A different kind of book club is happening in Carmel Valley Village…

O&D cookbook club

O&D cookbook club

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A cookbook club, you say? Oui! Exactly what it sounds like–neighbors, pals, and strangers gathering together to discuss and eat select recipes from one cookbook. We’re meeting five times in 2026. We hope you’ll join us!

February 4

Rancho Gordo Bean Book by Steve Sando

April 15

Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook by Asha Loupy & Sana Javeri Kadri

June 17

Cook Like A King by Melissa King

August 26

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November 11

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How it works:

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  1. Club members are expected to buy the book from bookshop.org or with us in-store!

  2. Join the group chat where we swap shopping recs and notes by texting us at 831-620-9290.

  3. RSVP via the designated Sign Up Genius sent 2 weeks in advance.

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Membership in 2026 covers five beautiful new cookbooks and helps keep our little bookshop thriving. Pre-payment guarantees you get every pick on time—no delays, no backorders.

Join as a Pantry Pioneer and lock in the full season of cookbooks.

  • Your pre-payment locks in every cookbook for the year, so your copy is always waiting—no back-order blues, no shipping delays, no stressing. Just show up and pick up your book like the VIP you are.

  • Your pre-purchase helps us plan inventory, keep shelves stocked, and stay afloat during the slow seasons. It’s the most delicious kind of community support—everyone wins, especially your bookstore.

  • Already own the month’s pick? No problem. Swap it for any other book on the shelf of equal value. It’s the “choose your own adventure” version of cookbook club membership.

  • Membership includes voting privileges for future cookbook selections, allowing you to participate directly in curating the titles we feature.

JOIN NOW
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2025 Books:

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