Shipping that's planned back from your date.
Free ground shipping on orders over $95. Tell us when you need the books and we count backward: when to order, how they travel, and what to do if the date is tight.
When to orderWhere we can shipCall 866-522-6657
- Free ground shipping on orders over $95
- Order 10 business days before you need the books
- Split shipments to several addresses
- A specialist replies within one business day
- $95+Free ground shipping on orders over $95
- 10Business days to order before your need-by date
- 1 dayBusiness day for a specialist to reply
- 8:30–5Monday to Friday, Pacific. Chat in those hours
Order 10 business days before you need the books.
That is our plan-ahead rule for free ground shipping. The quick start at the top of the page counts the days for you, skipping weekends and holidays.
- Free ground shipping on orders over $95. Free shipping works great when you have the 10 business days.
- Closer than 10 business days? Tell us the date. A specialist will look at your options and reply within one business day. Send us your date or call 866-522-6657.
- Orders ship from our warehouse, and we also drop-ship from publishers. If that matters for your date, your specialist can tell you how your titles will travel.
How long different orders take
Plan with the row that matches your order. Not sure which one you are? Ask a specialist.
| One address | Order 10 business days before you need the books |
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| Several addresses | Split shipments are available. Send us the list with your date |
| APO / FPO | Routed through the BookPal warehouse first, so allow extra time |
| One book to each person | About 20 business days at our budget option. Faster options exist |
| Library-bound | Longer lead times, up to 16 weeks if fully custom |
One order, every kind of destination.
Most orders go to a single address. When yours does not, here is what we can do and how much time to allow. Every row ends with a person you can ask.
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Several addresses
Split shipments are available, so one order can go to more than one place. Send us the addresses with your quote request and a specialist will plan it with you.
Shipping to many addresses -
APO and FPO
We ship to APO and FPO addresses often. Those orders route through the BookPal warehouse first, so allow extra time. Tell us your date and a specialist will plan it with you.
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One book to each person
Mailers: our budget option takes about 20 business days. Faster options exist, including expediting at the warehouse and faster tracked postage. Tell us your date and we will recommend the best fit.
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Library-bound editions
Library-bound editions have longer lead times, up to 16 weeks if fully custom. A specialist can confirm the timing for your titles before you plan around it.
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Direct from publishers
We drop-ship from publishers as well as ship from our warehouse, so some titles reach you straight from the publisher. If that matters for your date, ask your specialist.
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Outside the US
Shipping abroad or to Canada
Tell us the destination and a specialist will come back with options.
Ask about international
What buyers ask us about shipping.
Something else? Call 866-522-6657 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm PT, chat in those hours) or contact us. A specialist replies within one business day.
Is shipping free?
Free ground shipping on orders over $95. If your date is close and you would like a faster method, a specialist will look at the options and reply within one business day. Send us your date.
When should I order to have the books by a certain date?
Order 10 business days before the date you need the books. The quick start at the top of this page counts the days for you. If your date is closer, tell us and a specialist will look at what is possible.
Can you ship to more than one address?
Yes. Split shipments to several addresses are available. Send us the addresses with your quote request and a specialist will plan it with you.
Do you ship to APO and FPO addresses?
Yes, often. Those orders route through the BookPal warehouse first, so allow extra time. Contact us with your date and a specialist will plan it with you.
How long does it take to mail one book to each person?
Our budget option takes about 20 business days. Faster options exist, including expediting at the warehouse and faster tracked postage. Tell us your date and a specialist will recommend the best fit.
How long do library-bound editions take?
Library-bound editions have longer lead times, up to 16 weeks if fully custom. A specialist can confirm the timing for your titles.
Do the books ship from your warehouse?
We ship from our warehouse and we also drop-ship from publishers. Your specialist can tell you how your titles will travel.
How do I check on my order?
Sign in to see your order status and tracking. If something looks off, contact us and a specialist will reply within one business day.
Can you ship outside the US?
Tell us the destination and a specialist will come back with options. Ask about international shipping.
Tell us your date. We'll plan the shipping.
Titles, copies, where they go and the day you need them. A specialist replies within one business day with a plan.
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866-522-6657Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm PT
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sales@bookpal.comSend a title list, a PO or a question
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A named BookPal specialist on every quoteA real person who reads your whole request, including your date