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|[[Animal Catalogue]] | |[[Animal Catalogue]] | ||
|{{Description|Animal Catalogue}} | |{{Description|Animal Catalogue}} | ||
− | |Bought from [[Marnie]] for {{Price|5000}} starting | + | | |
+ | *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}} | ||
− | |Found in [[Mystery Box | + | | |
+ | *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}} | ||
− | |Bought from the [[Dwarf]] for {{Price|4000}} | + | | |
+ | *Bought from the [[Dwarf]] for {{Price|4000}} | ||
+ | *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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− | + | *Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in Lewis' house | |
− | *Given as a prize from the [[Mayor' | + | *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}} | ||
− | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|25000}} | + | | |
+ | *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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− | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} | + | *Obtained from [[Artifact Spot]]s |
− | + | *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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− | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} | + | *Obtained as a reward from a [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chest]] |
− | + | *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}} | ||
− | |Found in a box in the back of the [[Adventurer's Guild]] Must slay 1000 monsters to open door. | + | | |
+ | *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 {{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}} | ||
− | |Dropped from [[monsters]] in | + | | |
+ | *Dropped from slain [[monsters]] | ||
+ | *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}} | ||
− | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|25000}} | + | | |
+ | *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}} | ||
− | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|3000}} | + | | |
+ | *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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− | * | + | *Found in the gold trash can between the [[Blacksmith]] and the [[JojaMart]], through a hidden hole in the fence. |
− | * | + | *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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− | + | *Obtained as an Iridium Tier reward on either day of the [[SquidFest]] if the player doesn't already have it | |
− | *Obtained as an Iridium Tier reward on either day of the [[SquidFest]] if the player | + | *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}} | ||
− | |Bought from the Dwarf in the [[Volcano Dungeon]] for 10 {{name|Diamond|class=inline}}. | + | | |
+ | *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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− | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} | + | *Can be found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Artifact Trove]]s |
− | + | *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. | ||
− | * | + | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3 |
+ | *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}} | ||
− | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|15000}} | + | | |
+ | *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}} | ||
− | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|35000}} after | + | | |
+ | *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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− | * | + | *Obtained from chopping [[trees]] |
− | * | + | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|20000}} starting in year 3 |
|}<section end="powerbooks" /> | |}<section end="powerbooks" /> | ||
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | ||
− | * | + | *Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s |
− | * | + | *Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees |
− | * | + | *Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] |
− | * | + | *Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house |
− | * | + | *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}} | ||
− | * | + | *Possible reward from the [[Giant Stump|raccoons]] after completing requests beyond the fifth one |
− | * | + | *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}} - {{Price|10000}} | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | ||
− | * | + | *Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s |
− | * | + | *Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees |
− | * | + | *Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] |
− | * | + | *Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house |
− | * | + | *Randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] |
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|[[File:Mining Monthly.png|center]] | |[[File:Mining Monthly.png|center]] | ||
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | ||
− | * | + | *Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s |
− | * | + | *Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees |
− | * | + | *Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] |
− | * | + | *Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house |
− | * | + | *Randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] |
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|[[File:Queen Of Sauce Cookbook.png|center]] | |[[File:Queen Of Sauce Cookbook.png|center]] | ||
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*Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | ||
− | * | + | *Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s |
− | * | + | *Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees |
− | * | + | *Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] |
− | * | + | *Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house |
− | * | + | *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|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} - {{Price|10000}} | ||
*Bought from the Calico Egg Merchant for {{Price|100|Calico}} on [[Spring]] 17 | *Bought from the Calico Egg Merchant for {{Price|100|Calico}} on [[Spring]] 17 | ||
− | * | + | *Found in [[Mystery Box]]es and [[Golden Mystery Box]]es |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|Fishing Treasure Chests]] |
− | * | + | *Found in [[Artifact Spot]]s |
− | * | + | *Obtained by shaking [[trees]] with seeds and chopping trees |
− | * | + | *Found by slaying [[monsters]] or breaking containers in [[the Mines]], [[Skull Cavern]], and [[Volcano Dungeon]] |
− | * | + | *Given as a prize from the [[Mayor's Manor#Prize Machine|prize machine]] in [[Lewis]]' house |
− | * | + | *Randomly found in the [[Traveling Cart]] |
|} | |} | ||
Revision as of 21:57, 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. |
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Book of Mysteries | You have a slightly greater chance to find Mystery Boxes. |
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Dwarvish Safety Manual | Bombs deal 25% less damage to you. |
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Friendship 101 | You become friends with people a little faster. |
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Horse: The Book |
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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. |
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Monster Compendium | Monsters have a small chance to drop double loot. |
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Ol' Slitherlegs | You will now run a lot faster through grass and crops. |
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Price Catalogue | You can now see the value of your items. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Way Of The Wind pt. 2 | You run a little bit faster. |
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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. |
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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.