Discover Anxious People, the beloved standalone contemporary fiction novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman. Filled with humor, heart, and unforgettable characters, this internationally bestselling novel blends mystery, literary fiction, and emotional storytelling into a powerful celebration of friendship, forgiveness, and the beautifully imperfect nature of being human.

Anxious People is a standalone novel and is not part of a series.

What begins as an ordinary apartment open house quickly spirals into chaos when a failed bank robber accidentally takes a group of strangers hostage.

Inside the apartment is an unlikely collection of people, each carrying invisible burdens—a retired couple struggling with their marriage, an expectant young couple facing an uncertain future, a successful but lonely executive, an eccentric elderly woman, an overwhelmed real estate agent, and a mysterious man hiding in the bathroom.

As police surround the building and the media descends, the hostages begin sharing the fears, regrets, and hopes they've kept hidden from the world. Through unexpected friendships, surprising revelations, and moments of laughter amid crisis, they discover that everyone is fighting battles no one else can see.

With Fredrik Backman's signature warmth, wit, and compassion, Anxious People is an unforgettable novel about second chances, forgiveness, community, and the extraordinary ways ordinary people can change each other's lives.

Anxious People – A Heartwarming Standalone Contemporary Novel

Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove, Amor Towles, Matt Haig, Abby Jimenez, James McBride, and Elizabeth Strout, this uplifting novel blends contemporary fiction, humor, literary mystery, and heartfelt storytelling into an unforgettable reading experience.

Product Details

Title: Anxious People

Author: Fredrik Backman

Format: Paperback

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Contemporary Fiction
• Literary Fiction
• Humor
• Mystery
• Book Club Fiction

Pages: 352

Dimensions: 1.02 x 8.03 x 5.35 inches

Publication Date: July 6, 2021

Features:

• Standalone novel
• #1 New York Times Bestseller
• Contemporary literary fiction
• Character-driven story
• Humorous and heartfelt
• Apartment hostage mystery
• Book club favorite
• Themes of friendship and forgiveness
• Emotional storytelling
• International bestseller

Author Biography

Fredrik Backman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Beartown, Us Against You, The Winners, Britt-Marie Was Here, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, My Friends, and Anxious People. His novels have been translated into more than forty languages and are celebrated worldwide for their warmth, humor, unforgettable characters, and emotionally resonant storytelling. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children.