My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman was recommended by my daughter Meredith on Instagram. So I downloaded it on my phone and got back into reading again over Christmas vacation! Bachman’s quirky characters and sagacious writing style make his books easy to read! I so enjoyed being immersed in the bizarre world of Elsa and her family, and I definitely want to move to a spunky country like Sweden. Interestingly, I have a fifth grade student this year with all the weirdly charming characteristics of Elsa. Ellie would be perfect for the role in a movie version of this insightful novel. Good choice, Meredith!

“Full of heart, hope, forgiveness, and the embracing of differences, Elsa’s story is one that sticks with you long after you’ve turned the last page.” (Library Journal)