With only a short time left before Christmas, Bethany Beach Books is stepping into one of its busiest moments of the year. 

The beloved independent bookstore in downtown Bethany Beach is offering multiple holiday services to make shopping easier, even for customers who cannot visit the shop in person before the holiday rush. 

From guaranteed shipping deadlines to free gift wrapping, daily December promotions, and a popular subscription program for young and adult readers, the store is giving customers several ways to send meaningful gifts right on time.

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Holiday Shipping Deadlines For Guaranteed Christmas Delivery

Still checking off your holiday shopping list? Bethany Beach Books can mail any item in the store directly to shoppers or gift recipients!

To make sure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas morning, the store has shared clear cutoff dates for each shipping method.

These deadlines give customers flexibility based on delivery speed, budget, and just how last-minute things may get.

The holiday mailing deadlines are:

• USPS Media Mail: December 1st (already happened)
• USPS Priority Mail: December 18th
• USPS Priority Mail Express: December 20th
• UPS Ground for the East Coast: December 19th
• UPS Ground for the West Coast: December 17th
• UPS 3 Day Select: December 19th
• UPS 2nd Day Air: December 22nd

Customers can order online or call the store directly, and the team will handle the entire process from packing to shipping. 

For anyone with questions about fees or delivery times, managers are available by phone or email to offer guidance.

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Free Gift Wrapping Makes Holiday Shopping Easier

One of the most appreciated services this season is the store’s complimentary gift wrapping. 

Every book or item can be wrapped before shipping, giving customers a ready to gift package without any extra steps. 

This makes the process especially convenient for shoppers mailing items directly to friends and family across the country. 

For busy holiday schedules, this simple perk helps take stress off the shopping experience.

Daily December Savings For In Store & Online Shoppers

Shoppers can also take advantage of the store’s December Savings Calendar. 

Each day of the month, a different section of the store is discounted by fifteen percent. 

These categories rotate daily, encouraging customers to return throughout the season or to check the calendar online before browsing.

To activate the discount, customers can enter the code DECEMBER at checkout online. 

For local shoppers visiting the store on Garfield Parkway, the promotion provides a chance to pick up featured titles, gifts and seasonal books at a reduced price while exploring new collections curated by the staff.

The Book Drop: A Gift That Lasts All Year

For customers looking for a long-term gift or for readers who enjoy discovering new titles on a regular basis, Bethany Beach Books offers The Book Drop, the store’s monthly subscription service curated and hand-wrapped by the shop’s team. 

Book subscriptions are shipped between the 15th and 21st of each month, bringing a new surprise book directly to a reader’s doorstep. 

The program has become one of the most popular holiday gift options because it delivers a thoughtful, ongoing experience rather than a one-time present. 

The Book Drop can also be gifted, with printable gift notes available; each note is handwritten by the staff and included in the recipient’s first mailing, along with a gift bow on the first book for an extra special touch. 

Subscriptions can be customized by age group and reading preferences. 

Options include:

• Board Books
• Picture Books
• Early Reader Adventure
• Early Reader Glitter
• Early Reader Humor
• Middle Grade
• Graphic Novel
• Young Adult

For adults, subscription themes include:

• Books for Tea for historical fiction
• Books for Coffee for mystery and thriller
• Books for Bubbly for romance
• Books for Elixir for fantasy

The store also offers quarterly subscriptions with themes such as romance, cozy mystery, literary fiction, and incredible beach reads.

Setting up the subscription only requires choosing the category, selecting the duration and adding a gift message. The store handles the rest, including wrapping and shipping. 

The deadline to secure a December mailing is December 15th at 11:59pm eastern time. 

Any subscription purchased after that date will begin shipping in January, after the holiday craze.

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A Local Bookstore Supporting Holiday Traditions

Bethany Beach Books has long remained a central part of holiday shopping for locals and visitors who return to the coast each year. 

The combination of friendly service, specialty programs and dependable holiday shipping helps the shop remain a go-to destination for thoughtful gifts. 

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