![]() ![]() Jasmina Ali, a Pakistani shopkeeper, the two widows are drawn together by their shared love of literature. When his brother’s death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Since losing his wife, Retired Major Ernest Pettigrew has led a quiet life in his small English village. Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson Danny is down on his luck in every way possible, so he takes some drastic measures in an attempt to earn money to pay their back rent. Danny is single dad to 11-year-old Will, who hasn’t spoken since he was in the car accident that killed her mother a year ago. With quirky characters and emotional turmoil, it’s often funny and sad in the same paragraph. ![]() This quirky novel definitely has a Backman feel to it. If you’ve enjoyed his novels, here are seven more that you’ll be captivated by as well! Bear Necessity by James Gould-Bourn Fredrik Backman’s unique emotional stories and quirky characters have won over readers all over the world. ![]()
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