Author: Darkshire, Oliver
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Published on 18 June 2026 by Hodder & Stoughton (Hodderscape) in the United Kingdom.
Paperback | 256 pages, Black and white line drawings as chapter headers and appearing throughout text
128 x 197 x 18 | 184g
'This book is a gem that was perfectly cut to fit the Pratchett-shaped hole in my heart' C.M. Waggoner'A bubbling cauldron overflowing with imagination and charm' Chris SugdenBooks can change lives. Magic books can cause absolute chaos.
Isabella Nagg lives on a tiny, miserable farm in a tiny, miserable village with a husband who's about as useful as a wet sock. Her days are filled with scrunge (don't ask), mildly cursed livestock, and singing to her beloved pot of basil. It's not much-but it's hers.
Then Mr. Nagg brings home a stolen spell book from the local wizard, and Isabella starts to wonder: what's the worst that could happen?Cue one grumpy cat-like companion, a magical Ponzi scheme, and a journey through a world where enchantment meets bureaucracy and goblins have opinions on capitalism. As Isabella stumbles into spells, secrets, and self-discovery, she might just find that magic isn't the only thing she's been missing.
Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil is a delightfully bonkers, footnote-filled romp for fans of Pratchett, folklore, and anyone who suspects their houseplants might be judging them.
NetGalley readers love Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil:?????'Had me completely enthralled from start to finish'?????'A really hilarious cozy fantasy'?????'A delightful read . . . I found myself legitimately laughing aloud'?????'I described this book to a friend today as 'clever funny' . . . I will likely read this again in the future as I enjoyed it that much...which is pretty much the highest praise I can offer'