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1. Fredrik Backman
Boy, oh boy, are we glad for Fredrik Backman's translated novels. Start with "A Man Called Ove" for a story about a lonely old man who, through a series of serendipitous circumstances, connects with his neighbors and ends up not-so-lonely after all. All of Backman's stories focus on community and how we, as people, come together to support each other. The vibe is exactly the kind of thing to lean on right now.