Why is Jimmy Fallon’s chosen book ‘My Friends’ becoming the most popular summer read of 2025?
A unique announcement
On August 13, during a live episode of ‘The Tonight Show’, 50-year-old Jimmy Fallon announced a special book for his Summer 2025 book club.
From a mysterious briefcase, he took out Fredrik Backman’s new book ‘My Friends’ and gifted a copy to every audience member!
New wonder of the famous author
Fredrik Backman is not a new name. This new work of the author of hits like ‘A Man Called Ove’ and ‘Beartown’ is the story of a teenage runaway and a former teacher, who are connected by a special painting.
Jimmy described this book as “heartwarming and life-changing”.
Fans chose
This book is the fans’ choice! It was chosen through voting on Fallon Book Club’s Instagram, where it beat out books by Annie Hartnett, Sarah Hamdan, Katie Yee and Janelle Brown.
This democratic process is the specialty of Fallon’s book club.
A lovely tradition
Fallon’s book club, started in 2018, has now become a popular tradition.
Last year he chose Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods’, which became a bestseller. This time too, the expectations are not less!
“Summer is not over yet!”
Jimmy told his viewers, “Summer is not over yet.
We have time to read. We want everyone to read!” Seeing their enthusiasm, anyone would be forced to pick up a book.
Why is ‘My Friends’ special?
Backman’s book is a story of friendship, art and second chances.
This story of two strangers going through the ups and downs of life reminds us that sometimes our most precious relationships are found in the most unexpected places.
There is still a chance
If you also want to join this summer reading challenge, then it is not too late yet!
‘My Friends’ is now available in bookstores and online platforms. Will you read with Jimmy Fallon this summer?
When celebrities recommend books to read, they share not just a book, but an experience.
Maybe that’s why Fallon Book Club is so popular – because here we all read together, feel together, and grow together.