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− | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} | + | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} |
− | *Can also be | + | *Can also be found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | *Can also be found | + | *Can also be found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
− | *Can also be found in [[ | + | *Can also be found in [[Artifact Spot]]s *Can also be found by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees |
− | *Can | + | *Can also be found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] |
+ | *Can be given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house | ||
+ | *Can be randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] | ||
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|[[File:Book Of Stars.png|center]] | |[[File:Book Of Stars.png|center]] | ||
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|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|15000}} | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|15000}} | ||
*Can be given by the [[Giant Stump|raccoons]] after completing their sixth, seventh, and eighth requests | *Can be given by the [[Giant Stump|raccoons]] after completing their sixth, seventh, and eighth requests | ||
+ | *Can also be found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es | ||
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|[[File:Combat Quarterly.png|center]] | |[[File:Combat Quarterly.png|center]] | ||
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− | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} | + | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} |
− | *Can also be found in | + | *Can also be found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | *Can also be found in [[ | + | *Can also be found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
− | *Can also be found | + | *Can also be found in [[Artifact Spot]]s *Can also be found by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees |
− | *Can also be | + | *Can also be found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] |
+ | *Can be given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house | ||
+ | *Can be randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] | ||
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− | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price| | + | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} |
− | *Can also be found in [[Golden Mystery Box| | + | *Can also be found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | *Can also be found | + | *Can also be found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
+ | *Can also be found in [[Artifact Spot]]s *Can also be found by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees | ||
+ | *Can also be found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] | ||
+ | *Can be given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house | ||
+ | *Can be randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] | ||
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|[[File:Queen Of Sauce Cookbook.png|center]] | |[[File:Queen Of Sauce Cookbook.png|center]] | ||
|[[Queen Of Sauce Cookbook]] | |[[Queen Of Sauce Cookbook]] | ||
|{{Description|Queen Of Sauce Cookbook}} | |{{Description|Queen Of Sauce Cookbook}} | ||
− | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|50000}} | + | |*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|50000}} after receiving 100 [[Golden Walnuts]] |
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|[[File:Stardew Valley Almanac.png|center]] | |[[File:Stardew Valley Almanac.png|center]] | ||
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− | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|10000}} | + | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} |
− | * | + | *Can also be found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
+ | *Can also be found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] | ||
+ | *Can also be found in [[Artifact Spot]]s *Can also be found by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees | ||
+ | *Can also be found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] | ||
+ | *Can be given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house | ||
+ | *Can be randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] | ||
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|[[File:Woodcutter's Weekly.png|center]] | |[[File:Woodcutter's Weekly.png|center]] | ||
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− | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price| | + | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} |
− | *Can be | + | *Bought from the Calico Egg Merchant for {{Price|100|Calico}} on [[Spring]] 17 |
− | *Can be | + | *Can also be found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | *Can | + | *Can also be found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
+ | *Can also be found in [[Artifact Spot]]s *Can also be found by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees | ||
+ | *Can also be found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] | ||
+ | *Can be given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house | ||
+ | *Can be randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:49, 5 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
This page or section contains unmarked spoilers from update 1.6 of Stardew Valley. Players may want to avoid or be cautious toward reading this article/section. |
- Not to be confused with Lost Books.
Books, when read, give players permanent advantages, such as experience points (XP), cooking recipes, or powers granting abilities, knowledge, or quality-of-life upgrades like seeing sell prices. Books can be obtained in a variety of ways.
All books can be gifted to Penny as a loved gift.
Power Books
Each of the 19 power books gives the player a power the first time they are read. Once read, they are listed on the Special Items & Powers player tab, and additional copies are marked with a thumbs-up symbol. Subsequent readings of the power books grant 100 XP in a particular skill.
The Well-Read Achievement is awarded after reading all 19 power books at least once.
Image | Name | Description | Location |
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Animal Catalogue | You can access Marnie's shop when she's not around. | Bought from Marnie for 5,000g starting from year 2 (Can be bought multiple times) | |
Book of Mysteries | You have a slightly greater chance to find Mystery Boxes. | Found in mystery boxes and golden mystery boxes | |
Dwarvish Safety Manual | Bombs deal 25% less damage to you. | Bought from the Dwarf for 4,000g (Can be bought multiple times) | |
Friendship 101 | You become friends with people a little faster. |
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Horse: The Book | Bought from the Bookseller for 25,000g | ||
Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick | Gain +1 Defense. |
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Jewels Of The Sea | Fishing treasure chests have a chance to yield roe. |
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Mapping Cave Systems | You get a 50% discount on Marlon's item retrieval service. | Found in a box in the back of the Adventurer's Guild Must slay 1000 monsters to open door. | |
Monster Compendium | Monsters have a small chance to drop double loot. | Dropped from monsters in every situation | |
Ol' Slitherlegs | You will now run a lot faster through grass and crops. | Bought from the Bookseller for 25,000g | |
Price Catalogue | You can now see the value of your items. | Bought from the Bookseller for 3,000g (Can be bought multiple times) | |
The Alleyway Buffet | You have a greater chance to find items in the trash. |
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The Art O' Crabbing | Crab pots have a 25% chance to yield double. |
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The Diamond Hunter | All stones have a chance to drop a diamond when mined by hand. | Bought from the Dwarf in the Volcano Dungeon for 10 Diamond. | |
Treasure Appraisal Guide | You will fetch a better price when selling artifacts. |
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Raccoon Journal | Weeds have a greater chance to yield mixed seeds. |
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Way Of The Wind pt. 1 | You run a little bit faster. | Bought from the Bookseller for 15,000g | |
Way Of The Wind pt. 2 | You run a little bit faster. | Bought from the Bookseller for 35,000g after already having pt 1 | |
Woody's Secret | Felled trees have a 5% chance to yield double the wood. |
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Skill Books
Reading the Queen Of Sauce Cookbook increases the player's proficiency in cooking by teaching all of the Queen of Sauce recipes not yet known, regardless of their schedule of TV broadcast.
Reading the Book Of Stars gives 250 experience points in each of the skills, or if the player has unlocked access to the Mastery Cave, then 1,250 Mastery points.
Reading each of the other 5 skill books grants the player 250 experience points in the specific associated skill, or if the player has unlocked access to the Mastery Cave, then 250 Mastery points.
Reading skill books do not count toward any Achievement.
Image | Name | Description | Location |
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Bait And Bobber | Read this to gain some fishing experience. |
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Book Of Stars | Read this to gain some experience in all skills. | Bought from the Bookseller for 15,000g
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Combat Quarterly | Read this to gain some combat experience. |
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Mining Monthly | Read this to gain some mining experience. |
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Queen Of Sauce Cookbook | Learn any Queen Of Sauce recipes that you don't already know. | *Bought from the Bookseller for 50,000g after receiving 100 Golden Walnuts | |
Stardew Valley Almanac | Read this to gain some farming experience. |
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Woodcutter's Weekly | Read this to gain some foraging experience. |
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History
- 1.6: Introduced.