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Book 1. Bear City

Fredrik Backman's new bestseller The Bear City, translated from the Swedish by Sofia Volkovetska, is a story about a small town in northern Sweden that seems quite calm at first glance, but in fact it is full of passions.

This is Bachmann's fourth book published by #knyholav. The previous ones became bestsellers among fiction translations. The new novel Bear City tells about the multifaceted human nature. The remote town of Björnstad was once a bustling place, but now it is full of unemployment and hopelessness. The town's only hope is its youth hockey club. This is the sport that ties the fate of Björnstad together. The day they won the match was the happiest for the town and the club, but for Maja Eriksson and her parents it was the most horrific and changed everything. So the townspeople have to make a choice and decide what price they are willing to pay for the victory.

«The way Fredrik Backman presents his stories is something incredible. You experience every moment and second of every character. The novels of this author are completely different from other books and stories. In The Bear City, the story revolves around hockey, and even if you are indifferent to this sport, this is not a reason to avoid the novel. It's so engaging and immersive that you should definitely try it," says Svitlana Paveletskaya, co-founder of #knyholav publishing house.

Fredrik Backman — is a Swedish blogger, journalist and writer, author of world-famous bestsellers;A Man Called Uwe, My Grandmother Asks Her to Forgive Her, Britt-Marie Was Here, Bear City and others. Fredrik Bachmann's books have been translated into twenty-five languages. They are published in Ukrainian by #knyholav publishing house.

Reviews:

«You will love this all-consuming novel».
People

«[…] This is about more than youth sports; it is part coming-of-age story, part study of a state of moral decline, and ultimately a chronicle of groupthink - in which someone who doesn't look like a hero can suddenly step forward to save more than one person from self-destruction. A deeply empathetic test of the fragile human spirit, Bachman's work will provoke strong reactions for a long time to come."
Kirkus Reviews

Book 2. Us vs. You

«Us vs. You» — is the sequel to the bestselling book «Bear City» by world-famous Swedish writer Fredrik Backman. Based on this story, HBO made a series (Beartown), which premiered in October this year.

What is victory for? And is it possible to stand alone, without a team, when you suddenly find yourself against everyone? The story continues not only in Björnstad, but also in the neighbouring town of Ged, and now it's not just a sporting confrontation, but a fierce battle for survival, with political intrigue, difficult challenges and irredeemable actions.

After the tragic events that took place here on the eve of an important match, the Björnstad Hockey Club is threatened with closure, the players and coach join the opposing team, and sponsors follow. But the townspeople and their favourite team have a new chance, and new players are recruited. The closer to the decisive match, the more emotions and hatred grow. But is there still a chance for reconciliation?