Fredrik Backman

"He was a man of black and white. And she was color. All the color he had."

Fredrik Backman is a Swedish blogger, columnist and author. He is the Number One New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, and top ten bestsellers My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises and Britt-Marie Was Here, as well as a novella, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer. His books are published in more than thirty-five countries and he has sold over seven million copies. The Scandal - published as Beartown in the US - is being adapted for TV by the team behind The Bridge. Fredrik lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children.

What genre does Fredrik Backman write?

He writes contemporary, character-driven fiction that blends humor and emotion, often focusing on community, belonging, grief and quirky, empathetic characters.

Which of his books are the most popular and where should I start?

A Man Called Ove is his best-known and a common starting point. Other widely read titles include Beartown, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry (also listed as My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises), Britt-Marie Was Here and And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer.

Are any of Backman's books connected or part of a series?

Yes. Beartown and Us Against You are set in the same community and are best read in that order. Most of his other novels and novellas are standalones and can be read in any order.

Have any of his books been adapted for screen?

Beartown (also referenced as The Scandal in some listings) is being adapted for television by the team behind The Bridge.

What recognition has Fredrik Backman received for his work?

He is a New York Times number one bestselling author. His books have been published in more than 35 countries and have sold over seven million copies worldwide.