BooksRun offers several shipping options based on your delivery needs.
If your order total is less than $15:
Shipping Method | Cost | Carrier | Estimated Delivery Time | Notes / Best For |
U.S. Standard Shipping | $1.99 | USPS or FedEx | Up to 10 business days | Budget-friendly option |
U.S. Expedited Shipping | $4.98 | USPS | Up to 6 business days | Faster delivery at a low cost |
U.S. Two-Day Shipping | $10.98 | FedEx | 2 business days | The fastest delivery option |
If your order total is more than $15:
Shipping Method | Cost | Carrier | Estimated Delivery Time | Notes / Best For |
U.S. Standard Shipping | FREE | USPS or FedEx | Up to 10 business days | Budget-friendly when time is not a concern |
U.S. Expedited Shipping | $2.99 | USPS | Up to 6 business days | Low-cost faster delivery |
U.S. Two Day Shipping | $8.99 | FedEx | 2 business days | The fastest delivery option |
Note: For 2-Day shipping option, delivery does not occur on weekends or federal holidays. May include 1 handling day before shipping begins.
BooksRun follows a fast-processing shipping schedule designed to get your items out the door as quickly as possible.
If you place your order:
Before 3:00 PM (ET) on a business day
→ BooksRun generally ships your package the same day.After 3:00 PM (ET) or on weekends/holidays
→ Your order will be shipped on the next business day.
Please note that Marketplace orders and eBooks are not eligible for Free Shipping, and their shipping costs and delivery times are determined separately. Items marked as "Marketplace" have shipping options decided by third-party sellers, and the estimated delivery details are displayed during checkout.
Note: If you see that free shipping has not been applied during checkout, it means one of the items indeed corresponds either to an eBook or a Marketplace item. Please check the sign "Shipping from..." and blue tag "Marketplace" near the item.
Your ETA is automatically calculated after your order is successfully paid for. It depends on:
The shipping method you selected at checkout
A possible 1-day handling period before shipment
Business day calculations (weekends and holidays excluded for Two-Day Shipping)
You can view your estimated delivery date and tracking details directly in your account or order details.
For Registered Users:
For Unregistered Users:
Open your email inbox.
Search for a confirmation email from [email protected].
Click the blue “View Order Details” button inside the email.
The ETA will be reflected on the left.
Note: These timeframes are provided by the carriers and may vary depending on conditions. Once shipped, we cannot influence how long the package stays in transit.
All packages are shipped promptly within 24 hours after order placement.
You will have:
An email confirmation with order details and tracking number to monitor the delivery
Before placing your order, consider:
Your delivery timeline:
Need it quickly? Choose expedited or FedEx 2-Day shipment.
Your location:
If you are far from Philadelphia, PA, or live in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories, delivery may take longer.
For Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses, delivery may take 3–5 weeks. See:
While we ship your order quickly, transit time can vary due to:
Carrier processing delays
Weather conditions
High shipment volumes (e.g., holidays)
Remote delivery zones (Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories)
Military logistics for APO/FPO/DPO addresses
Sometimes the option for expedited/2-Day shipping during checkout is not available. Items designated as "Marketplace" are shipped by affiliated third-party sellers, who determine the available shipping method, usually limited to standard shipping.
Use these self-service steps:
Locate your tracking number.
Visit the carrier’s tracking site.
Check for any updates or delay notifications.
Related Questions:
Do you ship overnight? ; What mail carriers do you use? ; Can you ship to military/APO/DPO/FPO addresses?; What are the processing times before shipping my purchase/rental order?
