The list contains some of my absolute favourite debut novels. There are some award-winners and big hitters that I had to include, but I’ve also tried to highlight some lesser-known debuts that I’ve absolutely adored.
I’ve also tried to include books from a few different genres including mythology, crime and historical fiction. Hopefully there’s something for everyone on this list!
Friendship comes in so many forms including childhood bonds, unlikely connections, and lifelong partnerships. Books about friendship have a way of reminding us of the connections that truly matter.
Here are some of the best books about friendship that capture the beauty and complexity of friendship in all its forms.
The Winners is the third and final book in the Beartown series by Swedish author Fredrik Backman. The Beartown book series has been so popular it has now been made into a HBO television series.
The Beartown book series follows the residents of a small, hockey-obsessed town as they navigate the complexities of community, loyalty, and secrets, starting with the repercussions of a violent act that threatens to tear the town apart.
Us Against You is the second book in the Beartown series by Swedish author Fredrik Backman. The Beartown book series has been so popular it has now been made into a HBO television series.
The Beartown book series follows the residents of a small, hockey-obsessed town as they navigate the complexities of community, loyalty, and secrets, starting with the repercussions of a violent act that threatens to tear the town apart.
The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman is a novella that explores themes of life, love, and regret through the story of a father reflecting on his choices and the opportunity for redemption presented by a mysterious stranger.
Things My Son Needs to Know about the World is a humorous and heartfelt collection of essays by Fredrik Backman, offering fatherly advice and reflections on life, love, and parenthood.
Anxious People is a novel by Fredrik Backman that explores the lives of a group of strangers brought together by an unusual bank robbery-turned-hostage situation. Through humour and heartfelt moments, Backman delves into themes of human connection, resilience, and the complexities of identity.
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman is a heartwarming novel about a meticulous and socially awkward woman who, after leaving her unfaithful husband, finds herself in a small town. There, she unexpectedly becomes the soccer coach for a group of misfit children, discovering new purpose and community.
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman is a heartwarming novel about a young girl named Elsa who, after her eccentric grandmother’s death, embarks on a quest to deliver apology letters to people from her grandmother’s past.
If you’re feeling down and looking for a pick-me-up, you might be looking for a book to lift your mood. This list of the best books to read when feeling sad contains comforting classic, uplifting fiction and cosy tales to get lost in. Books to Read When Feeling Sad: Revisit a Comforting Classic There’s something …