Oliver Darkshire
Oliver Darkshire is the author of Once Upon a Tome, a best-selling memoir about being an antiquarian bookseller at Henry Sotheran Ltd, and the first Household Gramarye novel Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil. He lives in Manchester, England, with his husband and his neglectfully curated collection of books.
Oliver Darkshire
Oliver Darkshire is the author of Once Upon a Tome, a best-selling memoir about being an antiquarian bookseller at Henry Sotheran Ltd, and the first Household Gramarye novel Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil. He lives in Manchester, England, with his husband and his neglectfully curated collection of books.
Books by Oliver Darkshire

Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller
Oliver Darkshire
Hardback, 2023

Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller
Oliver Darkshire
E Book

Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller
Oliver Darkshire
Paperback, 2024

Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil: A Novel
Oliver Darkshire
Hardback, 2025
One of Reactor Mag's Best Books of 2025
One of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025
A hilarious and surprisingly moving cozy fantasy novel from the best-selling author of Once Upon a Tome.
Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil: A Novel
Oliver Darkshire
E Book
One of Reactor Mag's Best Books of 2025
One of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025
A hilarious and surprisingly moving cozy fantasy novel from the best-selling author of Once Upon a Tome.
Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil: A Novel
Oliver Darkshire
Paperback, 2026
“A gem that was perfectly cut to fit the Pratchett-shaped hole in my heart.” —C.M. Waggoner, author of The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry
A hilarious and surprisingly moving cozy fantasy novel...



