My Friends
The beautiful new novel that will make you laugh and cry, from the global bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove
(Author) Backman Fredrik Fredrik BackmanThe beautiful new novel that will make you laugh and cry, from the global bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove. Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later…‘A stunning, sweeping, extraordinary story of connection, love, and the unbreakable bonds that guide and shape us. Full of humour and heart, My Friends is simply wonderful’ Chris Whitaker AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ** WINNER OF GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST FICTION 2025 ** SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON'S BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2025 ** AN AUDIBLE BEST LISTEN OF 2025 ** A BARNES AND NOBLE NATIONAL BOOK CLUB PICK You have to take life for granted, the artist thinks, the whole thing: sunrises and slow Sunday mornings andwater balloons and another person’s breath against your neck.
That’s the only courageous thing a person can do. In the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world three tiny figures sit at the end of a pier. Most people don’t even notice them.
Most people think it’s just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an aspiring artist herself, knows otherwise. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers seek refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days together.
They tell jokes, they share secrets, and they commit small acts of rebellion. These lost souls find in each other a reason to get up each morning, a reason to dream, a reason to love. Out of that summer emerges a transcendent work of art, a painting that will unexpectedly be placed into 18-year-old Louisa’s care.
Backman Fredrik
Fredrik Backman
Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author known for his heartwarming and insightful novels that explore themes of love, friendship, and the human experience. His most notable works include "A Man Called Ove," "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry," and "Beartown." Backman's writing style is characterized by its humor, empathy, and ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. His works have had a significant impact on the literary genre of contemporary fiction, garnering widespread acclaim and international recognition. "A Man Called Ove" is perhaps his most famous work, telling the story of a grumpy yet endearing man who finds new purpose and connection in unexpected ways. Fredrik Backman continues to be a beloved and influential voice in literature, touching readers around the world with his poignant storytelling.
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