Buying

Finding a book, checkout, tracking, returns and refunds.

  • Find a book

    Search by title, author or ISBN, read the results, and open a book page.

  • The book page

    What the book page shows, how to read conditions and prices, and the difference between buying a copy and renting one.

  • Cart and checkout

    Adjust quantities and shipping in your cart, then pick an address and a card and place the order.

  • Track your order

    Where to see your orders, each book's shipping status, and the tracking number once it ships.

  • Cancel an order

    Orders can be canceled within one hour of placing them by contacting support; after that, use a return.

  • Return a purchase

    Start a return within 30 days, pick a reason, print the prepaid label, and follow the return in your account.

  • Refunds

    When a refund is issued, where it goes, how long it takes, and where you see it in your account.