I received two book orders that had been mailed Friday by media mail.  One from New Hampshire and the other from Oregon.  I received a thank you from someone in New Mexico who received a book I sent Friday to New Mexico.  Maybe the holday speeded up the mail.  No other mail traffic so our books were flying down the highway!

I prefer to mail on Thursdays or Fridays, books seem to move much faster for me if I do,

Your're right, Valerie -- can't believe how many times I'll receive a book (or have it marked received) in 2 or 3 days.  When you think of how many pieces of mail they move, it's amazing!

I had luck with media mail this week as well. I mailed a book on Friday from C.A. to NC and she got it today.

I guess this just proves media mail can be a success!

I remember when media mail was horrendously slow near the beginning of the year. But my last 5 transactions have arrived in 4 days or less to destinations more than halfway across the country. That's equivalent to 1st class. Way to go USPS!! Unfortunately, there is talk of numerous post office closings...hopefully that won't affect the string of speediness, but I'm doubtful.