Fredrik Backman
Born in 1981
@Backmanland
Fiction
Fredrik Backman is a bestselling Swedish author known for his heartwarming and quirky stories.
His novels, including A Man Called Ove and Beartown, have been published in over 40 countries and have garnered widespread acclaim.
Backman's writing style is characterized by its blend of humor, emotion, and insightful social commentary.
He has a talent for creating unique, lovable characters and exploring themes of community, family, and personal growth.
In addition to novels, Backman has written novellas and non-fiction.
He lives in Stockholm with his wife and two children, and engages with fans on social media platforms.
Books by Fredrik Backman

A Man Called Ove
by Fredrik Backman
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2012
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337 pages
4.38
1.1M ratings
Book Club
Contemporary
Humor

Anxious People
by Fredrik Backman
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2019
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336 pages
4.17
733.8K ratings
Book Club
Contemporary
Mystery

Beartown
by Fredrik Backman
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2016
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432 pages
4.29
530.5K ratings
Contemporary
Book Club
Sports

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
by Fredrik Backman
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2013
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372 pages
4.07
270.6K ratings
Book Club
Contemporary
Fantasy

Britt-Marie Was Here
by Fredrik Backman
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2014
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324 pages
4.09
184.7K ratings
Contemporary
Book Club
Humor

The Winners
by Fredrik Backman
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2022
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671 pages
4.45
143.1K ratings
Contemporary
Sports
Literary Fiction

Us Against You
by Fredrik Backman
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2017
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448 pages
4.37
237.9K ratings
Contemporary
Sports
Literary Fiction

Things My Son Needs to Know About the World
by Fredrik Backman
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2012
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208 pages
3.99
30.9K ratings
Humor
Parenting
Memoir

My Friends
by Fredrik Backman
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2025
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448 pages
4.6
4.5K ratings
Contemporary
Literary Fiction
Adult

The Answer Is No
by Fredrik Backman
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2024
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68 pages
3.93
85.3K ratings
Short Stories
Humor
Contemporary