Christianbook reviewProducts, prices, shipping and returns

What Christianbook sells

Christianbook sells a large Christian range built around Bibles and books. Its own browse list names Bibles, Bible covers and accessories, Bible studies and curriculum, books, eBooks and audio, devotionals, and Spanish-language products. It also carries church supplies and ministry resources, Sunday school and VBS materials, homeschool curriculum, kids and toys, crafts and recreation, gifts and home decor, music, DVDs, software and downloads. A Deal Center, Bargains and Last Chance Bargains sections sit alongside the main catalogue.

Christianbook prices

Christianbook lists an own price next to a retail price on its featured products, with the saving shown as a percentage. Featured example: Not My Circus by Mark Batterson is listed at $17.40 against a retail price of $29.00, a saving of 40%. Play the Man is listed at $10.86 against $18.99, a saving of 43%. All In is listed at $15.45 against $19.99, a saving of 23%. Whisper is listed at $10.13 against $19.00, a saving of 47%. In the homeschool range, Explode the Code, Book 1 is listed at $10.09 against $13.49, a saving of 25%, and Adam’s Chart of History, Teacher’s Guide is listed at $6.29 against $7.99, a saving of 21%. The site’s stated aim is low prices so families, churches and ministries can access the resources they need.

Christianbook shipping

Christianbook’s standard shipping and handling within the United States is charged by order amount. Orders up to $20.00 cost $4.99, orders from $20.01 to $50.00 cost $5.99, orders from $50.01 to $100.00 are charged at 12% of the order amount, and orders of $100.01 and up are charged at 10%. USPS Priority is $8.99 up to $50.00, $15.99 from $50.01 to $100.00 and 25% at $100.01 and up. FedEx Two Day Service is $12.99 up to $50.00, $15.99 from $50.01 to $100.00 and 25% at $100.01 and up. FedEx Next Day Service is $19.99 up to $20.00, $21.99 from $20.01 to $50.00, 40% from $50.01 to $100.00 and 35% at $100.01 and up. Standard ground delivery takes 1 to 6 business days, USPS Priority 1 to 6 business days, FedEx Two Day Service 2 business days and FedEx Next Day Service 1 business day. Orders are not shipped on weekends or holidays. To Canada, standard shipping is $7.50 on orders up to $30.00, 25% from $30.01 to $200.00 and 20% at $200.01 and up, with delivery in 1 to 3 weeks. International air service is available with an estimated 1 to 2 weeks for delivery, and rates are based on the weight of the order. All prices are in US dollars.

Christianbook returns

Christianbook accepts returns of new and unopened merchandise within 60 days of receipt for a refund of the merchandise cost only, and shipping costs are not reimbursed. Items must come back in unused, unmarked, sellable condition. VBS products have an extended window and may be returned after VBS ends, up to September 30 of the current year. Items sold as a prepackaged bundle or kit must be returned with all components in unused, unmarked, sellable condition. Christianbook does not process exchanges; a new order can be placed for the item wanted and the original purchase returned under the return instructions. Personalized items may not be returned for replacement or refund unless the personalization or item is defective. DVDs, CDs, computer software and other media may be refunded only if unopened, and if opened may be returned only for replacement of the same item. Returns that do not comply with the policy may be rejected or subject to a restocking fee, which in general starts at 20% and may be higher depending on condition. Christianbook allows 1 to 3 weeks for a return to be received and processed, and sends an email confirmation once the return is received.

Discounts and offers at Christianbook

Christianbook’s own pages point to a Deal Center and Bargains and Last Chance Bargains sections, and its browse list includes Closeouts and Slightly Imperfect products. The site runs a Christmas Sale among its featured categories. Christianbook also says it will do its best to match a lower price found elsewhere when a buyer calls, and it offers exclusive email offers to people who sign up, with unsubscribe available at any time.

Good to know about Christianbook

Christianbook has served customers for more than four decades and describes itself as a small family ministry that became a resource for believers nationwide. Its GiveBack program is presented as a way to help congregations stretch their budgets. Homeschool Specialists provide live help to answer questions and guide families, and the site carries a Homeschool Finder and a Bible Finder. Christianbook also offers Christianbook Rewards, an Autoship service, gift cards, a membership and self-publishing, and print catalogs can be requested. The site’s stated promise is Everything Christian for Less.

What was read

These pages of Christianbook’s own website, on 23 October 2026:

• Home page
• Shipping policy
• Returns policy
• About page
• Questions and answers
• Product list

This page sets out what Christianbook offers, from what it publishes about itself. No product was bought or tested.