Your Tomorrow Was Today: A Novel by Oyindamola Dosunmu

MULTI‑AWARD‑WINNING LITERARY FICTION: Multicultural Fiction Gold Medalist (2026 IPPY Awards) • Finalist (Black Lawrence Press Immigrant Writing Series) • Best Fiction Nominee (2026 Astra Book Awards) • General Fiction Finalist (2026 International Book Awards) • Women’s Fiction – Feminist Fiction Award Winner (International Impact Book Awards)

Featured in Ms. Magazine, Brittle Paper, Tertulia, and Written Word Media’s New in Books.

Booklist Online— “Dosunmu’s writing paints a raw and honest picture of the struggles of a modern woman navigating a patriarchal society. The novel beautifully contrasts the modernity of Lagos with antiquated societal norms, a theme that is especially poignant in a world where women’s autonomy is increasingly under threat. This novel will resonate with lovers of contemporary fiction and anyone tired of allowing others to define who and what they should be.”

San Francisco Book Review— “Oyindamola Dosunmu weaves an emotionally complex and intellectually rich narrative… The novel is not a traditional narrative in the usual sense—there is no straightforward plot to follow. Instead, it functions as a layered, stream-of-consciousness meditation on what it means to live through trauma, cultural dislocation, and the passage of time… A novel that challenges conventional form and dares to ask difficult questions about memory, motherhood, and what it means to survive yourself.”

Reader Views (5-Star Review)— “Set against the shimmering backdrop of contemporary Nigeria, Your Tomorrow Was Today is a fascinating exploration of autonomy, family, and what it truly means to heal in a society that deems women selfish for doing so. A love letter to women courageous enough to be ‘selfish’ anyway.”

Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)— “Your Tomorrow Was Today is a beautifully crafted novel about healing, choice, and the strength it takes to write your own future, and it’s a must-read for lovers of literary fiction with heart and cultural depth.”

Littafi Reviews— “Your Tomorrow Was Today is guaranteed to be a book that will touch you regardless of gender, interests, or philosophy. Written with rare emotional precision, it is destined to be one of the most talked about books of 2026.”

Jeyran Main, Review Tales— “Dosunmu writes with grace and depth, crafting a narrative that speaks to the heart of African feminist literature. Her characters are as layered as the themes they embody—autonomy, shame, survival, healing. Karen’s journey is not one of easy redemption but of hard-won clarity, reminding readers that writing your future often begins with confronting your past.
For fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ayobami Adebayo, Your Tomorrow Was Today is a must-read—literary fiction that dares to ask big questions while remaining deeply personal and emotionally alive.
An unforgettable debut—bold, moving, and necessary.”