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Fredrik Backman

1 series 7 books in order 4 standalone books

Fredrik Backman (born 1981) is a Swedish author, blogger, and columnist. His novels include A Man Called Ove (2012), My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry (2013), Britt-Marie Was Here (2014), Beartown (2017), Us Against You (2018), Anxious People (2020), and The Winners (2022). His books have been number-one bestsellers in Sweden and have been published in more than twenty-five languages.

Born
1981
Known for
Beartown

Series by Fredrik Backman

Beartown

3 books in order · 2016–2022

  1. Cover of Beartown

    Beartown

    2016 · Fredrik Backman

    Beartown is a 2016 novel by Swedish writer Fredrik Backman, described as hockey literature. Set in a declining youth hockey town, it centers on a…

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  2. Cover of Us Against You

    Us Against You

    2018 · Fredrik Backman

    Beartown, a small community tucked deep in the forest, is home to tough, hardworking people who take pride in their local ice hockey team, even as…

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  3. Cover of The Winners

    The Winners

    2022 · Fredrik Backman

    The Winners is a 2022 book by Fredrik Backman. It is book 3 of the series Beartown.

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of En man som heter Ove
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  2. Cover of Anxious People
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  3. Cover of Britt-Marie Was Here
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  4. Cover of My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Fredrik Backman written?

We list 7 books by Fredrik Backman across 1 series, published between 2016–2022 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Fredrik Backman's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Beartown.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Fredrik Backman's books?

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Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.