Bookclub meeting: TBD

My Friends: A Novel is a 2025 book by Fredrik Backman about the powerful, life-altering bond of friendship among four teenagers who find refuge on a pier, and how their story impacts a stranger, Louisa, 25 years later as she tries to uncover the truth behind a famous painting featuring three figures from their past. The novel explores themes of trauma, healing, art, and the messy, beautiful reality of human connection, featuring Backman's signature blend of humor and poignant observations on life, addiction, and loss.