Fredrik Backman

Fredrik Backman is a #1 New York Times bestselling Swedish author renowned for his heartwarming, insightful fiction that celebrates the richness of everyday life. He made his literary debut with A Man Called Ove, a global phenomenon that spent months on bestseller lists and inspired film adaptations in both Sweden and Hollywood. Backman’s storytelling blends humour, emotional depth, and compassion, with many of his novels exploring the complexities of community, family, love, and human connection. His acclaimed works include My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, the Beartown series (Beartown and Us Against You), Anxious People, The Winners, and My Friends. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide and are published in more than forty countries. Living in Stockholm with his wife and two children, Backman continues to captivate readers with his deeply human narratives that are both humorous and moving, earning him a devoted global audience.