Attention Canadian Book Lovers! Backbeat Books & Music is about to start a book club…and you’re invited! Since our focus here at the shop has been promoting and celebrating Canadian…
Category: Books
We got lots of great books in over the past couple of days. This time around, they’re mainly of the Y.A. variety, so share the news! We hope to see…
…”The Orenda” by Joseph Boyden! Started in 2001, Canada Reads is CBC’s annual battle of the books, where five Canadian personalities select the book they think Canadians should read. Each…
A package arrived this morning…and surprise, surprise, it was full of books! – “New Dress a Day” by Marisa Lynch Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name,…
We have so many new books in this week. Tons of must-reads for adults, teens and kids! Here’s what’s in: – “Dads Are the Original Hipsters” by Brad Getty…
Here we have a small sampling of new books. A taster’s plate, if you like. We do have many more books currently on special order, though, so keep your eye…
Looking for a good book to read? Well, now’s the time to stock up… Just a reminder that our “We <3 our Customers Book Sale” is taking place right now!…
We’re not going to keep you guessing any longer…it’s time for the: We <3 Our Customers Book Sale at Backbeat! Buy one book, get the second for 50% off*! The…
It’s the middle of a long winter, but tomorrow is February! The month of love, sappiness and snow. To help you get through it all, we have a special book…
What better time could there be than a cold winter’s day to fill your house with the tantalizing aroma of fresh-made bread? The mouthwatering book “Bread” by Anne Sheasby arrived…
It’s been a while since we’ve posted news from the book side of the shop. So it doesn’t feel left out, we’ve brought in some new goodies. Whether you want…
Good day fine people, Starting this weekend we will be going to our winter hours at Backbeat Books and Music. We will still be open 5 days a week Tuesday…
We have good news…to make up for the store closure because of insane weather yesterday, we are now open again and we’re extending our sale by another day. So, from…
Just a note to let you know that due to the treacherous weather conditions out there, Backbeat will be closed today. If you can, stay in, stay safe and stay…
It’s so cold out there even our prices have shrinkage. You’ve bought presents for everyone else so now it’s time to treat yourself! A perfect opportunity to use your Backbeat…
Thank you to all our great customers for such a wonderful December at Backbeat Books and Music. All the best from our family to yours. We will be closed for…
Last-minute shopping to do – or are the kids already going stir-crazy? Bring the family to Backbeat today to relax with some stories! Christine will be reading to the kids…
…extended Christmas shopping hours! Now you can be on the warm, cozy side of the window, rather than out on the sidewalk with your nose pressed up against it. Just…
Did you know that you can still place special orders through us and receive your book(s) by Christmas Eve? While we can’t guarantee all titles, we have a huge catalogue…
Need some time to finish your shopping without little hands tugging at your coattails? We’re here to help! Backbeat invites you to bring your little ones to the shop next…
Just a little note to let you know that Backbeat is open today from 12-5 pm. The roads are pretty messy at the moment, so please drive extra carefully if…
Stumped for Christmas gift ideas? With only a week and a half till the big day, some might call them last-minute, but we know you’re taking your time to find…
We’re extending our hours starting next Thursday to help you fit everything into your busy holiday schedule. (We’re kind of like elves that way, but without the fancy hats). Come…
What do you envision when you think of secondhand books? Old stock, worn covers, marked-up pages and the smell of mildew? If so, you haven’t yet visited Backbeat’s amazing –…
