Hello Book Clubbers! Your business is our business, and it's so important for us to ensure you know what's going on with your packages, including where they are! This page shows up-to-date updates and we want to ensure that everything here is something you can easily access anytime!
If there is an issue that affects our boxes specifically, we will post more information here to be referenced at that time.
If you have any additional questions regarding your order, please reach out to us at info@onceuponabookclub.com and our team will be happy to help!
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Last Updated: January 6, 2026
January "The Gorgon's Granddaughter" Tween Updates
current status: awaiting books
Previously on sale November 5th - January 4th. Active Subscribers were renewed by December 15th.
- All gifts and paperwork have been delivered to our warehouse and are being prepped by our team! We are awaiting the delivery of the books from the publisher, but as soon as they arrive boxes will be packed.
- This box will begin shipping immediately upon the arrival of the books to our warehouse team. Updates will be posted here when available.
January "Death's Bargain" Adult Updates
current status: On Sale Now
Currently on sale December 15th - January 14th. Active Subscribers will be renewed on December 25th.
- All gifts, books, and paperwork have been ordered!
- Boxes are expected to ship in late January. Updates will be posted here when available.
January "Beneath the City of Lights" Young Adult Updates
current status: On Sale Now
Currently on sale December 15th - January 14th. Active Subscribers will be renewed on December 25th.
- All gifts, books, and paperwork have been ordered!
- Boxes are expected to ship in late January. Updates will be posted here when available.
March "Literary Sleuths" Tween Updates
current status: On Sale Now
Currently on sale January 5th - March 4th. Active Subscribers will be renewed by February 15th.
- All gifts, books, and paperwork have been ordered!
- This box will begin shipping in early March! Updates will be posted here when available.
OUABC Shop & Boutique Orders
Shop and Boutique orders from Once Upon a Book Club are currently shipping within 3 business days* for orders shipped within the US!
Canada Post Strike
As of September 25th, Canada Postal Services begin another strike. We are coordinating with our international carrier to ensure that packages are in the queue to be delivered when service resumes.
As of October 14th, USPS has announced that the Canada Post strike is now being conducted as a rotating strike and parcels will begin to move though the Canada Post system. We were informed that Canada Post is utilizing a first-in, first-out system with all pending parcels. Please note that it will likely result in longer delivery times for OUABC packages. For more information, please click here.
UK Shipping
Beginning September 10th, 2025, Once Upon a Book Club is thrilled to share that we are now shipping to the United Kingdom. This includes subscriptions, shop boxes, Boutique items, books, and all other items on our website.
Please note that UK Shipping will follow our standard international timeline and shipping will occur once monthly from our warehouse. UK Shipping rates do vary based on the product purchased and these rates are calculated at checkout.
Once Upon a Book Club is not responsible for any applicable tariffs, duties, and government-imposed costs related to a purchase from our brand. These are the responsibility of the customer upon delivery of their order or at the discretion of their postal service.
International Shipping Updates
International orders are picked up at the beginning of each month. Please note that your tracking label may be printed up to one week before your parcel shows movement. Please note that international shipping does not guarantee an arrival by specific holidays or events.
Note: Once Upon a Book Club is not responsible for any applicable tariffs, duties, and government-imposed costs related to a purchase from our brand. These are the responsibility of the customer upon delivery of their order or at the discretion of their postal service.
Companies globally are regularly faced with shipping restrictions, processing delays, service disruptions, and issues with transit. For the most up to date information from USPS about international service disruptions to see if your country is affected when your parcel is departing from our US Warehouse, please click here.
US Shipping Updates
US Shop Orders may vary in the amount of time taken to ship due to sales, holidays, or other circumstances. Our team always does its best to ship within the 3 business day window for US orders.
Made-to-Order items do not follow this timeline and will ship separately from other products. This includes many of our book phone cases and apparel in our Boutique. Please refer to the individual product listings for estimated shipping timelines for these specific items.
Recently Shipped
Limited Edition - 12 Days of Book-Club-Mas
Pre-Order Shipping Completed November 21st
All pre-orders placed prior to November 21st, 2025 have been shipped! Any order placed after this date is listed as ready-to-ship and orders will ship in our standard shipping window.
Limited Edition - Christmas Box
Pre-order shipping completed December 3rd
All pre-orders placed prior to December 3rd, 2025 have been shipped! Any order placed after this date is listed as ready-to-ship and orders will ship in our standard shipping window.
Limited Edition - Up All Night 2025
Pre-order shipping completed December 9th
All pre-orders placed prior to December 9th, 2025 have been shipped! Any order placed after this date is listed as ready-to-ship and orders will ship in our standard shipping window.
November "The Dragon Academy" Tween Updates
Shipping completed November 10th
All tracking for this box was sent on November 6th. All boxes were picked up on November 10th. Please allow until November 15th for all tracking to show movement.
December "Keep Them Guessing" Adult Updates
Shipping completed December 17th
All domestic tracking for these boxes were sent on December 12th. Boxes completed shipping on December 17th. Please allow until December 26th for all tracking to show movement.
December "From Hollywood to Horseback" Young Adult Updates
Shipping completed December 19th
All domestic tracking for these boxes were sent on December 17th. Boxes completed shipping on December 19th. Please allow until December 29th for all tracking to show movement.