Fredrik Backman on The New York Times and Der Spiegel’s Best Seller Lists
Fredrik Backman’s internationally bestselling debut novel A Man Called Ove celebrates its 40th consecutive week on the New York Times Best Seller List, coming in at No. 2 for the third week in a row. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry climbs a spot to No. 7.
A Man Called Ove also features prominently on the regional independent bookseller lists. The novel is No. 1 on all but three of the lists, where it is a strong No. 2. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry isn't far behind either, joining ranks with the other title on eight of the independent lists.
In Germany My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry is doing equally well, rushing up to the No. 8 spot on this week’s Der Spiegel’s best seller list. A Man Called Ove marks its 63rd consecutive week on the list.