Shipping

Shipping Options and Delivery Times


Once you have placed your order and we have received your payment, we will ship your books within one business day. Shipping times vary based on your location and the carrier selected.


Service Average shipping time
(business days)
Shipping Options for Domestic US Orders
UPS Ground 2-7 days
UPS Second Day 2 days
UPS Next Day Air Saver 1 day
USPS Insured Priority Mail 3-10 days
USPS Express Mail 1-2 days
Shipping Options for Canada
UPS Ground 5-7 days
UPS Worldwide Express 2-5 days
Shipping Options for AK/HI/PR
UPS Second Day Air 2-3 days
USPS Insured Priority Mail 5-10 days

  • Specialty Books' recommended shipment method to all continental U.S. customers is UPS ground. UPS Two-day and Overnight are also available.

  • Shipments to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses must use USPS Priority Mail or USPS Express Mail. UPS is unable to ship to these types of addresses.

  • International orders will ship via UPS International and rates cannot be calculated online. A customer service representative will contact you with shipping cost information prior to processing your order. International shipments may incur additional duties, taxes, tariffs or charges and these additional costs are your responsibility.

  • Shipping times may vary to remote locations.

  • The estimated times stated above reflect the time it takes the shipping agency to deliver the package and do not account for processing time. All orders are shipped within 1 business day of receipt of payment. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are not included in delivery times.


If you have any questions about the order process or wish to contact someone in the Specialty Books' customer service center, please email us or call us at (800) 466-1365, between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 AM to Noon Eastern Time, Saturday.