My Friends

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A heartfelt novel by Fredrik Backman that blends laughter and tears, tracing the lasting impact of a teenage friendship through a mysterious painting. A bestseller and award winner that captures the beauty of life's simple moments.

An unforgettable story about friendship, art, and the unexpected ways connections shape our lives.

Fredrik Backman, the acclaimed author behind Anxious People and A Man Called Ove, delivers a moving new novel that quickly became a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fiction 2025, and was chosen as a Barnes and Noble National Book Club Pick.

Life, the artist reflects, must be taken for granted-the sunrises, slow Sunday mornings, water balloons, and the breath of another person on your neck. That, they believe, is the bravest act of all. In a tiny corner of a world-famous painting, three small figures sit at the end of a pier, holding a secret hidden in plain sight.

Twenty-five years ago, a group of teenagers found comfort in each other during a summer that would never be forgotten. Their friendship inspired a transcendent piece of art, a painting that now belongs to Louisa, an eighteen-year-old aspiring artist. Determined to uncover the story behind the artwork, Louisa sets off for the seaside town where it all began.

But as Louisa gets closer to the origin of the painting, she discovers that happy endings don’t always look the way we expect. Backman’s latest novel is a deeply funny and touching tale about four teenagers whose bond is so strong that it changes the life of a complete stranger 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

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