Niels Krause-Kjær: Ude for uden

Name: Niels Krause-Kjær: Ude for uden
Start: 2026-09-16T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-16T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek

took place · 16 Sep 2026

Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek, Hvidovre

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The novel 'Ude for uden' has won Denmark's major literary prizes and topped library lending statistics as one of the most sought-after books in 2026.

TV presenter and author Niels Krause-Kjær comes to Scenen to discuss the novel and explore the divide between rural and urban Denmark in modern society. He also touches on the personal family history that found its way into the book.

About the venue: Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek

Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek is the main public library of Hvidovre Municipality, situated on Hvidovrevej close to the town hall. The building houses study spaces, meeting rooms, a children's section and a café alongside its collections of books, e-books and newspapers. A regular programme of author evenings, reading clubs and cultural workshops runs throughout the year. As an open library, the building is accessible every day from 07:00 to 23:00, with staff on hand during regular opening hours.

Hvidovrevej 280, 2650 Hvidovre Get directions

About: Niels Krause-Kjær

Author and former DR television host Niels Krause-Kjær made his name with political thrillers such as "Kongekabale" and "Mørkeland", and his 2025 generational novel "Ude for uden" earned him both De Gyldne Laurbær and Læsernes Bogpris 2026. He gives talks on his writing, Danish politics and the role of the media.

reprint of "Ude for uden" within a few months after publication

on bestseller lists after the publication of "Ude for uden"

literary prizes for "Ude for uden": Otto B. Lindhardt Prize (2024), De Gyldne Laurbær and Læsernes Bogpris (both 2026)

novels adapted for film ("Kongekabale" and "Mørkeland") with Anders W. Berthelsen

What's new

2026-04
Niels Krause-Kjær received the Readers' Book Prize on April 23, 2026 of 50,000 kr. for the novel "Ude for uden" at the Library Policy Summit in Viborg.
2026
Niels Krause-Kjær has been appointed as chairman of the Danish Arts Foundation for the period 2026-2028.
2026
"Ude for uden" won the Golden Laurels 2026 and was nominated for the DR Novel Prize 2026.

Tracks

Ude for udenNovel from 2025 about Danish farming culture over two generations - won The Golden Laurels and Readers' Book Prize 2026

KongekabaleDebut novel from 2000, filmed in 2004 - the film won a Bodil for best film of the year

MørkelandPart of the Ulrik Torp series, filmed with cinema premiere in 2024

JagttegnFifth volume in the Ulrik Torp series, published 2024 - deals with military rearmament in the West

NedsmeltningPolitical thriller from 2023 with the climate crisis as the focal point

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