Fredrik Backman
publication date: Thursday, September 24, 2020 (part of Fall 2020)
category: 
Literature
clue: This Swedish novelist's books about an elderly curmudgeon (soon to be played by Tom Hanks) and a star athlete who commits rape have made him an international bestseller.
explanation: Backman's books include A Man Called Ove and Beartown. more…
difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, and Erik Bates
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