The Answer is No

The Answer Is No by Fredrik Backman is a rare gem of a short story that manages to pack emotion, humor, and heart into under 100 pages. With a touch of whimsy and a strong narrative voice, it offers a glimpse into the lives of quirky apartment residents in a way that feels oddly intimate and magical—despite its real-world setting. It’s both laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly tender, full of quotable lines and subtle insights that linger long after reading. 

I didn’t expect to highlight nearly every page of a short story—but this one earned it.