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about us
Books on the Square is an independent bookstore in the heart of historic Wayland Square, Providence, RI. We have been selling books since 1992.
 
buying books through booksq.com
We only accept credit cards for online purchases. Though there is always an element of risk in using a credit card, all transactions are sent to our server using secure encrypted connections. We keep records of nothing.

  • Titles in-store will ship immediately via UPS standard ground service at a cost of $5.50 per shipment (+.95 per item in the shipment) in the continental US. The shipping price may vary with oversize books. We cannot ship to a PO box.
  • If we have to order your book from our supplier, it can arrive at the store in 2 - 10 days.
  • If we have to special order your book directly from the publisher, it can take 2 - 5 weeks.
 
pricing
Prices in the online database are usually current and accurate. When the price is incorrect and lower than listed, we will ship with the lower price. When the price is incorrect and higher than listed, we will notify you and wait for your approval before shipping.
 
returns
Returning books is completely hassle-free. Return your book within 30 days from the date on the receipt, in saleable condition and accompanied by the store receipt and original packing slip, and we will credit the same card used to make the purchase. Shipping costs are not refundable unless the return is due to a fault on our end.

  • Books on Tape, Books on CD, or Tapes that have been opened are not returnable unless damaged or misprinted. Any defective item(s) will be replaced with the same item(s).
  • Travel, College, Test, Textbooks, and Restaurant Guides are not returnable.
  • Opened software is not returnable.
Send returns to:

Books on the Square
Mail Orders
471 Angell Street
Providence, RI 02906 USA

We recommend using UPS, FedEx, or insured parcel post.

 
privacy policy
Books on the Square believes that your privacy is of the utmost importance. We do not profile you by asking your age, income, or other personal information. We ask for billing and shipping information if you place an order, and that information is stored completely off-line where it is completely secure from intrusion. We never sell your name to anyone.
 
 
 


 
 

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