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From the New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

Things My Son Needs to Know About The World

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People

Us Against You

The Deal of a Lifetime

Beartown

Anxious People

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I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know

Funny, compassionate and wise . . . an absolute joy

AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird

Captures the messy essence of being human. It's clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry

I loved this book. Funny, sad, clever, insightful, surprising and hopeful. Brilliant in every way

Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of One Summer in Paris

A satisfying remedy for pandemic anxiety . . . It's laugh-out-loud funny and will help restore your faith in humanity

Witty, observant, and unpredictable . . . darkly humorous

'19 New Books to Read in September'

Another smash hit . . . With Backman's stunning characters combined with a closed-room mystery, this has all of the ingredients for a novel all your friends will be talking about

A surprisingly sweet tale. It's the perfect balance of heartwarming and heart-wrenching, and Fredrik Backman [...] has a way of simply yet elegantly describing relationships. We can all be idiots, but we're still all human beings worthy of connection and love

Endearing . . . A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life

A master of writing delightful, insightful, soulful, character-driven narratives. He writes so humorously and poignantly about life, marriage, parenthood, love and death

A quirky, big-hearted novel. Wry, wise, and often laugh-out-loud funny, it's a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure

An endlessly entertaining mood booster

This book examines how a shared event can change the course of many lives at once. And if you like strongly drawn characters and a mix of humor and heartbreak, this one's for you

A witty, lighthearted romp...Backman charms

A deeply funny and warm examination of how individual experiences can bring a random group of people together. Backman reveals each character's many imperfections with tremendous empathy, reminding us that people are always more than the sum of their flaws

A tight-knit, surprise-filled narrative. The brisk, absorbing action prompts meditation on marriage, parenting, responsibility, and global economic pressures. Comedy, drama, mystery, and social study, this novel is undefinable except for the sheer reading pleasure it delivers. Highly recommended

Backman's latest novel focuses on how a shared event can change the course of multiple people's lives even in times of deep and ongoing anxiousness. A story with both comedy and heartbreak sure to please Backman fans

Brilliant, funny, and compassionate . . . wonderfully charming

A compassionate story of imperfect people doing the best they can to navigate life in an imperfect world

This book promises laughs, heartwarming drama, and a whole lot of madness, but at the heart of it is something we can all relate to: being human

I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book

Surrounded by impenetrable forests, [Beartown] recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. This is a mature, compassionate novel

The No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a Netflix TV Series

In a small town in Sweden it appears to be an ordinary day. But look more closely, and you'll see a masked figure approaching a bank... 
 
Two hours later, chaos has descended. An attempted robbery has developed into a hostage situation - with the offender refusing to voice their demands. 
 
Fear turns to irritation for the seven strangers trapped inside. If this is to be their last day on earth, shouldn't it be more dramatic? 
 
But as the minutes tick by, they begin to suspect that the criminal holding them hostage might be more in need of rescuing than they are...

The funny, touching and unpredictable No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a major Netflix TV series 
 
'A brilliant and comforting read' MATT HAIG 
'Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy' A.J. PEARCE 
'A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life' GUARDIAN 
'I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know' BUZZFEED 
'Captures the messy essence of being human' WASHINGTON POST 
 
From the 18 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove 
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It's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage. 
 
For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it's something else to talk about. 
 
For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it's yet another worry. 
 
Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view. 
 
While 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems rather pleased by the company . . . 
 
As the police gather outside, the anxious strangers huddled within try to make the best of a very sticky situation - but could it be that they have a whole lot more in common than meets the eye? 
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Readers are loving Anxious People! 
 
'Backman never disappoints . . . heartwarming and multi layered' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'As always Backman manages to delight . . . a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'A wonderfully unusual tale, told with flair and finesse that is so wonderful it is sure to cure everything that ails you. Don't miss out on this beautiful book' 5***** READER REVIEW 
 
'This novel is about humanity at its most raw and at its most wonderful and I LOVED it!' 5***** READER REVIEW

Number 1 New York Times bestseller FREDRIK BACKMAN made his literary debut in 2012 with the global sensation A Man Called Ove - now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks. Wickedly funny, touching and wise, Fredrik Backman's novels are odysseys of the ordinary man and woman, and stunningly moving tales of everyday courage. Up to now, Fredrik Backman has written seven highly acclaimed novels, two heartfelt novellas about life and love, and one non-fiction book about parenthood. His books have sold more than 18 million copies in 46 languages and the Swedish film adaption of A Man Called Ove was nominated for two Academy Awards. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children.

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A brilliant and comforting read

I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know

Funny, compassionate and wise . . . an absolute joy

Captures the messy essence of being human. It's clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry

I loved this book. Funny, sad, clever, insightful, surprising and hopeful. Brilliant in every way

A satisfying remedy for pandemic anxiety . . . It's laugh-out-loud funny and will help restore your faith in humanity

Witty, observant, and unpredictable . . . darkly humorous

'19 New Books to Read in September'

Another smash hit . . . With Backman's stunning characters combined with a closed-room mystery, this has all of the ingredients for a novel all your friends will be talking about

A surprisingly sweet tale. It's the perfect balance of heartwarming and heart-wrenching, and Fredrik Backman [...] has a way of simply yet elegantly describing relationships. We can all be idiots, but we're still all human beings worthy of connection and love

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