Dates Announced for Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s A Spell of Good Things UK Book Tour

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s latest novel A Spell of Good Things just released in early February and she will be going on a whirlwind book tour around the UK in March. If you’re in the area, definitely check out the events below.

A Spell of Good Things was released by Canongate Books on February 9. The book is a story of modern Nigeria featuring two families caught in the riptides of wealth, power, and political corruption. Eniola is a boy who runs errands for the local tailor, while Wuraola is the golden child of a wealthy family. When a local politician takes an interest in Eniola and violence disrupts a family party, Wuraola and Eniola’s lives become intertwined.

During the book tour, readers will get the chance to meet Adebayo in person, listen to an in-depth conversation about her book and a Q&A, followed by a book signing.

The tour runs from February 8 through March 25. Click on the dates below or click here to follow updates on the full list of events.

Order a copy of A Spell of Good Things here.

A Spell Of Good Things Tour Dates Coming Up

Registration required.

2/22 | Dragon Hall, Norwich with National Centre for Writing

Adébáyọ̀ will be in conversation with Professor Andrew Cowan from University of East Anglia, followed by a Q&A and a book signing.

2/23 | Waterstones, Cambridge

Adébáyọ̀ and Rosanna Amaka will be in conversation with Oluwabunmi Bernard, visiting fellow at the Centre of African Studies at the University of Cambridge, followed by a book signing.

2/28 | Blackwell’s, Manchester with Simon Savidge

Adébáyọ̀ will be in conversation with host Simon Savidge, followed by a book signing.

3/9 | Bristol Festival of Ideas

Adébáyọ̀ will be discussing her novel A Spell of Good Things.

3/25 | BASK Book Club at Guildford Library, Surrey

Adébáyọ̀ will be in conversation with The BookLady, Tobi, at the monthly book club meeting.

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