
Titles in This Set
A Man Called Ove
Britt-Marie Was Here
My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises
The Winners
My Friends
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Sceptre, Simon & Schuster
Overview
Discover the heartfelt, funny, and deeply human storytelling of internationally beloved Swedish author Fredrik Backman in this five-book paperback collection. From the grumpy widower at the heart of A Man Called Ove to the small-town hockey drama of The Winners and the quiet friendship at the center of My Friends, this set gathers five of Backman's most celebrated novels into one brand new bundle. Perfect for fans of character-driven, emotionally resonant fiction, these stories explore grief, community, loneliness, and the surprising connections that hold us together, making this collection an ideal gift or addition to any reader's shelf.
About the Books
This five-book collection brings together some of Fredrik Backman's most memorable novels, each exploring the quiet struggles and small victories of ordinary people. A Man Called Ove introduces a rigid, grieving widower whose carefully ordered life is upended when a lively young family moves in next door, launching a story about loss, friendship, and second chances. Britt-Marie Was Here follows a supporting character from Ove's world as she leaves behind an unhappy marriage and reluctantly takes charge of a run-down youth recreation center in a forgotten town. My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises centers on a precocious seven-year-old girl working through a trail of letters left by her unconventional, fairy-tale-spinning grandmother. The Winners returns readers to the ice-hockey-obsessed community first introduced in Backman's Beartown novels, closing out that story with themes of loyalty, grief, and the price of ambition in a town shaped by the game. My Friends, Backman's newer standalone novel, follows the lasting bond between a group of young friends and the way a single painting connects their lives across decades. Together, these five novels showcase Backman's signature blend of wit, warmth, and emotional depth, offering readers a mix of standalone stories and character returns that reward longtime fans while remaining fully accessible to first-time readers. Whether read in order or individually, this collection delivers the kind of storytelling that lingers long after the last page.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
A Man Called Ove — A grief-stricken, rule-bound widower finds his orderly routines disrupted when a boisterous new family moves in next door.
Britt-Marie Was Here — A fastidious woman leaves her marriage behind and unexpectedly finds purpose running a youth recreation center in a struggling small town.
My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises — A sharp-witted seven-year-old follows a trail of letters left behind by her imaginative, apology-prone grandmother.
The Winners — This closing chapter of the Beartown story returns to a hockey-obsessed town grappling with grief, loyalty, and lasting change.
My Friends — A newer standalone novel that traces the enduring bond between a group of young friends through the story of a single painting.
About the Author
Fredrik Backman is a bestselling Swedish author and blogger whose novels have been translated into dozens of languages and read by millions of readers worldwide. He gained international attention with his debut novel, A Man Called Ove, which introduced his signature style: warm, wry, and deeply observant storytelling centered on flawed, lovable characters. Backman has since built a loosely connected fictional world spanning small towns, hockey rinks, and apartment buildings, including the Beartown trilogy and standalone favorites like Britt-Marie Was Here. He continues to write from Sweden, crafting stories about community, grief, and quiet resilience.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection is perfect for anyone who loves stories with heart, humor, and unforgettable characters. Whether you're building a book club reading list, searching for a birthday gift, or stocking up for cozy holiday reading, these five paperback novels from Fredrik Backman deliver warmth, wit, and emotional depth in equal measure.
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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