books for
the people
Olivia & Daisy is a bespoke, neighborhood bookshop for all ages in the heart of Carmel Valley Village.
We carry literary fiction, historical fiction, non-fiction, memoir, thriller, nature writing, cookbooks, puzzles, children’s books, self-help—you get the gist. Find bestsellers and new releases prominently featured alongside hidden gems and sleeper hits that are sure to inspire, challenge, and delight. If we don’t have a book you’re looking for, we’re happy to place a special order.
“We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” ― Joan Didion
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“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” ― Jane Smiley
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“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive.” ― James Baldwin
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“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” ― Fran Lebowitz
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“We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” ― Joan Didion • “Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” ― Jane Smiley • “You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive.” ― James Baldwin • “Think before you speak. Read before you think.” ― Fran Lebowitz •
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live and let read
ABOUT
O&D
The shop is helmed by a Kelsey (not an Olivia or Daisy), yet gets its name from two spunky village burros. The girls have since moved down to Santa Barbara, but the shop's appellation and donkey spirit remain our guide. Known for their strong will, determination, and resilience, donkeys have long been a cornerstone of human existence, propping up entire communities since 3000 BC.
The burro also reminds us that we never have to shoulder the burden alone. We hope that you find a book, conversation, or connection at our stoop that leaves you better than you found us.
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