After a decade-long break from fiction, best-selling and award-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to release her highly anticipated new novel, Dream Count, on March 3, 2025. Published by 4th Estate in the UK and Commonwealth, and Knopf in the US and Canada, this novel marks Adichie’s return to the literary spotlight with a powerful exploration of love, friendship, and the complexities of the human heart.
“DREAM COUNT is contemporary: Covid. Sexual assault inspired by a true story. Depression. A man’s extreme ‘ghosting’ of a woman. Fibroids. Teenage self-esteem. PMS. But also timeless: Injustice. Dignity. Regret. What is a full life? What does ‘meaning’ mean?”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie describing her latest body of work.
About Dream Count
Dream Count follows the intertwined stories of four women—Chiamaka, a Nigerian travel writer in America, Zikora, a successful lawyer facing heartbreak, Omelogor, a financial executive struggling with self-identity, and Kadiatou, a housekeeper fighting for her family’s future. Through their journeys, Adichie explores themes of love, resilience, and the choices that shape our lives. Set against the backdrop of societal upheaval, the novel captures the universal emotions of isolation, growth, and connection.
This new release is highly anticipated as it is Adichie’s first work of fiction since her 2013 bestseller, Americanah. Known for her impactful storytelling, Adichie’s previous works like Half of a Yellow Sun and Purple Hibiscus have garnered numerous accolades, including the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. Her books have been translated into over 55 languages, solidifying her place as one of the most important voices in contemporary literature.
Dream Count is set to be one of the most significant literary events of 2025, offering readers a heartfelt and transcendent reflection on love, friendship, and the intricate bonds between women.
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