About Us

Tide Turners Books & More is owned and operated by Poquoson local, Keri Matranga. While our city’s library and many Little Free Libraries are wonderful assets to this small community, Keri’s book-loving heart wanted to create a fun, little bookshop here in town. Tide Turners Books & More not only carries popular new & used books for adults and children but also offers book-inspired merchandise for fellow book lovers.

Why the name “Tide Turners”? Keri wanted a coastal name to reflect the area as well as give a nod to the watermen (her dad is one!) but something else that would acknowledge what books can do. To “Turn the Tide” is to change the course of things or to reverse a situation. When life can feel overwhelming, books are a wonderful escape from reality and are known to relieve stress and anxiety.

TURN THE TIDE. READ A BOOK. ESCAPE REALITY.

Want to shop with us in-person? Tide Turners Books & More attends pop-up markets and vendor events on the Virginia Peninsula. Visit our Events page to see where we will be next! 

All books, stickers & bookmarks listed are in stock and are available for a fast delivery. Other items such as apparel, totes or blankets are made to order and will arrive within two weeks.