| literairnederland.nl | Literair Nederland | The website offers an archive of older articles and reviews, as well as news, agendas, and a blog with book recommendations from reviewers. Reviewers are asked to name titles they'd like to read during the summer, which can sometimes lead to dilemmas due to the inspiration that books provide to each other. The website also covers themes such as illness and experiences with chronic conditions, as demonstrated by the review of the collection 'Over ziek zijn'. | Websites → Reviews 457 | interview 1371 review 1888 archive 2067 article 6000 book 11396 | |
| keesfensstichting.nl | Kees Fens Stichting | The foundation organizes the annual Kees Fens lecture in collaboration with the Volkskrant to keep the works of Kees Fens alive. The lecture is annually held by various literary figures, such as Wiel Kusters, Sible de Blaauw, Willem-Jan Otten, Mariette Haveman, Bert Wagendorp, and Ester Naomi Perquin. The foundation is associated with the organization Rode Hoed and retains all rights for 2025. | Youth Development → Youth 1033 | stichting 481 lecture 1624 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| wandareisel.nl | Wanda Reisel | The homepage provides links to different categories, such as novels, theater, and film, offering access to Reisel's literary and artistic output. The website publishes news and interviews with well-known authors, including Jeroen van Kan, Julia Maria Keers, Herman Koch, and Maarten Moll, which can be found in news and interview sections. Furthermore, the website contains a list of reviews of various authors and their works, as well as links to other cultural programs and magazines. | Fiction → Novel 411 | novels 52 interview 1371 theater 2544 film 3007 reviews 3172 news 15293 | |
| dieuwertjemertens.nl | Kale | Dieuwertje Mertens writes weekly for Het Parool about Dutch and translated literature and poetry. She writes for Vrij Nederland about societal developments and their reflection in art and literature. In September 2023, her debut novel ‘Moeders.Heiligen’ was published. | News & Journalism → Journalists 189 | criticism 28 novel 440 literature 487 journalism 632 podcast 3328 course 14728 | |
| connyhoogendoorn.nl | Conny Hoogendoorn | The site contains reviews from other readers and critics, such as Hanneke Tinor-Centi and Mieke Wijnants, who rate books with stars. There are also links to blogs and other websites that write about these books and authors. Conny Hoogendoorn describes writing as a way to explore her world and connect with her emotions and thoughts. She moves through various genres, including stories, audio stories, and poetry. The website provides an overview of her publications and awards, based on her stories and critiques. | Literature → Stories 258 | award 642 reviews 3172 story 8285 book 11396 | |
| stefanpopa.nl | Stefan Popa | The story revolves around Alex Petrescu, a television chef who purchases a dilapidated estate in Romania to protect a threatened forest and his own past. Popa shares an experience from his time in a television studio, discussing a theft of Romanian art at the Drents Museum in Assen. The website contains reviews from well-known Dutch literary critics, praising Popa's writing style as classic, poetic, and narrative. | Websites → Reviews 457 Fiction → Novel 411 | novel 440 biography 697 forest 1418 review 1888 newsletter 6504 | Drenthe → Assen 3516 |
| doelverdediger.nl | Onno Kosters | The website features reviews and critiques of Kosters’ work, including the poem ‘De weg naar de lift’ and the collection ‘Achter het glas’. Notable critics such as Chrétien Breukers, Hans van Willegen, and H.C. ten Berge have positively reviewed Kosters’ work, praising his style and originality. The website references a podcast discussion of ‘Achter het glas’ and specifically mentions the ‘Steile Wandreeks’ with hidden quotes, which is considered commendable. | Websites → Reviews 457 Poetry → Dutch Poetry 33 | poet 158 poem 1014 language 2016 collection 7566 | |
| peroscartops.nl | Uitgeverij Magonia | Oscar Tops is a poet, writer, and doctor whose work is published in various literary magazines and digital platforms. He has participated in several poetry courses and literature festivals, including De Schrijversacademie and Literatuurnest van Wintertuin, and has won several awards. Top’s main publications include the haiku collection ‘Haast honderd onthaastende haikoes’ (2023) and the free verse collection ‘Laserbundel’ (2024). | | poet 158 literature 487 award 642 work 3122 collection 7566 | |
| ernstbruinsma.nl | hooy & gras | An article from July 1, 2024, explores the role of literature as a space for exploring the boundaries of human existence and the possibility of representing different realities, both livable and unlivable. An article from June 14, 2024, describes the rediscovery and ‘reading’ of books by Swedish writer Lars Gustafsson, touching upon his research into August Strindberg in Austin, Texas, and his passion for tennis. An article from May 18, 2024, introduces Mirjam van Houten, a writer and illustrator, who recently purchased a thatched house from the 18th century and feels at home within its small spaces. | Communication → Writing 2954 | literature 487 writer 525 tennis 836 house 8121 research 8967 book 11396 | |
| onnoterijdt.nl | Onno te Rijdt | Onno te Rijdt is currently working on a new novel. His previous novels have won awards, such as the Gouden Strop, and have been praised by critics such as Arjen Fortuin and Elly de Waard. The website contains quotes from reviews of his books and describes his writing style as ‘linguistically exquisite’ and ‘remarkably well-written’. | Websites → Reviews 457 Fiction → Novel 411 | novel 440 author 949 review 1888 style 2348 book 11396 | |
| rikpeters.nl | KIJK, Uitgeverij Hocus Pocus, Uitgeverij Höngry, Open Universiteit | Rik Peters worked on interviews covering topics such as quantum mechanics (with Julia Cramer), digital behavioral codes (app messages), the impact of games on the environment (Joost Raessens), and bear picnics. He also wrote a background article on the unwritten rules of app messages for the magazine KIJK. Rik Peters attended a copywriting course at the Open University in 2025 (starting 07-2025). | Media → News & Journalism 10827 | copywriting 581 journalism 632 interview 1371 article 6000 | |
| pieterschermerpoezie.nl | Pieter Schermer | Pieter Schermer is a poet from Amsterdam, known for his interest in poetry and his development as a writer from a young age. The website features a blog with personal reflections and essays on poetry, literature, and prominent poets and writers, such as Lucebert, Gerrit Kouwenaar, and Stéphane Mallarmé. Publications and anthologies of his own work and the works of other poets are available, as well as translations and journal publications. | Poetry → Poets 42 Literature → Essays 74 | poet 158 literature 487 poetry 665 publication 2018 | |
| davidmarler.nl | David Marler | The blog features literary analyses and discussions of various novels, including Sylvia Plath’s ‘The Bell Jar,’ Tony Tulathimutte’s ‘Rejection: Fiction,’ and Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray.’ Marler’s writings delve into themes of ethics, Victorian literature, and the cultural significance of these works, often drawing connections to his teaching experience. Alongside his literary explorations, the website showcases Marler’s expertise in American Culture, evidenced by his textbook authorship, and highlights his passion for travel and photography as sources of inspiration. | National Politics → Dutch Politics 217 | literature 487 culture 3922 travel 7210 photography 9503 book 11396 education 13471 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| uitgeverijextravert.nl | Extravert Publishing | Extravert Publishing helps people create and share their stories, with a focus on strengthening communities through the sharing of knowledge and experiences. The Extravert webshop offers stories that they have published themselves or shared from others that they value, with the goal of preserving and sharing personal stories. The company guides clients in transforming ideas into communication products such as books, magazines, videos, podcasts, and multimedia products, and has a long history (100 years). | Poetry → Poets 42 Literature → Stories 258 | idea 2367 family 6462 story 8285 webshop 8648 book 11396 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| chmoprins.nl | Cees Oprins | The website offers essays by Cees Oprins on themes such as time, modernity, and individuality. Reviews of books, such as ‘Pleidooi voor Populisme’ by David van Reybrouck, are published. Columnists share their opinions on topics like the welfare state and the role of government. | Criticism & Debate → Debate 16 Culture & Arts → Opinion 296 | essay 155 column 543 politics 1259 society 1376 review 1888 | |