{"product_id":"fredrik-backman-2-books-collection-set-my-friends-the-winners-fiction-paperback","title":"Fredrik Backman 2 Books Collection Set (My Friends, The Winners) - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Friends\u003cbr\u003eThe Winners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781398516397 (My Friends), 9781398516380 (The Winners)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Fredrik Backman 2 Books Collection Set brings together two of the acclaimed Swedish author's most celebrated novels: My Friends, a standalone story about the lasting power of friendship, and The Winners, the epic third novel in his bestselling Beartown trilogy. Together they showcase Backman's signature blend of humor, heartbreak, and sharp insight into ordinary people facing extraordinary moments in life. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, this brand-new paperback set makes an ideal gift for readers who love character-driven stories with real emotional weight and lasting staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFredrik Backman has built a devoted readership by writing about the quiet, complicated ways people love, disappoint, and save one another, and this two-book set captures that talent at its finest. My Friends is a tender, sweeping story about connection and the invisible threads that bind people together across time, exploring how the friendships we make when we are young can shape the rest of our lives, and it stands alone from Backman's other work, offering a fresh entry point for new readers. The Winners closes out the story that began in Beartown and continued in Us Against You, returning to the rival hockey towns of Beartown and Hed two years after the events that tore them apart, when a violent storm forces both communities to confront old wounds and deep-rooted prejudices. Translated from the original Swedish by Neil Smith, The Winners delivers the emotionally charged, multi-generational drama that made the trilogy such a phenomenon with readers worldwide. Read separately or together, these two novels highlight why Backman is regarded as one of the most affecting storytellers writing today. Both books arrive here in brand-new paperback condition, making this collection an excellent way to discover his work or fill a gap on an existing fan's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete, brand-new paperback novels by #1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes My Friends, a standalone story about friendship and connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes The Winners, the powerful conclusion to the Beartown trilogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven literary fiction with humor, heart, and emotional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for book club members, holiday season reading, or a birthday gift for fiction lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to pack for travel or vacation reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Friends — a luminous standalone novel about the bonds of friendship and the people who shape our lives.\u003cbr\u003eThe Winners — the epic, emotional finale to the Beartown trilogy, returning to the rival towns of Beartown and Hed two years after the storm that divided them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFredrik Backman is a Swedish blogger, columnist, and novelist whose books have been published in more than forty countries. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, Beartown, Us Against You, Anxious People, The Winners, and My Friends, along with two novellas and one work of nonfiction. Known for blending sharp humor with deep emotional insight, Backman writes about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis two-book set pairs a brand-new standalone story with the emotional conclusion of a beloved trilogy, giving readers two sides of Fredrik Backman's storytelling in one bundle. It's a thoughtful gift for the holiday season, a birthday, or for stocking a personal library with modern literary fiction worth revisiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fredrik Backman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58432650772854,"sku":"PLD26122","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/fredrik-backman-2-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1786607084","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/fredrik-backman-2-books-collection-set-my-friends-the-winners-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}