Still wondering what to get that certain someone? Don’t panic – we’ve got tons of ideas for you! Today, we’re focusing on our Backbeat bestselling books of 2014 to get…
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I was flipping through a magazine the other day and was freaked out at their “gift suggestions for everyone”-type list: $600 handbags, $1400 dresses, $500 blenders…even a car!?! If this…
-BLACK FRIDAY @ BACKBEAT BOOKS AND MUSIC- OK folks, here are the details for our weekend sale and Record Store Day Black Friday event for this coming weekend (Nov 28th…
Need some gift ideas? Take a load off. Toss back an eggnog. Backbeat’s got you covered… For the book lovers out there, we recommend the following: – For the Autobiography/Memoir/Humour…
Talk about a visually appealing pile of books! While we do stock a few “Disney-style” children’s books, what we prefer to specialize in at Backbeat are beautifully written, visually breathtaking…
If you follow us regularly, you know we always post when we get new stuff…well, instead of showing you a picture of a giant pile of books, this time you’ll…
When’s the last time you visited our secondhand cookbook section? Overhauls take time, and this section has been a major work in progress, but we’ve now finally reached the point…
Last week, we promised more new kids books, and they are making their way into the shop along with new non-fiction and YA. More are on their way soon! –…
…Sean Michaels for his book Us Conductors! Backbeat Books & Music would like to congratulate Mr. Michaels and all of the other amazingly talented nominees. To celebrate, Us Conductors will…
Last week, we were bringing in bits and pieces to the book side, but look at the load we got today! So much goodness. This round, we’re mainly stocking up…
It’s that time of the year again – the month where facial hair starts sporadically appearing above the male population’s lips. Whether they aim for a hipster vibe, a magician…
Are you interested in local history? If so, you might be interested to know that local author, John McKenty just released another book. This one’s titled St. Crispin’s Legacy: Shoemaking…
Just another small stash of new books to show you today – most of of our giant-sized shipment was filled with best-selling re-orders (a particular note to all Minecraft fans,…
Hello good people. Some new releases and re-issues to talk about today. More Zeppelin re-issues have been released, this time it is “Houses of the Holy” and “IV: Zoso”, Iron…
Just a small assortment of new books today (and reorders of bestsellers that aren’t pictured), but there are some goodies, for sure. And, to note, on the heels of the…
It’s that time of year – the one where we do some major stocking up on secondhand books! We’ve just brought in over one hundred titles and they’re getting ready…
Backbeat Books & Music is excited to host Ottawa-based author Stephen Dale’s book launch for his latest book Noble Illusions: Young Canada Goes to War. The event will take place…
Originally from Lanark, Canadian author Julie Paul recently contacted us to let us know about her new book The Pull of the Moon. As you know by now, we…
As a bookshop with a Canadian focus, we’re excited to hear the shortlist for this year’s Scotiabank Giller Prize! The finalists are: David Bezmozgis for his novel The Betrayers Frances…
So excited about this week’s arrivals – there are some truly great and highly-recommended books in this bunch – and signed books by Ann-Marie MacDonald! Decisions, decisions…what book are you…
We’re so excited to let you know that Backbeat now carries stationery! It’s something we’ve been considering adding to our shop for a while now, but we needed to find…
Today, we’re showcasing a Backbeat best-selling series, Backyard Farming, by Kim Pezza. The latest book in the series, Growing Garlic, just arrived today, so if the recent Perth Lions Garlic…
The books just keep on coming this week! This is a large selection of secondhand books that are just about to be put out on the shelves. This time around,…
Here are some new books to help warm your bones on this freezing cold last day of summer. Beautiful handmade candle sets from flook.d.doo can also help with that.…