I ordered a book from out of the country and they shipped it super fast. It arrived faster than it…read morewould if I ordered it from somewhere here. I would definitely recommend buying books from here.

When my son and I travel, we always visit several bookstores. Perfect Books was one of our choices…read morein Ottawa. It does not have the two "extras" that make a bookstore perfect, in my estimation. Comfy chairs and a bathroom for patrons. There are no chairs at all for customers, and only the McDonalds down the street for a bathroom. It's a very nice bookstore - new books only - and they have an interesting and varied selection.

Love this place! The owner is a true small business owner who cares a lot about customer service -…read morehe jotted my name down months and months ago for an album I wanted, and actually contacted me when it came in! Very impressed, and I will never, ever visit Perth without making this my first stop! This place is absolutely wonderful. Thanks again for Astral Weeks - its a beauty. Justin from Toronto

From the owner: Backbeat Books and Music is a locally owned store in Perth, Ontario…read more We specialize in new and used books, vinyl, turntables, audio gear and CDs. We carry new turntables and related accessories from Pro-Ject, Rega and Music Hall, cartridges from Ortofon, Audio Technica and Shure. At Backbeat we also have all the products to help keep that vinyl collection and turntable in top shape. We carry the Spin-Clean Record Washing System, Mobile Fidelity accessories, carbon-fibre record and stylus brushes, outer and inner sleeves, speaker cable and connectors, and much more. We are focused on providing a book and record store experience so we do not offer any online shopping. We are a real store where you can browse records, maybe take a listen to one on the turntable, grab a book off the shelf and hang out for awhile. Whether you are visiting from Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Montreal or beyond, we hope that when you are in Perth, Ontario you stop by and enjoy some time at our store.

Well organized and great selection of books in excellent condition. like the layout in different…read morerooms. Very helpful staff.

We have been enjoying visiting this local used book store, roughly once a month. They got us hooked…read moreon a series of books, and we keep stoping by to see if they have the next one in the series available. After all, the library does not have absolutely everything! The store is following COVID protocols. The staff is warm and friendly, and knowledgeable. They have oodles of books, with a kids section of the shop, as well as a variety of movies. Recently, because of the holidays coming up, they have been selling groups of a dozen books all individually wrapped, as an "advent calendar" of books, containing such things as Archie comics. To encourage kids to read. This book store has a Facebook page as well, to advertise what they are doing in the wss as y of special events. And watch for the adorable guard-cat :-)

When my son and I travel, we always visit several bookstores. All Books was one of our choices on…read moreour trip to Ottawa, and it was our favorite. At first glance, it's a bit of a mess. It does have many stacks of books, and vertical stacks are not a convenience in a bookstore. Some of the stacks reach almost to the ceiling, so if you want to flip through - or even buy - a book midway or (heaven forbid) at the bottom of a stack, you are pretty much out of luck. Nonetheless, this used bookstore has an excellent selection, and the prices are fantastic. It was our favorite bookstore in Ottawa.

All Books is a secondhand bookstore that contains bookshelves and stacks of books that are stacked…read moreliterally to the ceiling. As such, it can be a bit overwhelming to browse through everything, since there's not a lot of room to move around. Regardless, if there's something you can look for, you can ask a staff member who'll probably know where it's located. It's a broad assortment of varying genres, and you might find something you didn't know you wanted. Found myself a bunch of nonfiction history books that I keep promising myself I would read. There's also a selection of books for display at the front of the store with a deal going on: usually "$5 each, 3 for $10". The only point of concern is security, as it seems fairly susceptible to theft.

Looking for an eclectic little nook with stacks of books, great coffee and a varied customer base?…read moreHere it is! Definitely a spot for book lovers visiting the area.

I stopped here one afternoon looking to kill some time between work and night class. There was…read moreample seating and really cute ambiance. Black squirrel is a used (with some new) and very carefully curated bookstore with two levels of exploring to do. At the front of the shop is an espresso bar that offers lots of tasty treats and alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. I got a oat milk cappuccino and a small chocolate mint cookie. The cookie was only 1$ and so tasty, like an elevated and adult girl guide cookie!! Excellent prices and kind service. This will be my new go to when I have some time in Ottawa South.

It always makes me happy to find a great, well-organized second-hand bookshop given how rare they…read moreare these days and how many of them have disappeared the past few years due to on-line ordering. Spent the weekend with my cousin, who is also a bibliophile like myself and he brought me here since he wanted to get a book for me (which he found almost immediately) . While browsing, I saw some fantastic titles and noticed how extremely organized and labelled all the sections were. Another great Ottawa spot to hit up, the next time I'm in town.

Came here for the first time the other day. I must say, this place is pretty cool. This store is…read morebig and has a lot of variety. They have a lot of new and old books. I got lucky and found a first edition book I was looking for. Staff was nice and helped with any questions I had. This stores prices are a bit higher then most used book stores. But they aren't unreasonable. The books are all in fair-good condition, some even look new. I would suggest this store to any book lovers.

This is the cutest bookstore ever. I've wanted to go for awhile and I'm glad I finally did today…read more The outside has a small down feel, very cozy and when you walk in it's even cuter. They have categories which are so inclusive and educational. The energy was quiet and young and artsy. Younger girls working there when I went and it was very busy, they also have merchandise.

Strolling through the Glebe I stumbled upon this adorable bookshop. The gorgeous mural stopped me,…read morebut BOOKS are my love language and drew me in! It's small but loaded with different titles. The staff was very helpful in locating what I was looking for. I'm happy to be able to shop local small businesses!

A cute little used book market! You'll find some classic fiction here in a variety of genres, but…read morethey also have some recent books, too -- like Divergent. As an avid reader and writer, I love going to Chapters/Indigo, but this place is 15% cheaper. I bought 4 books for $25 dollars! The salesperson lady at the desk is very friendly and helpful. The place can seem a little disorganized, but she knows where everything is. I was amazed how fast she could find something! If you love reading and don't mind used books, definitely check out this place. A hidden gem! I'll be back again many times! (And if you go on their website, you can download a 10% off coupon. Score! I think it's TheBookMarket.ca.)

A huge collection of every kind of book, from Mystery & Horror, to kids' books. Prices are way…read morelower than modern bookstore chains and, since so many people did a clean-up during Covid, the store is packed to the rafters. On a quick visit today, I saw poetry, plays and books that have become classics over the years. They include To Kill a Mockingbird, The Call of the Wild, East of Eden, Dracula, The Lord of the Rings set, etc. etc. Do visit soon.

I have to admit that I do love a bookstore - I could spend hours in one! Chapters has been very…read morecreative in their efforts to keep their name and books on everybody's minds: they have LOTS of deep dish sales - and not only books and magazines (loads of those!) but also gifts and usually they are connected with a coffee shop attached. There's something about a paperback that's so welcoming and relaxing!

Come here on a regular basis but today I finally ambled through the children's area…read more I was pleasantly impressed. They have many toys for all ages. They have educational and construction toys and kits. Staff is friendly, courteous, helpful and experienced. Enjoyed my little jaunt. Will be checking gifts for nephews, nieces and grandchildren.