How long until my book arrives?
Updated October 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Available shipping destinations, delivery estimates, and rates are shown at checkout. Books are printed on demand. The US Standard and Expedited estimates below include printing time; delivery estimates for other destinations depend on your address.
For US orders, Standard delivery takes 8 to 13 business days from order to arrival. Expedited delivery takes 5 to 8 business days. Both estimates include printing.
Available shipping destinations, delivery estimates, and rates are shown at checkout.Check your order for the shipping option you selected at checkout.
How long does printing take?
Each book is personalized and printed after you order. US orders take 3 to 5 business days to print before they are handed to the carrier. This time is already included in the delivery estimates above.
What is the difference between Standard and Expedited?
For US orders, Standard shipping starts at $3.99 USD and takes 8 to 13 business days in total.
Expedited shipping starts at $7.99 USD and takes 5 to 8 business days in total.
Expedited shortens the time with the carrier. Both options allow 3 to 5 business days for printing.
Do you ship outside the United States?
Available shipping destinations, delivery estimates, and rates are shown at checkout. The US estimates above do not apply to every destination. The Magic Story app is available for iOS and Android, where you can read books in your library.
What if my book is taking longer than expected?
You will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking link when your book ships. If the estimated delivery window has passed, contact us (opens in a new tab) with your order number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my book ship the same day I order it?
No. Every Magic Story book is personalized and printed on demand. US orders take 3 to 5 business days to print before shipping; check the delivery estimate for your address at checkout.
Is the arrival window counted in business days or calendar days?
Business days. Weekends and holidays are not counted, so an order placed right before a weekend or a printer holiday can take a little longer in calendar time.
Can I speed up an order after I have placed it?
Shipping speed is selected at checkout and cannot be changed from your order page. Contact us if you need help with an existing order.
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