My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

A delightful and heartwarming story from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "A Man Called Ove." Seven-year-old Elsa is unique in her own way, while her seventy-seven-year-old grandmother stands out for her eccentric behavior, such as shooting paintball guns off the balcony at strangers. Elsa shares a special bond with her grandmother, who is also her sole friend. At night, Elsa finds solace in the imaginative tales spun by her grandmother, set in the Land-of-Almost-Awake and the Kingdom of Miamas, where uniqueness is cherished and normalcy isn't necessary. After Elsa’s grandmother passes away, leaving behind letters to those she had wronged, Elsa embarks on an extraordinary journey. Her grandmother's clues guide her to an apartment building filled with an odd mix of characters; yet, through this adventure, Elsa uncovers the profound essence of fairy tales and discovers the unparalleled spirit of her grandmother. "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry" is delivered with the humor and heartfelt touch that characterized Fredrik Backman’s debut, "A Man Called Ove." It explores themes of life, death, and the vital human right to embrace one's differences.