Once Upon a Tome

 Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller by Oliver Darkshire, 244 pages.

Oliver Darkshire originally wandered into an apprentice role at Sotheran's, one of the oldest bookshops in the world, mostly out of a lack of direction or any skills marketable at a better paying job. But the atmosphere (and strange cast of eccentrics) built up by Sotheran's in its nearly 300 year existence proved intoxicating, and he ended up staying for many years beyond the one he had planned. 

This book was delightful. I listened to the audiobook (read by the author), and it did an excellent job capturing the personal and lighthearted way that Darkshire told his many stories. It felt a little like a friend telling you about their day at work, with a tendency towards humorous exaggeration. This is the kind of book that serves as a window into a very specific profession, and leaves you happy knowing a little more about the world. A fun, light read perfect for book lovers.