Amazon Books Return Policy

You have 30 days to return most books bought on Amazon, counted from the delivery date. Physical books are returnable when they come back in like-new shape.

How the books return window works

• The clock starts the day your order is delivered — not the day you ordered or it shipped.
• You get 30 days to start the return from Your Orders on Amazon.
• Send items back in original condition with packaging and accessories included.

Common books returns

• Hardcovers and paperbacks
• Textbooks
• Cookbooks
• Children's books

Good to know

Keep books in resalable, like-new condition. If you bought a textbook for a class, don't wait until finals — the window can close mid-term.

Best-effort estimate based on Amazon's published category policies. Amazon sets the official return date for every order — always confirm in Your Orders before relying on a reminder.

Common questions

How long do I have to return books to Amazon?

Amazon's published policy gives you 30 days from the delivery date to return most books. Amazon sets the official date for each order, so confirm it in Your Orders.

When does the Amazon return window start?

It starts on the delivery date — not the day you ordered or the day it shipped.

Return windows for other Amazon categories

See the full Amazon return policy guide, or jump to a category:

• Amazon Electronics return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Clothing return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Shoes return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Jewelry return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Watches return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Handbags & Bags return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Baby return policy — 90 days
• Amazon Devices return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Beauty return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Home & Kitchen return policy — 30 days
• Amazon Toys & Games return policy — 30 days