Books by Fredrik Backman (10)


1.

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 4 (70 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
When a new, chatty, young couple and their two daughters move in next door, Ove's well-ordered, solitary world turns upside down.

2.

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 4 (12 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Paints the portrait of an elderly man's struggle to hold on to his most precious memories and his family's efforts to care for him even as they must find a way to let go.

3.

Beartown by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 5 (25 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove returns with Beartown--an instant New York Times bestseller--about a forgotten town fractured by scandal, and the amateur hockey team that might just change everything. People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, it is slowly losing ground to the ever encroaching trees. But down by the lake stands an old ice rink, built generations ago by the working men who founded this town. And in that ice rink is the reason people in Beartown believe tomorrow will be better than today. Their junior ice hockey tea... continue

4.

Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 4 (7 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
The New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, and Anxious People captivates readers with this “warm and satisfying” (People) story “about a woman rediscovering herself after a personal crisis…fans of Backman will find another winner in these pages” (Publishers Weekly). Britt-Marie can’t stand mess. A disorganized cutlery drawer ranks high on her list of unforgivable sins. She is not one to judge others—no matter how ill-mannered, unkempt, or morally suspect they might be. It’s just that sometimes people interpret her helpful suggest... continue

5.

My Friends by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
"Most people don't even notice them-three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. Most people think it's just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an artist herself, knows otherwise and she is determined to find out the story of these three enigmatic figures. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their difficult home lives by spending their days laughing and telling stories out on a pier. There's Joar, who never backs down from a fight; quiet and bookish Ted who is mourning his f... continue

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My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 5 (7 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Seven-year-old Elsa's grandmother dies and leaves behind a series of letters, sending the girl on a journey that brings to life the world of her grandmother's fairy tales. By the internationally best-selling author ofA Man Called Ove. Illustrations.

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The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
In a hilarious short story from New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman, the absurdities of modern life cause one man’s solitary world to spin suddenly, and comically, out of control. Lucas knows the perfect night entails just three things: video games, wine, and pad thai. Peanuts are a must! Other people? Not so much. Why complicate things when he’s happy alone? Then one day the apartment board, a vexing trio of authority, rings his doorbell. And Lucas’s solitude takes a startling hike. They demand to see his frying pan. Someone left one next to the recycling room overnight, and ins... continue

8.

The Winners by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 4 (3 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
The stunning new novel from multi-million copy bestselling author Fredrik Backman.

9.

Things My Son Needs to Know about the World by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 5 (2 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove shares an irresistible and moving collection of heartfelt, humorous essays about fatherhood, providing his newborn son with the perspective and tools he’ll need to make his way in the world. Things My Son Needs to Know About the World collects the personal dispatches from the front lines of one of the most daunting experiences any man can experience: fatherhood. As he conveys his profound awe at experiencing all the “firsts” that fill him with wonder and catch him completely unprepared, Fredrik Backman doesn’t shy away from revealing... continue

10.

Us Against You by Fredrik Backman EN

Rating: 5 (6 votes)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Instant New York Times Bestseller! The author of A Man Called Ove returns with “a lyrical look at how a community heals, how families recover, and how individuals grow” (The Washington Post). “Fans of Backman will not be disappointed. His work continues to amaze and captivate, enlighten and thrill.” —Shelf Awareness A small community tucked deep in the forest, Beartown is home to tough, hardworking people who don’t expect life to be easy or fair. No matter how difficult times get, they’ve always been able to take pride in their local ice hockey team. So it’s a cruel blow when they hear that th... continue