Advertisement

Bob Markey, owner of Mutiny Bay Books in Freeland, invites people to come and explore a broad selection of gently used books

by Carolyn Tamler 18th November 2024

 

Mutiny Bay Books, at the corner of Van Barr and Main Streets in Freeland, offers a large selection of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books.  Bob Markey created this business because he says always wanted to have a book store. He had worked at Tower Books in Sacramento.  He says, “My mother was a great reader, and she encouraged me, and I have her love of books.”  He opened the store in April of 2024.

 

The store has a wide selection, and Bob invites people to come in with no preconceived notions of what they might want to read. He has fun steering people to books that might appeal to them. He notes that his selections include many “mass market” books, “Like what you’d find at an airport.”

 

After some visits to Whidbey Island, Bob and his wife decided to move here from Seattle, and he wanted something useful to do with his time. Before establishing himself as a book dealer, Bob was a case manager at Island Senior Resources.

 

Bob began Mutiny Bay Books by connecting with someone online who had over 10,000 books that he wanted to recycle. His wife saw a for-rent ad for the East Main Street property, and it seemed like a perfect fit for Mutiny Bay Books.

 

Like so many South Whidbey businesses, word-of-mouth is bringing in new customers, in addition to several regulars who visit the store often.

 

 

Bob enjoys engaging with the people who come into his store, and he adds, “It’s fun being able to steer someone to a book they didn’t know about that they will enjoy reading.”

 

To find out more about what is available at Mutiny Bay Books, you can give Bob Markey a call at 206-474-6246, or check out his Facebook page, or just stop by for a visit.  Mutiny Bay Books, at 1638 East Main Street in Freeland is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted by WhidbeyLocal
18th November 2024 6:12 am.
Comments (0)
Articles Categories
View More
Popular Articles
View More

Upcoming Events

Stay and Play

This is an opportunity for children, birth to kindergarten, and their caregivers to come play with fun and educational...
2 Dec

Overeaters Anonymous

Do you struggle with compulsive behaviors around food?  You are not alone.  There is hope.  Join...
3 Dec

Drop-in Tech Help

Learn how to access the vast selection of library ebooks, audio books, streaming movies and online learning databases....
5 Dec
View More
Advertisement

You also might be interested in

Whidbey Island Distillery celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary: Stop by to sample award-winning berry liqueurs and rye whiskey

Business Spotlight

Briggs Shore sells her beautiful pottery from her studio in Coupeville and feels strongly about making contributions to her community

Business Spotlight

COVID-19 Unable to Stop Hearts & Hammers Completely

Whidbey Buzz

WhidbeyHealth Surgeon Timothy Graves  ― ‘We’re All Human’

Whidbey Buzz

NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Hiker near Stephen's Pass

Navy News from NASW

Earth Sanctuary in Freeland: A peaceful, spiritual place to spend some thoughtful time

Business Spotlight