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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 [[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 1, | + | Reading the [[Book Of Stars]] gives 1,125 points total (250 each if distributed, 125 to [[Farming]]). |
Reading each of the other 5 skill books grants the player 250 points total. | Reading each of the other 5 skill books grants the player 250 points total. |
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- Not to be confused with Lost Books.
Books, when read, give players permanent advantages, either powers that grant abilities, knowledge, or quality-of-life upgrades like seeing sell prices, or else "points". If the player has not yet unlocked access to the Mastery Cave, those "points" consist of experience points (XP) in the various game skills. Points are awarded either towards experience in one specific skill, or else are distributed equally among all skills. If the player does have access to the Mastery Cave, then the "points" are Mastery points.
Books must be read to receive advantages. Once found, a Book can be read by selecting it in the top row of inventory and right-clicking (as if consuming food).
When playing in Multiplayer, the effects from a book will only apply to the player that reads them. Individual players will need to read individual books to receive their effects.
Books can be obtained in a variety of ways. All books can be gifted to Penny as a loved gift.
Power Books
There are 19 power books. The first time each particular book is read, the player earns a power and the book is listed on the Special Items & Powers player tab. Subsequent readings of most power books grant 100 points total (20 each if distributed). The Animal Catalogue and Price Catalogue do not give additional XP when reread.
The Well-Read Achievement is awarded after reading all 19 power books at least once.
Image | Name | Description | Subsequent reading | Location |
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Price Catalogue | You can now see the value of your items. | Nothing |
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Mapping Cave Systems | You get a 50% discount on Marlon's item retrieval service. | 100 Combat XP |
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Way Of The Wind pt. 1 | You run a little bit faster. | 20 XP in each skill |
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Way Of The Wind pt. 2 | You run a little bit faster. | 20 XP in each skill |
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Monster Compendium | Monsters have a small chance to drop double loot. | 100 Combat XP |
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Friendship 101 | You become friends with people a little faster. | 20 XP in each skill |
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Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick | Gain +1 Defense. | 100 Combat XP |
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Woody's Secret | Felled trees have a 5% chance to yield double the wood. | 100 Foraging XP |
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Raccoon Journal | Weeds have a greater chance to yield mixed seeds. | 100 Foraging XP |
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Jewels Of The Sea | Fishing treasure chests have a chance to yield roe. | 100 Fishing XP |
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Dwarvish Safety Manual | Bombs deal 25% less damage to you. | 100 Mining XP |
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The Art O' Crabbing | Crab pots have a 25% chance to yield double. | 100 Fishing XP |
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The Alleyway Buffet | You have a greater chance to find items in the trash. | 100 Foraging XP |
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The Diamond Hunter | All stones have a chance to drop a diamond when mined by hand. | 100 Mining XP |
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Book of Mysteries | You have a slightly greater chance to find Mystery Boxes. | 20 XP in each skill |
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Horse: The Book | You gain a little extra speed when riding a horse. | 20 XP in each skill |
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Treasure Appraisal Guide | You will fetch a better price when selling artifacts. | 20 XP in each skill |
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Ol' Slitherlegs | You will now run a lot faster through grass and crops. | 20 XP in each skill |
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Animal Catalogue | You can access Marnie's shop when she's not around. | Nothing |
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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 1,125 points total (250 each if distributed, 125 to Farming).
Reading each of the other 5 skill books grants the player 250 points total.
Reading skill books does 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. |
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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. |
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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.