Fredrik Backman

Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author, blogger, and columnist born on June 2, 1981. After graduating from journalism school, he worked as a blogger and columnist for a local newspaper before publishing his first novel, "A Man Called Ove," in 2012. Backman's works have garnered both critical and commercial success. "A Man Called Ove" became an international bestseller, selling over 10 million copies worldwide and inspiring a film adaptation. He has also written "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry," "Britt-Marie Was Here," "Beartown," "Us Against You," and "The Winners." Backman's writing is characterized by its heartwarming and emotionally resonant stories that explore themes of family, friendship, and community. His works have been translated into over 40 languages and have received numerous awards, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fiction in 2013 for "A Man Called Ove."