And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer — Fredrik Backman

This novella by Fredrik Backman explores the tender, shifting space between memory and loss as an aging grandfather struggles to hold onto the world he knows while sharing it with his beloved grandson, Noah. Set within a dreamlike landscape that reflects the grandfather’s fading mind, their conversations move between humor, warmth, and quiet heartbreak. As the distance between past and present grows, the story becomes a gentle meditation on love, family, and the ways we carry one another through change. With Backman’s signature blend of simplicity and emotional depth, this short work offers a reflective, intimate look at what it means to say goodbye while still holding on to what matters.