nuOct 14, 2026, 11:17

Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort nominated for NS Public Prize

Six authors, including Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort, have been nominated for the 2026 NS Publieksprijs. The nominees were unveiled at a temporary pop-up museum at Amsterdam Central Station, where the public can vote for their favorite book until mid-October.

Six authors have been nominated for the prestigious NS Publieksprijs 2026, including Adriaan van Dis, Saskia Noort, Herman Koch, Francine Oomen, Simone van der Vlugt, and Fanto. The announcement took place at a special pop-up museum located at Amsterdam Central Station, which opened to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the literary award. This temporary exhibition showcases the history of the prize and will remain open to the public for five days.

The winner of the award, which carries the title Book of the Year 2026, will receive 7,500 euros, a sculpture by Jeroen Henneman, and extensive promotion on Dutch trains. Members of the public are invited to cast their votes for their favorite nominee via the official website until November 12. Alternatively, voters can visit the pop-up museum at the station to submit their choice until October 18. The official results will be announced on November 12 during the television program EenVandaag.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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