My Friends by Fredrik Backman

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman comes a witty, heartfelt, and unforgettable story about four teenagers whose unbreakable friendship changes the life of a complete stranger—twenty-five years later.

Hidden in plain sight within one of the world’s most famous paintings are three small figures on the edge of a long pier. To most, they’re just part of the seascape. But Louisa, a young aspiring artist, sees something more—and is determined to uncover their story.

Decades earlier, in a quiet seaside town, a group of teens escape their troubled homes by gathering on an abandoned pier. There, they share jokes, secrets, and acts of quiet rebellion, forming a bond that gives them hope, dreams, and love.

That summer inspires a remarkable painting—one that will unexpectedly fall into the hands of eighteen-year-old Louisa. Her search for its origins takes her on a cross-country journey filled with surprises, self-discovery, and the bittersweet truth about happy endings.

A moving tribute to the enduring power of friendship, art, and the moments that shape us, this is Fredrik Backman at his most charming and profound.