Textbooks can be purchased through our Bellevue College Bookstore. Each purchase directly benefits the Bellevue College campus community through student scholarships to new programs.
Overview
The Bellevue College Bookstore is where to go to find your course textbooks (in print or online), as well as many kinds of other course materials, technology, and supplies. You can even sell your textbooks back at the end of the quarter.
Visit the bookstore website for news and schedule. For assistance, visit Follett’s Customer Service Center website.
We’re excited to share important updates from our bookstore about changes to eBooks for Fall Quarter 2025. To enhance the digital learning experience, our bookstore partner, Follett Higher Education, has selected Kortext as its new eBook platform.
This change applies to eBook materials provided by Follett. If your instructor uses a non-Follett publisher, this may not apply to your course.
What is Kortext?
Kortext is a global leader in eBook delivery, trusted by over 7,000 campuses and three million students. It’s designed to support modern learning with:
Smarter study tools: Shared annotations, interactive notetaking, and AI-powered text-to-speech.
Anytime, anywhere access: Native apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac, plus offline reading.
Robust security: In-country infrastructure, ISO 27001 certification, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When you purchase an eBook or digital course material from the bookstore or online, you’ll receive:
An access code on your receipt
An order status email, or
A direct login at read.kortext.com
Starting August 26, 2025, the “My Materials” link will replace the Brytewave link in Canvas.
This link shows:
Your enrolled courses
Required materials
Purchase options
Access to digital materials you’ve bought or received through an access program
Note: Depending on your instructor’s course setup, “My Materials” may not appear in the Canvas Student mobile app.
Any materials you previously purchased on Brytewave will remain accessible for the duration of your license or subscription.
Watch the Kortext Introductory Video and explore Follett’s curated articles for deeper insights into Kortext features.
