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by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a thoughtful and wry tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
10 Best Books Like My Friends
If you loved My Friends by Fredrik Backman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like My Friends are:
- 1Good Company by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney0
- 2Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult4.2
- 3Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin4.1
- 4The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 5The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid4.6
- 6The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 7The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry4.4
- 8Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
- 9Beloved by Toni Morrison4.5
- 10A Little Life: A Novel by Hanya Yanagihara4.5
A group of middle-aged friends in a small Swedish town must confront how their lives have changed when a crisis forces them to examine their relationships, dreams, and the choices that brought them to
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by Jodi Picoult
4.22007440 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a devastating and unflinching tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
3
by Gabrielle Zevin
4.12022416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholy and contemplative tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
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by Madeline Miller
4.52021384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a achingly beautiful tragedy tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
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by Taylor Jenkins Reid
4.62017400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a bittersweet and glamorous tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
6
by Colson Whitehead
4.42016306 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a harrowing yet dignified tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
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by Patti Callahan Henry
4.42025352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholy but redemptive tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
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by David Baldacci
4.42025608 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholic but hopeful tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
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by Toni Morrison
4.51989
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a haunting and profound tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
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by Hanya Yanagihara
4.52015
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a devastating and relentless tone that will resonate with My Friends fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like My Friends
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Company | Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| Nineteen Minutes | Jodi Picoult | 4.2 | 2007 | 440 | Similar vibes |
| Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin | 4.1 | 2022 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Taylor Jenkins Reid | 4.6 | 2017 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry | 4.4 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| Beloved | Toni Morrison | 4.5 | 1989 | — | Similar vibes |
| A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara | 4.5 | 2015 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to My Friends?
The most similar books to My Friends are Good Company, Nineteen Minutes, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.
What should I read after My Friends?
After finishing My Friends, readers most commonly pick up Good Company next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Fredrik Backman, such as A Man Called Ove: A Novel.
Who writes books like Fredrik Backman?
Authors similar to Fredrik Backman include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is My Friends?
My Friends is a Literary Fiction novel by Fredrik Backman. It features elements of Male Friendship, Small Town, Life Changes.
How long is My Friends?
My Friends varies in length depending on edition.
Does My Friends have romance/spice?
My Friends has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About My Friends
A group of middle-aged friends in a small Swedish town must confront how their lives have changed when a crisis forces them to examine their relationships, dreams, and the choices that brought them to this point. As they navigate career disappointments, family challenges, and personal growth, they discover that true friendship means accepting each other's flaws while supporting each other's evolution. Backman delivers his signature blend of humor and heart in a story that celebrates the enduring power of friendship while honestly examining how people change and grow apart—and sometimes find their way back together. Ideal for contemporary fiction fans who appreciate Swedish authors, midlife narratives, and stories that explore how long-term friendships weather the storms of adult life and personal transformation.