Shipping & Gift Information
Gift Giving & Shipping Schedule
Everything you need to know about our shipping timeline, gift subscriptions, and delivery schedule for The Book Drop.
Important Shipping Information
The shipping schedule below refers to our subscriptions.
Grab Bags: Ship within 3 business days
Pre-Orders: Ship on publication date
Shipping Calendar
August 2025
Detailed shipping dates and deadlines for August subscriptions
September 2025
Detailed shipping dates and deadlines for September subscriptions
October 2025
Detailed shipping dates and deadlines for October subscriptions
Monthly Shipping
Books ship between the 15th-21st of each month
Tracking Included
Receive tracking info via email when we start packing
Perfect for Gifts
Subscribe before the 11th to receive that month's book
Gift Giving
Gift Giving FAQ
Everything you need to know about giving The Book Drop as the perfect gift for book lovers.
Yes. For example if you purchase two Middle Grade subscriptions, the readers will receive the same book every month.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about The Book Drop subscription service.
The Book Drop is a surprise monthly book subscription service powered by Bethany Beach Books, an independent bookstore in Bethany Beach, Delaware. We shipped our first mailing in 2015! Our mission is to bring the independent bookstore experience to readers everywhere since not everyone has a local independent bookstore nearby.