Step 1:
Click a Related Site, enter the word
"books" into a search engine such as
Yahoo or Alta Vista, or click on the box
for "books" in the shopping list below
and choose the "shop online" option.
Step 2:
Browse for books by title, author,
subject, best-seller list or other
method. If you know the exact book you
are looking for, enter the name in the
Keyword Search field.
Step 3:
Take time to explore the site for
critiques, reviews and customers'
comments.
Step 4:
Choose the edition you want - for
example, paperback or hardcover.
Step 5:
Check the price of the book, often a
significant savings over retail.
Step 6:
Note shipping costs and sales tax (if
applicable). Add these costs to the cost
of the book to get your total price.
Step 7:
Order a book by clicking to add it to
your online shopping cart.
Step 8:
Continue browsing until you have added
everything you want to your shopping
cart. Proceed to "checkout."
Step 9:
Fill out shipping and billing
information and supply your credit card
number; choose the type of shipping
based on how soon you want delivery.
Step 10:
Submit your order.
Tips & Warnings
- Most online bookstores also offer music, videos, and books on tape. Some also offer toys, games and electronics, as well as online auctions.
- Register at your favorite online bookstores. Using your book-buying history, the site will recommend books you might like or notify you when new books by your favorite authors are available.
- Be sure to check the return policy in case the book you receive isn't what you want.