Yael van der Wouden
Yael van der Wouden is an Israeli-Dutch author whose debut novel 'In ihrem Haus' has garnered significant acclaim, being nominated for the Booker Prize. The novel intricately weaves themes of beautiful and terrible secrets, exploring the emotional connections to family heirlooms through the story of Isabel, who discovers a fragment of her mother's cherished porcelain set while gardening. This poignant narrative delves into the dichotomy of objects meant for use versus those meant for preservation, reflecting on memory and loss.
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Yael van der Wouden is the author of the novel La guardiana, which explores the scars of World War II in the Netherlands.
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Spain· 2025-09-19
Yael van der Wouden's novel is a captivating and moving exploration of justice and longing.
Eduardo Mendoza, Rozalén, Victoria Luengo, Bunbury y otros protagonistas del año cultural comparten sus lecturas para el verano | BabeliaSpain· 2025-06-30
Yael van der Wouden is the author of The Safekeep and winner of this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Women’s Prize for Fiction winner on The Safekeep, being intersex and her childhood in Israel – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-21
Yael van der Wouden enjoys reading The Pretender by Jo Harkin.
My perfect holiday reading, by Bernardine Evaristo, David Nicholls, Zadie Smith and more | Books
United Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Yael van der Wouden's novel The Safekeep was awarded the Women's Prize for Fiction.
Yael van der Wouden wins for The SafekeepUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Yael van der Wouden is a Dutch-Israeli author known for her debut novel 'Stilleben'.
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Denmark· 2025-05-11
Yael van der Wouden is shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for her book The Safekeep.
Two Irish writers feature on £25,000 Walter Scott Prize shortlist – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15
Yael van der Wouden is an Israeli-Dutch author who gained fame and praise with her debut novel 'In ihrem Haus'.
Yael van der Woudens Booker-nominierter Debütroman „In ihrem Haus“: Scherben erzählen - Kultur
Germany· 2025-02-17