What’s an absolute must-have in a book and music store? Books about music! We’ve got autobiographies and biographies written by and about rap stars, country singers, jazz artists, riot grrrls,…
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Hey there good people. We’ve got three new vinyl releases to feature today. Deerhunter’s latest is getting some tremendous reviews, we all know you can’t go wrong with Brittany Howard’s…
Brown boxes = so much fun at Backbeat! One arrived today and it was full of good things – new fiction titles for adults and middle grade kids, as well…
We can finally kick back and focus on some new release vinyl that has come in this week. Hey how about a live Eels triple LP?! Yes Please! Someone come…
Are you as excited as I am for this year’s round of CBC Canada Reads 2015 books? We’re just over a month out from when the winner will be announced!…
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…
Finally some new vinyl releases to mention, plus we have also received more stock on the latest Neil Young and Tom Petty. Portishead, Beastie Boys, Antlers, Lana Del Rey and…
A nice collection of new books just arrived at the shop in time for the weekend. Whether you’re heading to the cottage or lounging at home in the hammock, let…
We just wanted to highlight a couple of local books that have recently come to our shop. Both are great choices for gift-giving, for tourists or for proud Perth residents.…
Please join Backbeat Books & Music for a fun, casual reading to celebrate the launch of Greg Bechtel’s debut book Boundary Problems, on Saturday, May 10th. Secrets, paranoia, conspiracies, and…
When the content of a book transports you somewhere magical and its cover is also enticing to look at, it’s a thing of beauty. Today’s round-up of magical journeys and…
Congratulations to Ontario-born Eleanor Catton for winning the prestigious Man Booker Award! Her sweeping second novel, “The Luminaries” just won this year’s competition. We currently have a copy of her…