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The New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She s Sorry returns with this heartwarming story about a woman rediscovering herself after a personal crisis..fans of Backman will find another winner in these pages ( Publishers Weekly ). Britt-Marie can t stand mess. A disorganized cutlery drawer ranks high on her list of unforgivable sins. She is not one to judge others--no matter how ill-mannered unkempt or morally suspect they might be. It s just that sometimes people interpret her helpful suggestions as criticisms which is certainly not her intention. But hidden inside the socially awkward fussy busybody is a woman who has more imagination bigger dreams and a warmer heart that anyone around her realizes. When Britt-Marie walks out on her cheating husband and has to fend for herself in the miserable backwater town of Borg--of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it--she finds work as the caretaker of a soon-to-be demolished recreation center. The fastidious Britt-Marie soon finds herself being drawn into the daily doings of her fellow citizens an odd assortment of miscreants drunkards layabouts. Most alarming of all she s given the impossible task of leading the supremely untalented children s soccer team to victory. In this small town of misfits can Britt-Marie find a place where she truly belongs? Funny and moving sweet and inspiring Britt-Marie Was Here celebrates the importance of community and connection in a world that can feel isolating.