
Titles in This Set
A Man Called Ove
My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises
Britt-Marie Was Here
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Sceptre
Overview
This paperback collection gathers three of Fredrik Backman's most beloved novels into one thoughtful bundle. A Man Called Ove introduces a grumpy widower whose rigid routines hide a heart still capable of connection, while My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises follows a young girl unpacking her late grandmother's fantastical stories and hidden apologies. Britt-Marie Was Here rounds out the set with a fussy, big-hearted heroine who finds unexpected purpose in a struggling small town. Together, these stories showcase Backman's signature blend of humor, warmth, and quietly profound observations about ordinary people, making this collection a wonderful introduction or a treasured addition for longtime fans.
About the Books
Fredrik Backman writes with a rare combination of comic timing and emotional depth, and this trio of novels shows why he became a #1 New York Times bestselling author. A Man Called Ove centers on a retired, exacting man whose ordered world is upended when a boisterous young family moves in next door, forcing him to reckon with grief, friendship, and the messy business of belonging. My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises follows seven-year-old Elsa, whose eccentric grandmother leaves behind letters and fairy-tale-tinged apologies that lead Elsa to discover the real people behind her grandmother's fantastical bedtime stories. Britt-Marie Was Here shifts focus to a meticulous, socially awkward woman in her sixties who reluctantly coaches a ragtag youth soccer team in a fading town, discovering that structure and heart aren't mutually exclusive. Read together, the novels reveal Backman's recurring themes: the quiet dignity of misfits, the healing power of community, and the surprising ways strangers become family. This collection delivers accessible literary fiction with real staying power, ideal for book clubs, gift-giving, or a satisfying weekend of reading.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
A Man Called Ove — A grumpy, grieving widower's rigid routine is upended when a lively new family moves in next door.
My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises — Seven-year-old Elsa follows a trail of letters left by her late grandmother, uncovering hidden truths behind her fairy-tale stories.
Britt-Marie Was Here — A fussy, exacting woman finds unexpected purpose coaching a youth soccer team in a struggling small town.
About the Author
Fredrik Backman is a Swedish blogger and columnist turned #1 New York Times bestselling author, best known for A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises, and Britt-Marie Was Here. His novels have been translated and published in more than forty countries, earning him a devoted international readership for his warm, character-driven storytelling. Backman's writing often centers on outsiders and unlikely friendships, exploring how ordinary people find connection in unexpected places. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This bundle is a perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or book club season, letting readers dive into three of Backman's most heartfelt, funniest novels at once. Whether you're a longtime fan filling gaps on your shelf or a first-time reader looking for a cozy stocking stuffer, this paperback set delivers warmth, wit, and characters worth revisiting.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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