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Fredrik Backman Reading Order

5 series · 13 books · Born 1981

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author known for emotionally resonant literary fiction that explores small-town life and human connection. His bestselling Beartown series has been translated into more than twenty-five languages, establishing him as one of Scandinavia's most widely read contemporary writers. Beyond his interconnected narratives, Backman has also published standalone novels, short story collections, and essays that blend fiction with reflective non-fiction about relationships, community, and the complexities of ordinary lives.

Beartown Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2016–2021)

Start with Beartown / The Scandal and read in order.

Start this series with Beartown / The Scandal

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#Title
1
Beartown / The Scandal
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Us Against You
Us Against You
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Winners

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Cover of The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories
The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
Cover of Things My Son Needs to Know about the World
Things My Son Needs to Know about the World
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

3 books (2015–2024)

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

Start this series with And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer

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#Title
1
Cover of And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Deal of a Lifetime
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Answer Is No
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2012–2025)

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

Start this series with A Man Called Ove

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#Title
1
Cover of A Man Called Ove
A Man Called Ove
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Britt-Marie Was Here
Britt-Marie Was Here
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Anxious People
Anxious People
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of My Friends

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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