Music and Freedom by Zoë Morrison
wins the 2016 Readings Prize 

We're delighted to announce that Zoë Morrison has been named the winner of this year's Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction for her debut novel, Music and Freedom.

Set over a period of 70 years, Music and Freedom is a profound and moving portrait of one woman’s life, ranging from rural Australia in the 1930s to England in the modern day. The Prize judges were united in considering the novel a sophisticated and intelligent work of fiction.

'A stimulating, thought-provoking and immensely satisfying book.' – Mark Rubbo, managing director

'A good story, beautifully written.' – Maxine Beneba Clarke, author and Readings Prize guest judge

'A wise novel with a wonderful sense of music and passion.' – Chris Gordon, events manager

'An impeccably written and incredibly relevant novel.' – Tom Hoskins, manager at Readings State Library

'Highly recommend for fans of Anne Tyler, Stephanie Bishop & Elizabeth Strout.' – Nina Kenwood, marketing manager

We have signed copies of Music and Freedom available to buy online and in our shops for the special price of $27.99 (was $32.99)