Quick answer: most items can be returned to Books-A-Million within 30 days. 3 exceptions below can shorten or change that.
Free shipping: Not listed · Returns: 30 days
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We read Books-A-Million's policy pages ourselves and last checked them on October 13, 2026. Every rule below links to its source.
Books-A-Million return policy at a glance
| What you bought | Return rule |
|---|---|
| Most items | 30 days |
| In-store purchases | 15 days with a receipt (30 for Millionaire's Club members) |
| CDs, DVDs, video games and electronics | Sealed unless defective |
| Not returnable | Marketplace items, eBooks and audio downloads |
How returns work at Books-A-Million
- Most online orders can be returned within 30 days of delivery, by mail or at a store.
- Change-of-mind mail returns are at your cost; shipping charges are not refunded.
- Refunds go to the original payment method.
Can you return to Books-A-Million without a receipt?
Books-A-Million's return policy pages we checked do not spell out a no-receipt rule. Keep your receipt or order email, and ask at the store before you count on a refund. Compare other stores in our no-receipt returns guide.
Free shipping at Books-A-Million
We could not confirm Books-A-Million's free shipping rules on its own pages, so we have left them out rather than guess. Compare the stores we could check on our free shipping minimums page.
How Books-A-Million compares
Books-A-Million's standard 30-day window is right at the middle of the 229 stores we track with a fixed window (the median is 30 days). See every store side by side in our return window comparison.
Other books & media stores:
- Barnes & Noble return policy: 30 days, shipping free at $60
Sources
We took every rule on this page from Books-A-Million's own website and checked it on October 13, 2026. Policies change, sometimes without notice, so confirm on Books-A-Million's site before you rely on a deadline.
Spotted a change? Tell us and we will recheck it. Past changes are in our policy change log.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you have to return something to Books-A-Million?
30 days for most items. Exceptions include: In-store purchases: 15 days with a receipt (30 for Millionaire's Club members); CDs, DVDs, video games and electronics: sealed unless defective; Not returnable: Marketplace items, eBooks and audio downloads.
Can you return to Books-A-Million without a receipt?
Books-A-Million's policy pages we checked do not spell out a no-receipt rule. Ask at the store first.
Does Books-A-Million extend returns for the holidays?
The Books-A-Million policy pages we checked on October 13, 2026 do not mention an extended holiday return window.
