Fredrik Backman Books in Order

Wondering what order to read Fredrik Backman's 12 books in (2013–2025)? This guide sorts every book in publication order and groups the one series so you always know which titles connect.

Beartown

3 books

Complete
  1. Book 1: Beartown
    Book 1

    Beartown

    First published 2017

    Beartown
  2. Book 2: Us Against You
    Book 2

    Us Against You

    First published 2018

    Beartown
  3. Book 3: The Winners
    Book 3

    The Winners

    First published 2022

    Beartown

All Fredrik Backman books in publication order

Every Fredrik Backman book, in the order it was published.

  1. 2013: A Man Called Ove
  2. 2015: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
  3. 2016: And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
  4. 2016: Britt-Marie Was Here
  5. 2017: Beartown
  6. 2017: The Deal of a Lifetime
  7. 2018: Us Against You
  8. 2019: Things My Son Needs to Know About the World
  9. 2020: Anxious People
  10. 2022: The Winners
  11. 2024: The Answer Is No
  12. 2025: My Friends

Frequently asked questions

What order should you read Fredrik Backman's books in?

Fredrik Backman's books form one series, including Beartown (start with Beartown) — read each series in publication order starting from the title noted. That series is complete, so you can read it start to finish without waiting on new releases. The other 9 standalone books can be read whenever you like.

How many books has Fredrik Backman written?

Fredrik Backman has written 12 books, split across one series and 9 standalone books. They were published between 2013 and 2025.

What is Fredrik Backman's newest book?

Fredrik Backman's newest book is My Friends, published in 2025. It's a standalone title.

Do you need to read Beartown in order?

Yes — Fredrik Backman's Beartown is a 3-book series best read in order, starting with Beartown. The series is complete, so you can read straight through without waiting on new releases.

What was Fredrik Backman's first book?

Fredrik Backman's first published book was A Man Called Ove, released in 2013. It was a standalone release.

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