectedness of human lives. Beginning at a love hotel by Japan’s Inland Sea and ending by a river in Tasmania, the book navigates the choices we make about love and the profound chain reactions that follow.
Richard Flanagan’s unique achievement in winning both the Booker Prize and the Baillie Gifford Prize underscores his unparalleled contribution to contemporary literature. Question 7 is a testament to his extraordinary ability to craft stories of all formats, hooking readers from the very first page.
