Fredrik Backman, ‘My Friends' - The Girlfriend Author Interview (September 2025)
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Shelly Emling, Executive Editor of The Girlfriend Newsletter, moderates The Girlfriend Book Club's monthly discussion featuring bestselling author Fredrik Backman to discuss his book 'My Friends.' They delve into the book’s themes of friendship, teenage years, and the sense of belonging. Backman shares his writing process, the challenges of his latest book, and his struggle with making it less dark. He also reflects on his writing style, inspirations, and interactions with his family. The session concludes with a discussion on how cultural experiences influence his work and hints at what might come next.
Shelly Emling, Executive Editor of The Girlfriend Newsletter, moderates The Girlfriend Book Club's monthly discussion featuring bestselling author Fredrik Backman to discuss his book 'My Friends.' They delve into the book’s themes of friendship, teenage years, and the sense of belonging. Backman shares his writing process, the challenges of his latest book, and his struggle with making it less dark. He also reflects on his writing style, inspirations, and interactions with his family. The session concludes with a discussion on how cultural experiences influence his work and hints at what might come next.
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