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.