📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Beartown Books Best for beginners - Start with "Beartown / The Scandal" (2016)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "A Man Called Ove" (2012)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer" (2015)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "Things My Son Needs to Know about the World" (2019)

About the Author

Fredrik Backman is one of the well known novelists from Sweden. He has written a number of bestselling books in his writing career. In addition to being a writer, author Fredrik is also a popular blogger as well as a columnist. Some of the most famous books written by him include A Man Called Ove, Britt Marie Was Here, as well as a few others. All his standalone novels have been included in the list of bestsellers in Sweden. Apart from there, the books have also been released all across the world in more than 25 foreign languages. Author Fredrik was born on June2, 1981, in Stockholm, Sweden. He was brought up in the locality in Helsingborg. Following the completion of his graduation, he began writing for a few local magazines including the Moore Magazine and Helsingborgs Dagblad. As a nove. Fredrik Backman is the author of over 13 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Beartown Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Fredrik Backman has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Beartown Books

3 books
  • Beartown / The Scandal The Publication Order of Beartown Books series continues with 'Beartown / The Scandal', another thrilling entry from Fredrik Backman.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • Us Against You Join the adventure in 'Us Against You' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Beartown Books series by Fredrik Backman.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • The Winners Experience the magic of 'The Winners' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Beartown Books universe.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

5 books
  • A Man Called Ove Experience the magic of 'A Man Called Ove' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2012)
  • My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry / My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry / My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises', another thrilling entry from Fredrik Backman.
    (2013)
  • Britt-Marie Was Here In 'Britt-Marie Was Here', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2014)
  • Anxious People Experience the magic of 'Anxious People' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2019)
  • My Friends 'My Friends' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Fredrik Backman has created.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

3 books
  • And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer Experience the magic of 'And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2015)
  • The Deal of a Lifetime Experience the magic of 'The Deal of a Lifetime' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2017)
  • The Answer Is No Join the adventure in 'The Answer Is No' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Fredrik Backman.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Things My Son Needs to Know about the World Experience the magic of 'Things My Son Needs to Know about the World' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2019)

Publication Order of Collections

1 books
  • The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories In 'The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (2018)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Fredrik Backman?

Fredrik Backman is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 13 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Beartown Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Fredrik Backman book series to start with?

For readers new to Fredrik Backman's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Beartown Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Fredrik Backman's writing.

Q: How many books has Fredrik Backman written?

Fredrik Backman has written over 13 books across 5 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.