A woman’s evocative chronicle of modern womanhood, navigating love, family, and the radical desire to remain child-free in a patriarchal world.
Your Tomorrow Was Today (ISBN:979-8-9991626-1-8; January 15, 2026, $17.00, Original Trade Paperback) by Oyindamola Dosunmu is a character-driven adult literary fiction, also accessible to fans of upmarket women’s fiction, that explores some of the most pressing sociopolitical issues in today’s world—autonomy, womanhood, and culture.
Karen has spent years building an independent life in the city, far from her fractured family, leaving no room for love—until she receives news of her mother’s sudden death. The devastating news unravels her carefully curated life as Karen grapples with painful memories and the sister she left behind a decade ago.
As grief, memory, and long-buried resentment reemerge, Karen’s troubles have only begun: she’s pregnant, her secret affair with a younger colleague is exposed, and Omo is gravely ill.
In the face of cultural expectations surrounding love, duty, and motherhood, Karen finds solace in The Women’s Group—a circle of fierce, resilient women who challenge her to confront the truth: forgiveness isn’t always mutual, and love can take unexpected forms.
Set against the vibrant landscapes of contemporary Lagos City and Eastern Nigeria, Your Tomorrow Was Today is a poignant journey of feminist reckoning, identity, and the choices that shape us.
“Raw and honest.”—Booklist Online
“Dares to ask difficult questions about memory, motherhood, and what it means to survive yourself.”—San Francisco Book Review
“A love letter to women courageous enough to be ‘selfish’ anyway.”—Reader Views (5-Star Review)
“A must-read for lovers of literary fiction with heart and cultural depth.”—Readers’ Favorite (5-Star Review)
“Guaranteed to be a book that will touch you, regardless of gender, interests, or philosophy.”—Littafi Reviews
“An unforgettable debut—bold, moving, and necessary.”—Jeyran Main, Review Tale
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Oyindamola Dosunmu is a writer and HR professional. Her debut novel, Your Tomorrow Was Today, was named a finalist for the Black Lawrence Press Immigrant Writing Series. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and their delightfully lazy cat, Bob Chunky Tamales.
Your Tomorrow Was Today
A novel by Oyindamola Dosunmu
Silver Drive Press
Publication Date: January 15, 2026
ISBN: 979-8-9991626-1-8
Original Trade Paperback / eBook
Price: $17.00 / Pages: 380
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books with expanded distribution offered on IngramSpark.
Author website: www.oyindosunmu.com
Campaign Strategy Lead: Paul Tommasi
Contact: p.tommasi@silverdrivepress.com
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