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Books-A-Million return policy

Most online orders can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund to the original payment method, excluding marketplace, non-returnable, and downloaded digital items.

30days from delivery
Refund
Original payment method; gift card purchases are credited back to the gift card; shipping and handling are non-refundable.
Cost to return
Customer pays return shipping for change-of-mind returns; a prepaid label is provided only in other cases.

Sale and final-sale items

  • Final sale: New & Used Marketplace items
  • Final sale: Items marked non-returnable by the vendor
  • Final sale: eBooks and audio downloads once purchased or downloaded
  • Final sale: Gift wrapping services
  • Final sale: Shipping and handling charges
  • Final sale: Holiday returns are extended to January 31, 2027 only for holiday purchases made November 1 to December 31, 2026, subject to standard conditions

US vs Canada

Books-A-Million doesn't sell online in Canada.

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Common questions

How long do I have to return something to Books-A-Million?

30 days, counted from the day it's delivered.

Does Books-A-Million charge for returns?

Customer pays return shipping for change-of-mind returns; a prepaid label is provided only in other cases.

How does Books-A-Million refund a return?

Original payment method; gift card purchases are credited back to the gift card; shipping and handling are non-refundable.

Can I return sale or final-sale items to Books-A-Million?

These can't be returned: New & Used Marketplace items; Items marked non-returnable by the vendor; eBooks and audio downloads once purchased or downloaded; Gift wrapping services; Shipping and handling charges; Holiday returns are extended to January 31, 2027 only for holiday purchases made November 1 to December 31, 2026, subject to standard conditions.

How do I know if my Books-A-Million order can still be returned?

Paste the product link, upload the receipt, or forward the order email to orders@tagson.app: TagsOn works out your exact last day to return it and emails you if the price drops before then.

Source: Books-A-Million's returns page · checked 2026-11-01. Policies change; confirm on the store's site before you ship a return.