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:''Not to be confused with [[Lost Books]].''
 
:''Not to be confused with [[Lost Books]].''
  
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'''Books''', when read, give players permanent advantages, such as [[Skills|experience points]] (XP), or powers: abilities, knowledge, or quality-of-life upgrades like seeing sell prices. In some cases, a second reading gives additional or increased advantages.
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'''Books''', when read, give players permanent advantages, such as [[Skills|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.
  
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Books can be obtained in a variety of ways. Some can be bought from the [[Bookseller]]. All books can be gifted to [[Penny]] as a loved gift.
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All books can be gifted to [[Penny]] as a loved gift.
  
 
==Power Books==
 
==Power Books==
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The 19 power books can give a player special powers. Any that the player has read are listed on the [[Special Items & Powers]] player tab for easy reference. The Well-Read [[Achievement]] is awarded to the player who reads all 19 power books.
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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.
  
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The Well-Read [[Achievement]] is awarded after reading all 19 power books at least once.
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<section begin="powerbooks" /><!-- Transcluded onto Special Items and Powers page -->
 
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|[[Animal Catalogue]]
 
|[[Animal Catalogue]]
 
|{{Description|Animal Catalogue}}
 
|{{Description|Animal Catalogue}}
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|Bought from [[Marnie]] for {{Price|5000}} starting from year 2 (Can be bought multiple times)
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*Bought from [[Marnie]] for {{Price|5000}} starting in year 2
 
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|[[File:Book of Mysteries.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Book of Mysteries.png|center]]
 
|[[Book of Mysteries]]
 
|[[Book of Mysteries]]
 
|{{Description|Book of Mysteries}}
 
|{{Description|Book of Mysteries}}
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|Found in [[Mystery Box|mystery boxes]] and [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]]
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*Found in [[Mystery Box]]es or [[Golden Mystery Box]]es
 
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|[[File:Dwarvish Safety Manual.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Dwarvish Safety Manual.png|center]]
 
|[[Dwarvish Safety Manual]]
 
|[[Dwarvish Safety Manual]]
 
|{{Description|Dwarvish Safety Manual}}
 
|{{Description|Dwarvish Safety Manual}}
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|Bought from the [[Dwarf]] for {{Price|4000}} (Can be bought multiple times)
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|
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*Bought from the [[Dwarf]] for {{Price|4000}}
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
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|[[File:Friendship 101.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Friendship 101.png|center]]
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|{{Description|Friendship 101}}
 
|{{Description|Friendship 101}}
 
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}}
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*Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in Lewis' house
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*Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's_Manor#Prize_Machine|prize machine]] in Lewis house
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
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|[[File:Horse The Book.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Horse The Book.png|center]]
 
|[[Horse: The Book]]
 
|[[Horse: The Book]]
 
|{{Description|Horse The Book}}
 
|{{Description|Horse The Book}}
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|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|25000}}
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|25000}}
 
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|[[File:Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick.png|center]]
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|{{Description|Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick}}
 
|{{Description|Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick}}
 
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}}  
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*Obtained from [[Artifact Spot]]s
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*Can also be obtained from [[Artifact Spot]]s
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
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|[[File:Jewels Of The Sea.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Jewels Of The Sea.png|center]]
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|{{Description|Jewels Of The Sea}}
 
|{{Description|Jewels Of The Sea}}
 
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}}  
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*Obtained as a reward from a [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chest]]
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*Can be obtained as a reward from treasure while fishing.
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
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|[[File:Mapping Cave Systems.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Mapping Cave Systems.png|center]]
 
|[[Mapping Cave Systems]]
 
|[[Mapping Cave Systems]]
 
|{{Description|Mapping Cave Systems}}
 
|{{Description|Mapping Cave Systems}}
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|Found in a box in the back of the [[Adventurer's Guild]] Must slay 1000 monsters to open door.
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|
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*Found in a box in the back of the [[Adventurer's Guild]]. Must slay at least 1000 [[monsters]] total to open door.
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
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|[[File:Monster Compendium.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Monster Compendium.png|center]]
 
|[[Monster Compendium]]
 
|[[Monster Compendium]]
 
|{{Description|Monster Compendium}}
 
|{{Description|Monster Compendium}}
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|Dropped from [[monsters]] in every situation
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|
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*Dropped from slain [[monsters]]
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
|-
 
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|[[File:Ol' Slitherlegs.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Ol' Slitherlegs.png|center]]
 
|[[Ol' Slitherlegs]]
 
|[[Ol' Slitherlegs]]
 
|{{Description|Ol' Slitherlegs}}
 
|{{Description|Ol' Slitherlegs}}
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|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|25000}}
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|25000}}
 
|-
 
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|[[File:Price Catalogue.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Price Catalogue.png|center]]
 
|[[Price Catalogue]]
 
|[[Price Catalogue]]
 
|{{Description|Price Catalogue}}
 
|{{Description|Price Catalogue}}
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|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|3000}} (Can be bought multiple times)
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|3000}}
 
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|[[File:The Alleyway Buffet.png|center]]
 
|[[File:The Alleyway Buffet.png|center]]
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|{{Description|The Alleyway Buffet}}
 
|{{Description|The Alleyway Buffet}}
 
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|
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*Can be found in the gold trash can between the [[Blacksmith]] and the [[JojaMart]], through a hidden hole in the fence.
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*Found in the gold trash can between the [[Blacksmith]] and the [[JojaMart]], through a hidden hole in the fence.
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*Additional copies can be purchased from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}}
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
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|[[File:The Art O' Crabbing.png|center]]
 
|[[File:The Art O' Crabbing.png|center]]
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|{{Description|The Art O' Crabbing}}
 
|{{Description|The Art O' Crabbing}}
 
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}}
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*Obtained as an Iridium Tier reward on either day of the [[SquidFest]] if the player doesn't already have it
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*Obtained as an Iridium Tier reward on either day of the [[SquidFest]] if the player didn't already get it.
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
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|[[File:The Diamond Hunter.png|center]]
 
|[[File:The Diamond Hunter.png|center]]
 
|[[The Diamond Hunter]]
 
|[[The Diamond Hunter]]
 
|{{Description|The Diamond Hunter}}
 
|{{Description|The Diamond Hunter}}
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|Bought from the Dwarf in the [[Volcano Dungeon]] for 10 {{name|Diamond|class=inline}}.
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|
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*Bought from the Dwarf in the [[Volcano Dungeon]] for 10 {{name|Diamond|class=inline}}.
 
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|[[File:Treasure Appraisal Guide.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Treasure Appraisal Guide.png|center]]
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|{{Description|Treasure Appraisal Guide}}
 
|{{Description|Treasure Appraisal Guide}}
 
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}}
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*Can be found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Artifact Trove]]s
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*Can be found in [[Mystery Box|Mystery Boxes]] and [[Artifact Trove|Artifact Troves]]
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
 
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|[[File:Ways Of The Wild.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Ways Of The Wild.png|center]]
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*Given as a reward for completing the second raccoon item quest.
 
*Given as a reward for completing the second raccoon item quest.
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*Can be traded from the [[Giant_Stump#Raccoon_Wife.27s_Shop|Raccoon Wife's Shop]] for 999 [[File:Fiber.png|24px|link=]] [[Fiber]].
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
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*Traded from the [[Giant Stump#Raccoon Wife's Shop|Raccoon Wife's Shop]] for 999 [[Fiber]]
 
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|[[File:Way Of The Wind pt. 1.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Way Of The Wind pt. 1.png|center]]
 
|[[Way Of The Wind pt. 1]]
 
|[[Way Of The Wind pt. 1]]
 
|{{Description|Way Of The Wind pt. 1}}
 
|{{Description|Way Of The Wind pt. 1}}
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|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|15000}}
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|15000}}
 
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|[[File:Way Of The Wind pt. 2.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Way Of The Wind pt. 2.png|center]]
 
|[[Way Of The Wind pt. 2]]
 
|[[Way Of The Wind pt. 2]]
 
|{{Description|Way Of The Wind pt. 2}}
 
|{{Description|Way Of The Wind pt. 2}}
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|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|35000}} after already having pt 1
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|35000}} after having obtained the power from [[Way Of The Wind pt. 1]]
 
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|[[File:Woody's Secret.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Woody's Secret.png|center]]
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|{{Description|Woody's Secret}}
 
|{{Description|Woody's Secret}}
 
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|
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*Can be found from chopping trees
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*Obtained from chopping [[trees]]
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*Can be bought from the [[Bookseller]]
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3
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|}
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|}<section end="powerbooks" />
  
 
==Skill Books==
 
==Skill Books==
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Reading the [[Queen Of Sauce Cookbook]] increases the player's proficiency in cooking by teaching all the Queen of Sauce recipes not yet known, regardless of their schedule of TV broadcast.
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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.
  
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Reading the [[Book Of Stars]] gives 250 experience points in each of the [[Skills|skills]], or if the player has already unlocked access to the [[Mastery Cave]], then 1,250 [[Skills#Mastery|Mastery]] points.
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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 [[Skills#Mastery|Mastery]] points.
  
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Reading each of the other 5 skill books grants the player 250 experience points in the specific associated skill, or if the player has already unlocked access to the [[Mastery Cave]], then 250 [[Skills#Mastery|Mastery]] points. Re-reading one of these 5 skill books gives the player 100 additional experience points in the associated skill or 100 mastery points.
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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 [[Skills#Mastery|Mastery]] points.
  
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Skill books do not apply toward any player [[Achievement]].
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Reading skill books do '''not''' count toward any [[Achievement]].
  
 
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|{{Description|Bait And Bobber}}
 
|{{Description|Bait And Bobber}}
 
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|
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}}
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}}  
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*Can also be obtained from [[Artifact Spot]]s
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*Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es
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*Can also be found in [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]]
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*Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]]
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*Can also be found in [[Fishing#Treasure_Chests|fishing treasure chests]]
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*Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s  
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*Can also be found in crates in [[The Mines]]
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*Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees
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*Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]]  
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*Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house
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*Randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]]  
 
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|[[File:Book Of Stars.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Book Of Stars.png|center]]
 
|[[Book Of Stars]]
 
|[[Book Of Stars]]
 
|{{Description|Book Of Stars}}
 
|{{Description|Book Of Stars}}
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|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|15000}}
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*Can be given by the [[Giant Stump|raccoons]] after completing their sixth, seventh, and eighth requests
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|15000}}
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*Possible reward from the [[Giant Stump|raccoons]] after completing requests beyond the fifth one
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*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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|{{Description|Combat Quarterly}}
 
|{{Description|Combat Quarterly}}
 
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}}
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}}  
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*Can also be found in fishing treasure chests
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*Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es
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*Can also be found in [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]]
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*Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]]  
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*Can also be found from chopping trees
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*Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s
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*Can also be sold by the [[Traveling Cart]]
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*Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees  
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*Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]]
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*Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house
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*Randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]]  
 
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|[[File:Mining Monthly.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Mining Monthly.png|center]]
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|{{Description|Mining Monthly}}
 
|{{Description|Mining Monthly}}
 
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|8000}}
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}}  
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*Can also be found in [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]]
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*Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es
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*Can also be found from chopping trees
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*Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]]  
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*Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s
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*Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees  
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*Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]]
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*Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house
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*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}}
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|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|50000}}. All of the recipes will be learned, not just those that have already aired on the Queen of Sauce.
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|50000}} after receiving 100 [[Golden Walnut]]s
 
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|[[File:Stardew Valley Almanac.png|center]]
 
|[[File:Stardew Valley Almanac.png|center]]
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|{{Description|Stardew Valley Almanac}}
 
|{{Description|Stardew Valley Almanac}}
 
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|10000}}
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}}  
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*Given as a prize from the prize machine in Lewis house
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*Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es
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*Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]]
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*Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s
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*Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees
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*Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]]
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*Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house  
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*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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|{{Description|Woodcutter's Weekly}}
 
|{{Description|Woodcutter's Weekly}}
 
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|8000}}
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}}  
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*Can be bought from the [[Traveling Cart]]
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*Bought from the Calico Egg Merchant for {{Price|100|Calico}} on [[Spring]] 17
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*Can be bought from merchant at the [[Desert Festival]]
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*Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es
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*Can also be found from chopping trees
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*Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]]
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*Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s
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*Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees
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*Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]]  
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*Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house
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*Randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] 
 
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Revision as of 21:57, 5 April 2024

Rotten Plant.png  Warning: Spoilers  Rotten Plant 2.png

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
Animal Catalogue.png
 Animal Catalogue You can access Marnie's shop when she's not around.
  • Bought from Marnie for data-sort-value="5000">Gold.png5,000g starting in year 2
Book of Mysteries.png
 Book of Mysteries You have a slightly greater chance to find Mystery Boxes.
Dwarvish Safety Manual.png
 Dwarvish Safety Manual Bombs deal 25% less damage to you.
  • Bought from the Dwarf for data-sort-value="4000">Gold.png4,000g
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">Gold.png20,000g starting in year 3
Friendship 101.png
 Friendship 101 You become friends with people a little faster.
  • Given as a prize from the prize machine in Lewis' house
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">Gold.png20,000g starting in year 3
Horse The Book.png
 Horse: The Book
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="25000">Gold.png25,000g
Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick.png
 Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick Gain +1 Defense.
Jewels Of The Sea.png
 Jewels Of The Sea Fishing treasure chests have a chance to yield roe.
Mapping Cave Systems.png
 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 at least 1000 monsters total to open door.
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">Gold.png20,000g starting in year 3
Monster Compendium.png
 Monster Compendium Monsters have a small chance to drop double loot.
  • Dropped from slain monsters
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">Gold.png20,000g starting in year 3
Ol' Slitherlegs.png
 Ol' Slitherlegs You will now run a lot faster through grass and crops.
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="25000">Gold.png25,000g
Price Catalogue.png
 Price Catalogue You can now see the value of your items.
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="3000">Gold.png3,000g
The Alleyway Buffet.png
 The Alleyway Buffet You have a greater chance to find items in the trash.
  • Found in the gold trash can between the Blacksmith and the JojaMart, through a hidden hole in the fence.
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">Gold.png20,000g starting in year 3
The Art O' Crabbing.png
 The Art O' Crabbing Crab pots have a 25% chance to yield double.
  • Obtained as an Iridium Tier reward on either day of the SquidFest if the player doesn't already have it
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">Gold.png20,000g starting in year 3
The Diamond Hunter.png
 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.png Diamond.
Treasure Appraisal Guide.png
 Treasure Appraisal Guide You will fetch a better price when selling artifacts.
Ways Of The Wild.png
 Raccoon Journal Weeds have a greater chance to yield mixed seeds.
  • Given as a reward for completing the second raccoon item quest.
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">Gold.png20,000g starting in year 3
  • Traded from the Raccoon Wife's Shop for 999 Fiber
Way Of The Wind pt. 1.png
 Way Of The Wind pt. 1 You run a little bit faster.
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="15000">Gold.png15,000g
Way Of The Wind pt. 2.png
 Way Of The Wind pt. 2 You run a little bit faster.
Woody's Secret.png
 Woody's Secret Felled trees have a 5% chance to yield double the wood.
  • Obtained from chopping trees
  • Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">Gold.png20,000g starting in year 3

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
Bait And Bobber.png
 Bait And Bobber Read this to gain some fishing experience.
Book Of Stars.png
 Book Of Stars Read this to gain some experience in all skills.
Combat Quarterly.png
 Combat Quarterly Read this to gain some combat experience.
Mining Monthly.png
 Mining Monthly Read this to gain some mining experience.
Queen Of Sauce Cookbook.png
 Queen Of Sauce Cookbook Learn any Queen Of Sauce recipes that you don't already know.
Stardew Valley Almanac.png
 Stardew Valley Almanac Read this to gain some farming experience.
Woodcutter's Weekly.png
 Woodcutter's Weekly Read this to gain some foraging experience.

History

  • 1.6: Introduced.
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