Online Bookstore

The John Jay Online Bookstore, powered by TextbookX, operates completely online. Textbooks will can be shipped to your home or to campus,  digital course material is emailed to you.

Created in partnership with Akademos, Inc. and powered by TextbookX, the Online Bookstore simplifies the textbook process for students and professors while providing them with a variety of physical and digital textbook formats.

The Online Bookstore offers:

  • Quick ordering process – complete your entire order in 5 minutes
  • New, used, eBook, & rental textbook formats
  • An average savings of 60% off list price on Marketplace items
  • Price match guarantee on new books
  • Free shipping on retail orders over $49 (not including Marketplace)
  • Post and sell any textbook on the website's marketplace – you name the price
  • On-campus delivery — Select "John Jay Online Bookstore" during checkout
  • New: branded school gear like clothing, hats, and more

Visit the website and order online at JohnJayBooks.com
All courses, required materials and pricing options are displayed on a personalized, easy-to-use page when you log in with your student account.

How to Order:

  1. Log in with your student account
  2. Select your textbooks: the bookstore sells new, used, ebooks, rentals and has a marketplace where students and third-party vendors sell books at discounted prices
  3. Check out and delivery: Purchases can be delivered to your home or to campus

Order early to take advantage of the great savings opportunities and free delivery options!

  • Track:  Check on the delivery status of your order
  • Returns:  Need to return a book? Begin the return process here
  • Sell Page: Learn how to post your textbooks for sale on the marketplace 
  • FAQ: Other questions? Visit our FAQ page or check out our help videos

Need Help? Contact the Bookstore's Customer Service team at JohnJayBooks.com/Help

* If you choose to ship your books to campus, you can pick up your order from Central Receiving at L2.66.00 in the New Building (near the Black Box Theater). Pick-up hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm and you must have your student ID to receive your books. If you would like someone else to pick up your books on your behalf, please email onlinebookstore@jjay.cuny.edu with their contact information.