With the 1.6 update of Stardew Valley, a new collectible has been added – Books. These books are not only fun to hunt down and collect, but they also offer perks once found and read. Here’s how to find all of the Books in Stardew Valley.
Recommended VideosSome Books grant exp towards one of your skills, such as Woodcutter’s Weekly for Foraging, while others grant permanent perks that help you in the long run, such as Way of the Wind, which permanently increases your running speed. There’s a book for seemingly everything, and while the update’s Bookseller sells many of them, others are found by doing various tasks.
How to find all Books in Stardew Valley
Screenshot by DestructoidWhether you’re just beginning a new save file or you’re looking for that one remaining book, here’s the full collection, what perks they offer and how you get them.
It’s worth noting that the Bookseller has rotating stock, so you may not be able to purchase the book you’re looking for when they’re visiting. Thankfully, there are usually other ways to obtain the books that they sell, so you can still hunt for them during the two weeks between the Bookseller visits.
Book titleDescriptionHow to getAnimal CatalogueAllows you to access Marnie’s shop, even when she’s not aroundPurchase from Marnie for 5,000 Gold.Bait and BobberGrants some Fishing experience– Purchased from the Bookseller for 5,000 Gold– Can be obtained from Artifact Spots
– Can be found in Golden Mystery Boxes
– Can be found in crates in the MinesBook of StarsGrants experience for every skill– Bought from the Bookseller for 15,000 Gold
– Reward for completing Mr. Raccoon’s fourth requestBook of MysteriesIncreases chances of finding Mystery BoxesCan be found within Mystery Boxes or Golden Mystery BoxesCombat QuarterlyGrants Combat experience– Purchased from the Bookseller for 5,000 Gold
– Found in Fishing Treasure Chests
– Can be found in Golden Mystery Boxes
– Possible drop while chopping trees
– Purchased at the Traveling CartDwarvish Safety Manual25% damage taken from bombsPurchased from the Dwarf for 4,000 GoldFriendship 101Increases Villager friendship speed – Purchased from the Bookseller for 20,000 Gold
– Possible Prize from Lewis’ Prize MachineHorse: The BookHorse runs a little fasterPurchased from the Bookseller for 25,000 GoldJack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick+1 Defense– Purchased from the Bookseller for 20,000 Gold
– Can be obtained from Artifact SpotsJewels of the SeFishing Treasure Chests have chance to yield Roe– Bought from the Bookseller for 20,000 Gold
– Can be found in Fishing Treasure ChestsMapping Cave SystemsReading this book will result in Marlon’s item retrieval service costing 50% lessFound in a box in the back room of the Adventurer’s Guild, which is accessible after slaying 1000 monstersMining MonthlyGrants some Mining experience– Purchased from the Bookseller for 8,000 Gold
– Can be found in Golden Mystery BoxesMonster CompendiumMonsters loot drops randomly double Possible drop when slaying monstersOl’ SlitherlegsAllows you run faster through crops and grassPurchased from the Bookseller for 20,000 GoldPrice CatalogueMakes the selling price for all items in your inventory or storage visiblePurchased from the Bookseller for 3,000 GoldQueen of Sauce CookbookReveals every recipe, whether they have appeared on Queen of Sauce or notPurchased from the Bookseller for 50,000 GoldStardew Valley AlmanacGrants some Farming experience– Purchased from the Bookseller for 10,000 Gold
– Possible prize from Lewis’ Prize MachineThe Alleyway BuffetIncreases chances of finding items in trash cansCan be found in the gold trash can, which is accessible through a hidden hole in the fence between the Museum and JojaMart The Art O’ CrabbingIncreases chance for Crab Pots to yield double items by 25%– Purchased from the Bookseller for 20,000 Gold
– Won at SquidFest by reaching Iridium tierThe Diamond HunterGives you a chance to get a Diamond out of any stone when Mining by handPurchased from the Dwarf in the Volcano Dungeon for 10 DiamondsTreasure Appraisal GuideArtifacts sell for a higher price after reading this Book– Purchased from the Bookseller for 20,000 Gold
– Can be found in Mystery Boxes and Artifact TrovesRaccoon JournalIncreases Mixed Seeds drop rate from weeds – Obtained after completing Mr. Raccoon’s second request
– Purchased from Mrs. Raccoon’s shop in exchange for 999 FiberWay of the Wind Pt. 1Increases running speedPurchased from the Bookseller for 15,000 GoldWay of the Wind Pt. 2Increases running speedPurchased from the Bookseller for 35,000 Gold if you already own Way of the Wind Pt. 1Woodcutter’s WeeklyGrants some Foraging experience– Purchased from the Bookseller for 8,000 Gold
– Can be purchased at the Traveling Cart
– Can be bought from the merchant at the Desert Festival
– Can be found randomly when chopping treesWoody’s SecretChopped down trees have a 5% chance of yielding double the woodObtained randomly through chopping trees Post Tag: ConcernedApe guides Stardew Valley Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Join The Conversation
