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− | '''Books''' | + | '''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. |
− | + | 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. | |
− | + | ==Power Books== | |
+ | 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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|{{Description|Animal Catalogue}} | |{{Description|Animal Catalogue}} | ||
|Bought from [[Marnie]] for {{Price|5000}} starting from year 2 (Can be bought multiple times) | |Bought from [[Marnie]] for {{Price|5000}} starting from year 2 (Can be bought multiple times) | ||
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|[[File:Book of Mysteries.png|center]] | |[[File:Book of Mysteries.png|center]] | ||
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|{{Description|Book of Mysteries}} | |{{Description|Book of Mysteries}} | ||
|Found in [[Mystery Box|mystery boxes]] and [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]] | |Found in [[Mystery Box|mystery boxes]] and [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]] | ||
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|[[File:Dwarvish Safety Manual.png|center]] | |[[File:Dwarvish Safety Manual.png|center]] | ||
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|{{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 1000 monsters to open door. | ||
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|{{Description|Price Catalogue}} | |{{Description|Price Catalogue}} | ||
|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|3000}} (Can be bought multiple times) | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|3000}} (Can be bought multiple times) | ||
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|[[File:The Alleyway Buffet.png|center]] | |[[File:The Alleyway Buffet.png|center]] | ||
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|{{Description|Way Of The Wind pt. 2}} | |{{Description|Way Of The Wind pt. 2}} | ||
|Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|35000}} after already having pt 1 | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|35000}} after already having pt 1 | ||
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+ | |[[File:Woody's Secret.png|center]] | ||
+ | |[[Woody's Secret]] | ||
+ | |{{Description|Woody's Secret}} | ||
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+ | *Can be found from chopping trees | ||
+ | *Can be bought from the [[Bookseller]] | ||
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+ | ==Skill Books== | ||
+ | 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 [[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 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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+ | Skill books do not apply toward any player [[Achievement]]. | ||
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+ | |[[File:Bait And Bobber.png|center]] | ||
+ | |[[Bait And Bobber]] | ||
+ | |{{Description|Bait And Bobber}} | ||
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+ | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} | ||
+ | *Can also be obtained from [[Artifact Spot]]s | ||
+ | *Can also be found in [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]] | ||
+ | *Can also be found in [[Fishing#Treasure_Chests|fishing treasure chests]] | ||
+ | *Can also be found in crates in [[The Mines]] | ||
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+ | |[[File:Book Of Stars.png|center]] | ||
+ | |[[Book Of Stars]] | ||
+ | |{{Description|Book Of Stars}} | ||
+ | |Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|15000}} | ||
+ | *Can be given by the [[Giant Stump|raccoons]] after completing their sixth, seventh, and eighth requests | ||
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+ | |[[File:Combat Quarterly.png|center]] | ||
+ | |[[Combat Quarterly]] | ||
+ | |{{Description|Combat Quarterly}} | ||
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+ | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|5000}} | ||
+ | *Can also be found in fishing treasure chests | ||
+ | *Can also be found in [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]] | ||
+ | *Can also be found from chopping trees | ||
+ | *Can also be sold by the [[Traveling Cart]] | ||
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+ | |[[File:Mining Monthly.png|center]] | ||
+ | |[[Mining Monthly]] | ||
+ | |{{Description|Mining Monthly}} | ||
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+ | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|8000}} | ||
+ | *Can also be found in [[Golden Mystery Box|golden mystery boxes]] | ||
+ | *Can also be found from chopping trees | ||
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+ | |[[File:Queen Of Sauce Cookbook.png|center]] | ||
+ | |[[Queen Of Sauce Cookbook]] | ||
+ | |{{Description|Queen Of Sauce Cookbook}} | ||
+ | |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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+ | |[[File:Stardew Valley Almanac.png|center]] | ||
+ | |[[Stardew Valley Almanac]] | ||
+ | |{{Description|Stardew Valley Almanac}} | ||
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+ | *Bought from the [[Bookseller]] for {{Price|10000}} | ||
+ | *Given as a prize from the prize machine in Lewis house | ||
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*Can be bought from merchant at the [[Desert Festival]] | *Can be bought from merchant at the [[Desert Festival]] | ||
*Can also be found from chopping trees | *Can also be found from chopping trees | ||
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Revision as of 23:36, 4 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), or powers: abilities, knowledge, or quality-of-life upgrades like seeing sell prices. In some cases, a second reading gives additional or increased advantages.
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.
Power Books
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.
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 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 already 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 already unlocked access to the Mastery Cave, then 250 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.
Skill books do not apply toward any player Achievement.
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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. All of the recipes will be learned, not just those that have already aired on the Queen of Sauce. | |
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.