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Books I Make My Husband Read

S3E7 - My Friends by Fredrik Backman

25 Nov 2025

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In this episode, we dive into My Friends by Fredrik Backman—a deeply human story about connection and the messy devotion that holds friendships together. We talk about friendships as a lifeline, the way humor softens heartbreak, and why these characters feel so lived-in. Listen for the themes that hit hardest and if we recommend adding this to your TBR.LinksMy Friends:(https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217163697-my-friends)Fredrik Backman on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6485178.Fredrik_Backman)Chapters(01:49) - Why Kristy picked it (03:21) - Calling all listeners! (04:20) - Book summary (spoiler-free) (05:50) - SPOILER ALERT! (06:10) - Kristy's review (08:23) - Jon's review (10:10) - Finding your people (13:23) - Louisa (16:10) - The struggle was real (19:54) - So much trauma (21:36) - A slight divergence... (23:36) - Back to the question... (25:20) - Who did Kimkim love? (27:57) - Christian (30:20) - Meaning of the pier (32:13) - Unpacking the ending (36:29) - Final thoughts

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