Since the pandemic began, Carpe Diem Fine Books has been open only by appointment. Now owners James Bryant and Mary Hill are opening their doors wide for Small Business Saturday on November 26 (11am-4pm) and Christmas in the Adobes on December 9 &10 (5pm-9pm).

And to make your holiday gift giving a breeze, Carpe Diem is offering a store wide 20% discount and complimentary gift wrapping. Please call 831-643-2754 for details.

Carpe Diem Fine Books features the best selection of nearly new and gently used out of print and collectible books between Palo Alto and Santa Barbara; specialties include local and California history, Jo Mora, art and photography, and hundreds of beautiful leatherbound classics perfect for gifts.