One to two books will cost $2.99 unless over two pounds. This rate is automatic for any shipment. For first class, Priority Mail or Fedex/UPS Overnight shipping, please email us at

info(at)booksnorthwest.com

with your shipping upgrade request. . We will send you a Paypal Request For Funds equal to the additional shipping charge. All shipments include a tracking number so you can follow the journey of your books from our location in Seattle  to your home.

Standard Shipping

Any book order up to two pounds is a low $2.99. Standard shipping is Media Mail,   the least expensive way to receive your books.  Large and heavy books such as atlases and art books cost more to ship by Media Mail. You will receive a Paypal Request For Funds to make up the difference between the $2.99 and the actual shipping cost.

Priority Mail

This shipping choice arrives in 2-3 days. If your order fits in a:

Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope (12.5″ x 9.5″)   $4.95

Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box (8-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ x 1-5/8″) $4.95

Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box (11″ x 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″)  $10.70

Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box (13-5/8″ x 11-7/8″ x 3-3/8″)  $10.70

Other Shipping Methods

Other methods include Fedex and Express. Additional shipping charges will be determined according to customer choice and you will receive a Paypal Request For Funds for actual cost of your chosen shipping method.

How We Ship

Books Northwest uses recycled cardboard to ship Media Mail. This allows us to  offer you less expensive shipping rates–we  charge actual cost– and helps the environment.  So don’t be surprised if your books safely arrive in cardboard that originally held wine or other fine products…saving you money and doing our part to make a Greener America.