Dutch Non-Fiction
This page of Dutch Non-Fiction presents a selection of books recently published in the Netherlands.
Our aim is to showcase the best non-fiction from the Netherlands. Most titles have been published recently and have done very well in terms of reviews, sales and awards or nominations. We highly recommend the titles on this page, and would be happy to give further advice on noteworthy and interesting books for your publishing list. For more information please contact non-fiction specialist, Victor Schiferli.
Spring Selection 2026
The Floating World: A Dual Biography of Franz von Siebold and Kusumoto Oine
A captivating dual biography about the incredible lives of a European doctor and his Japanese daughter in the nineteenth century.
How to Live a Good Life. Socrates’ Most Important Advice
Highly personal and relevant graphic novel that brings the life and work of Socrates to a broad audience
Sunday’s Children: Europeans, War and Peace
Essential and highly relevant reading about the prospect of war, peace in Europe and lessons from the past, as told by one of the continent’s leading correspondents
The Treasure of Freedom
A forthright and fascinating contribution to public discourse on slavery, identity and post-colonial heritage.
River of Blood: A Cultural History of the Volga
Krielaars reveals the bloody chapters of Russia’s history and how their effects extend into the present
Kartini’s Greatest Letters edited by Lara Nuberg and Feba Sukmana
The long-awaited reprint of the letters by the most famous Javan feminist and Indonesia’s national heroine is finally here
Punching Up: On Social Climbing and the Fight for Belonging
A clever account of childhood poverty, identity and the fight for belonging
The Unique Animal
A profound journey of discovery to find the essence of humans and other animals and life forms.
Tone! A Musical History of the Western World
A full-of-life story of the hidden political, social and personal backgrounds of beloved classical masterpieces.
Arvo Pärt, The Composer of Silence: A Biography
A fascinating biographical reportage of one of the world’s greatest living composers
Charley Toorop: A Painter’s Life (1891-1955)
A stunning biography about one of the most striking Dutch artists of her time and a key figure in twentieth-century modern art.
Who makes the selection?
Our aim is to showcase the best Children's Books from the Netherlands. Most titles will have been published recently and will have done very well in terms of reviews, sales and awards or nominations. Equally important is the question: ‘Does it travel?’ We work with an advisory panel, which gives us recommendations and input on the best new Children's Books. The panel consists of:
Daphne ter Bals
Roline Redmond
Rosa Groen
Casper Luckerhof
