nuOct 7, 2026, 10:32

Paulien Cornelisse sets posthumous record: seven books on bestseller list

Author Paulien Cornelisse has set a posthumous record by securing seven positions on the Dutch Bestseller 60 list. This achievement, described by the CPNB as unprecedented, occurred shortly after the author passed away at the age of fifty in Amsterdam.

Author Paulien Cornelisse has achieved a posthumous record by placing seven of her books on the Bestseller 60 list simultaneously. This unprecedented feat includes titles such as In het kort, Taal is zeg maar echt mijn ding, and De verwarde cavia. According to the CPNB, having so many re-entries for a single author is a unique occurrence, serving as a significant tribute from her readership. The achievement is particularly notable as it coincides with Children's Book Week, a period typically dominated by literature for young readers.

Cornelisse passed away on September 30 at the age of fifty due to cancer while at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital in Amsterdam. Despite her recent death, her work continues to resonate with the public. The Bestseller 60 list currently features 33 children's books, including a high-ranking title by Sjoerd Kuyper, who also recently passed away. Fans will still be able to see Cornelisse on television in the coming weeks as a jury member for the program De slimste mens.

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