Category: Books – Used

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 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 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 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…

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…

November 9, 2025 / Books
July 13, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday which means it’s time again for A Nice Pair: book and music pairings that go together like the 90s and trying to keep your Tamagotchi alive. Today we’re…

July 9, 2025 / Books

Looking for a great read? Just keep an eye out for books with Backbeat Recommended Reads tags on our shelves to discover books we’ve read from cover to cover and…

July 6, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday which means it’s time for A Nice Pair – book and vinyl pairings that go together like hot days and iced tea. Today we’re pairing the book Heroes…

June 28, 2025 / Books

Some Canadian reads for the Canada Day long weekend…

April 24, 2025 / Books

We recently expanded our used fiction section by a couple hundred or so additional books. More selection, more great reads! What are you reading at the moment?

April 3, 2025 / Books

I’ve been on adventures all over the world this year without leaving my couch. I’ve spent time in London, Syria, Greece, South Africa…I’ve even time travelled! Looking for a great…

March 20, 2025 / Books

Travel is a luxury not all of us can currently indulge in…but for a single-digit fare, these books can take us all over the world. Where’s your favourite literary destination?

March 16, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday which means it’s time for A Nice Pair: book and vinyl pairings that go together like a rainy day and saved plans. Today we’re teaming up the book…

February 19, 2025 / Books

As you know, we love celebrating Canadian authors! Here are some highlights. We highly recommend Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley and do you see that Linwood Barclay there?…

February 9, 2025 / Books
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January 19, 2025 / Books

It’s that time of week when we pair a book with a related record for your visual and auditory pleasure! Today we’re recommending A Memory Within a Song: Music That…

January 16, 2025 / Books

Is one of your goals for 2025 to read more? There are lots of strategies for easing back into reading if it’s a habit you’ve shelved for a while. One…

January 5, 2025 / Books

It’s Sunday and for today’s book and vinyl pairing, we’re recommending the novel Caging Skies by Christine Leunens alongside the Jojo Rabbit Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Caging Skies by Christine…