Fredrik Backman Books
Fredrik Backman is a Swedish novelist whose books are funny, sad and full of unlikely friendships. His novels are translated into English, and we carry used and new copies with free US shipping on orders of $35 or more.
Featured books, in publication order: A Man Called Ove (Swedish 2012, English 2013), Britt-Marie Was Here (Swedish 2014, English 2016), the Beartown trilogy (Beartown 2016, Us Against You 2017, The Winners 2021 in Swedish), Anxious People (Swedish 2019, English 2020) and My Friends (2025).
Where to start: Most readers start with A Man Called Ove. If you want a standalone with a bank-robbery twist, choose Anxious People. For his newest novel, try My Friends. Beartown works best read in order.
FAQ
Which Fredrik Backman book should I read first?
A Man Called Ove is the usual starting point, and Anxious People is a good second.
Do I have to read Beartown in order?
Yes. Beartown, Us Against You and The Winners form a trilogy.
What is Backman's newest novel?
My Friends was published in 2025.
