"People affect each other in ways you're not aware of and in ways that you're not expecting." Fredrik Backman, the bestselling author of Beartown and A Man Called Ove, joins Zibby to discuss his latest novel, Anxious People, the #1 bestseller which is now out in paperback. The two talk about the lifelong effects of losing loved ones to suicide, as well as why Fredrik prefers to work through the tragic death of his friend in his comedic books instead of his dramatic stories. They also connect over their shared belief that parenthood is often a thankless job.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sXlm4kBookshop: https://bit.ly/2XUkh1v Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.