A Man Called Ove appears in 15 book lists

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A Man Called Ove appears in 15 book lists on Shepherd.

The best life-affirming novels

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The best books for optimists and animal lovers

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The best funny books about the lighter side to aging

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The best books that refer to death and dying (without being terminally depressing)

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The best books that capture the imagination and make you think

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The best book club novels with depth and all the feels

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The best novels about the families we have and the families we make

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The best novels featuring older protagonists in intergenerational relationships

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The best books about second chances, from an author who’s on her fifth chance (and teetering on the sixth)

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The best books which capture the essence of the human condition

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The best novels that mix comedy and tragedy

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The best upbeat books for tough times

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The best books to make you laugh & cry

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The best books about trying to live life after the sudden death of a loved one

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The best books for those seeking a restart in life

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The best novels that mix comedy and tragedy

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