A Spell of Good Things

 

                     
A Spell of Good Things

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Title
A Spell of Good Things
Author Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
Genre African literature, Contemporary fiction, Literary fiction, Social realism
Format N/A

 

Book Description
A Spell of Good Things follows two Nigerian families—one wealthy, one struggling—whose lives unfold in parallel as they search for hope, love, and stability in the face of political unrest, economic pressure, and personal loss. Centered on the quiet longing for change and opportunity, the novel explores how class, chance, and desire shape individual destinies. Lyrical and deeply humane, it examines the cost of waiting for “good things” and the resilience required to keep believing in them.

 

About Author
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ (born 1988) is a Nigerian novelist and short-story writer known for her emotionally resonant explorations of marriage, family, grief, and resilience. Born in Lagos and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria, she studied literature at Obafemi Awolowo University before earning an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Adébáyọ̀ gained international acclaim with her debut novel Stay With Me (2017), which was shortlisted for the Bailey’s Women’s Prize for Fiction and won the 9mobile Prize for Literature. Her writing is noted for its lyrical style, psychological depth, and nuanced portrayal of contemporary Nigerian life, particularly the pressures placed on women within social and familial structures.

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