Category: Books

March 8, 2026 / Books

It’s Sunday, we’ve sprung forward overnight and now it’s time for A Nice Pair – our weekly book and vinyl pairings. Today we’re pairing the book Homeward Bound: The Life…

February 26, 2026 / Books

Not only do we love reading books, we love repurposing them! We started years ago with our book page wall and kept going from there. Have a few hours to…

February 22, 2026 / Books

It’s Sunday, the sun is shining and it’s time for A Nice Pair – our weekly series of book and vinyl pairings. Today we’re pairing the book Kill ‘Em and…

February 15, 2026 / Books

It’s Sunday, it’s a long weekend and it’s time for A Nice Pair, our weekly series of book and vinyl pairings. Today we’ve got How Music Got Free: A Story…

February 12, 2026 / Books

Looking for some fun this weekend? It’s the Frost and Fire event in Perth and you won’t want to miss it! It’s jam-packed with some stellar outdoor activities for the…

February 8, 2026 / Books

It’s Sunday which means it’s time for A Nice Pair: our weekly series where we pair up books and vinyl. Today we’re matching up the book Metallica: This Monster Lives…

February 1, 2026 / Books

It’s Sunday, it’s a new week, a new month and it’s time for A Nice Pair! Today we’re pairing Rickie Lee Jones’ book Last Chance Texaco: Chronicles of an American…

January 25, 2026 / Books

It’s Sunday which means it time again for A Nice Pair…today we’re pairing the book Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Busted Up the Old Boys Club by…

January 22, 2026 / Books

Some equine-themed covers in honour of the Year of the Horse…

January 18, 2026 / Books

It’s Sunday and it’s time for A Nice Pair – book and vinyl pairings that go together like freshly sharpened skates and a frozen lake. Today we’re pairing Anthony Rapp’s…

January 11, 2026 / Books

It’s Sunday and we’re back with A Nice Pair. Today we’re pairing the book From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley with Elvis Presley’s self-titled album. When…

January 8, 2026 / Books

Did you make any food-related New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you want to eat more healthily or learn to bake or try more plant-based meals? Or maybe you’ve just resolved to…

January 4, 2026 / Books

Happy 2026! We hope your new year is off to a good start! We’re back at the shop and back to our regular hours now: Mondays: ClosedTuesdays: ClosedWednesdays: 11 am…

December 24, 2025 / Books

We’d like to wish a very happy and safe holiday season to all of our amazing customers, old and new. We so appreciate each and every one of you! (We’re…

December 23, 2025 / Books

Just a reminder that we’re open today till 5 pm and tomorrow from 11-3 so there’s still time to pick up your orders/finish your shopping/start your shopping/buy yourself a reward…

December 22, 2025 / Books

Still need a gift? We’ve got you covered with surprise book packs! Each package has three fiction paperbacks, all wrapped up and ready to go for just $9.95. We’re open…

December 21, 2025 / Books

Before we dive into today’s Nice Pair, just a reminder that we’re open extra hours for you this week: we’re here today until 4 pm, Monday 11-5, Tuesday 11-5 and…

December 20, 2025 / Books

Need a last-minute gift? We offer gift cards in any amount you like! (Please note: Backbeat gift cards can only be used at our physical store in Perth, ON)

December 18, 2025 / Books

Not sure what to gift one of the readers in your life? How about a beautiful classic? From childhood favourites like The Little Prince to Margaret Atwood’s most influential works…

December 17, 2025 / Books

We just want to give you a heads up for our hours up until and including the holiday.There is still lots of time to find amazing gifts. Wednesday December 17…

December 14, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday and we’re back with a Christmas-y nice pair…this week we’re pairing the biography Sinatra and Me: In the Wee Small Hours by Tony Oppedisano with the album Christmas…

December 11, 2025 / Books

From puzzles and cards to trivia and soundboxes – and of course books and music – we have lots of on-theme gifts to help your home look, feel and sound…

December 7, 2025 / Books
December 3, 2025 / Books

Looking to order a new book for the holidays? Our ordering deadline is quickly approaching…please get your orders in to us by 11:00 am this Friday, December 5th to avoid…

November 30, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday and we’re back with A Nice Pair: book and vinyl pairings that go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. Today we’re pairing the book Brothers by Alex Van…