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Kansas State University

Textbooks

Student Services

Textbooks and Course Materials

Order your textbooks and other required course materials immediately. Textbooks ordered less than two weeks prior to the course start date may not be received before the course begins. Check your Course Information Packet for your specific textbook ISBN#.

Where to Purchase Textbooks

Varney's Bookstore
623 N. Manhattan Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-539-0511 or 1-800-362-1574
FAX: 785-537-2351
E-mail: textorder@varneys.com

* Specify you are ordering for a distance course. Orders are processed Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm Central Time.

Tips for Purchasing Textbooks
  • Have the above information handy for reference to ensure you order the correct book.
  • If a book is not in stock, ask that it be ordered for you.
  • If you are needing shipment out of the United States, use a shipping method that provides you with a tracking number.
  • Ask if there is a used copy available. Used copies cost approximately 25% less than new.
Textbook Buy-Back

It may be possible to return your book at the end of the semester for a portion of your purchase price.

  • Contact Varney’s at the end of semester to see if your books are returnable.
  • Access the buy-back form (PDF)
  • Send the form with your books to the address above, attn: Textbook Buy Back.