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Fredrik Backman Reading Order

5 series ยท 13 books ยท Born 1981

Fredrik Backman is a Swedish novelist known for his engaging contemporary fiction that often explores themes of community and human connection. With a diverse portfolio that includes 13 books across five series, his most celebrated work, Beartown, has captivated readers around the world. Active from 2012 to 2025, Backman's writings encompass standalone novels, short stories, novellas, nonfiction, and collections, earning him a prominent place in modern literature.

Beartown Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2016โ€“2021)

Start with Beartown / The Scandal and read in order.

#Title
1
Beartown / The Scandal
2
Cover of Us Against You
Us Against You
3

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2018โ€“2018)

#Title
1
Cover of The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories
The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2019โ€“2019)

#Title
1
Cover of Things My Son Needs to Know about the World
Things My Son Needs to Know about the World

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

3 books (2015โ€“2024)

Start with And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
2
The Deal of a Lifetime
3
The Answer Is No

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2012โ€“2025)

Start with A Man Called Ove, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Man Called Ove
A Man Called Ove
2
Cover of My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry / My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry / My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises
3
Cover of Britt-Marie Was Here
Britt-Marie Was Here
4
Cover of Anxious People
Anxious People
5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Fredrik Backman written?
Fredrik Backman has written 13 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Fredrik Backman series?
Here are the first books in Fredrik Backman's series: Beartown: Beartown / The Scandal; Short Stories/Novellas: And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer.
What order should I read Fredrik Backman's books?
We recommend reading Fredrik Backman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Fredrik Backman still writing new books?
Yes, Fredrik Backman has 2 ongoing series: Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

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