Australian author Helen Garner has made history by winning the esteemed Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction with her collection of diaries, *How to End a Story: Collected Diaries*. This marks the first time a diary compilation has received this prestigious award. Garner’s work offers a deeply personal narrative, chronicling her life from her early days in Melbourne’s bohemian scene to her experiences as a mother in the 1970s and the dissolution of her marriage in the 1990s. Known for her previous works, including *The House of Grief* (2014), which delved into the tragic trial of Robert Farquharson, Garner has long been celebrated for her incisive storytelling and keen observational skills. The judging panel, led by Robbie Millen, unanimously selected Garner’s work, praising it as ‘a remarkable, addictive book’ that elevates the diary form to new heights. Comparisons have been drawn to the legendary *Diary of Virginia Woolf*, with critics like Rachel Cooke of *The Observer* hailing Garner’s collection as ‘the greatest, richest journals by a writer since Woolf’s.’ Garner’s win is particularly significant as it represents her first major UK-based literary accolade, following the British publication of three of her books last year. The Baillie Gifford Prize, which honors outstanding non-fiction works, awarded Garner £50,000, with the other shortlisted authors each receiving £5,000. The shortlist included notable works such as Jason Burke’s *The Revolutionists*, Richard Holmes’ *The Boundless Deep*, and Justin Marozzi’s *Captives and Companions*. Garner’s victory underscores her enduring influence and the universal appeal of her deeply introspective and evocative writing.