We're absolutely delighted to report that Home by Marilynne Robinson has been awarded the Orange Prize for Fiction 2009.

Fi Glover, chair of judges, said of the book: 'This year's Orange Prize winner has a luminous quality to it that has drawn all of the judges to a unanimous decision. The profound nature of the writing stood out, as has the ability of writer to draw the reader into a world of hope expectation, misunderstanding, love and kindness.'

For more information about the award, to hear Marilynne reading from Home and to hear both Fi Glover's announcement of the winner and Marilynne's acceptance speech, visit www.orangeprize.co.uk.