Books

Not to be confused with Lost Books.

Books, when read, give players permanent advantages. They may grant abilities, quality-of-life upgrades, or experience points (XP) in the various game skills.

Books can be obtained in a variety of ways. Once found, a Book can be read by selecting it in the top row of inventory and selecting the "use" button (right-click on PC) as if consuming food. All books can be gifted to Penny as a loved gift.

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.

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 (besides the Animal Catalogue and Price Catalogue) grant XP in specific skills.

The Well-Read Achievement is awarded after reading all 19 power books at least once.

Image	Name	Description	Subsequent reading	Location
	Price Catalogue	You can now see the value of your items.	Nothing	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="3000">3,000g
	Mapping Cave Systems	You get a 50% discount on Marlon's item retrieval service.	100 Combat XP	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">20,000g starting in year 3
	Way Of The Wind pt. 1	You run a little bit faster.	20 XP in each skill	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="15000">15,000g
	Way Of The Wind pt. 2	You run a little bit faster.	20 XP in each skill	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="35000">35,000g after having obtained the power from Way Of The Wind pt. 1
	Monster Compendium	Monsters have a small chance to drop double loot.	100 Combat XP	Dropped from slain monsters Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3
	Friendship 101	You become friends with people a little faster.	20 XP in each skill	Given as a prize from the prize machine in Lewis' house Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3
	Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick	Gain +1 Defense.	100 Combat XP	Obtained from Artifact Spots Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3
	Woody's Secret	Felled trees have a 5% chance to yield double the wood.	100 Foraging XP	Obtained from chopping trees Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3
	Raccoon Journal	Weeds have a greater chance to yield mixed seeds.	100 Foraging XP	Given as a reward for completing the second raccoon item quest. Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3 Traded from the Raccoon Wife's Shop for 999 Fiber
	Jewels Of The Sea	Fishing treasure chests have a chance to yield roe.	100 Fishing XP	Obtained as a reward from a Fishing Treasure Chest Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3
	Dwarvish Safety Manual	Bombs deal 25% less damage to you.	100 Mining XP	Bought from the Dwarf for data-sort-value="4000">4,000g Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3
	The Art O' Crabbing	Crab pots have a 25% chance to yield double.	100 Fishing XP	Obtained as an Iridium Tier reward on either day of the SquidFest if the player hasn't received it from the festival before Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3
	The Alleyway Buffet	You have a greater chance to find items in the trash.	100 Foraging XP	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">20,000g starting in year 3
	The Diamond Hunter	All stones have a chance to drop a diamond when mined by hand.	100 Mining XP	Bought from the Dwarf in the Volcano Dungeon for 10 Diamond.
	Book of Mysteries	You have a slightly greater chance to find Mystery Boxes.	20 XP in each skill	Found in Mystery Boxes or Golden Mystery Boxes
	Horse: The Book	You gain a little extra speed when riding a horse.	20 XP in each skill	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="25000">25,000g
	Treasure Appraisal Guide	You will fetch a better price when selling artifacts.	20 XP in each skill	Found in Artifact Troves Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="20000">20,000g starting in year 3
	Ol' Slitherlegs	You will now run a lot faster through grass and crops.	20 XP in each skill	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="25000">25,000g
	Animal Catalogue	You can access Marnie's shop when she's not around.	Nothing	Bought from Marnie for data-sort-value="5000">5,000g starting in year 2

Skill Books

Reading the Queen Of Sauce Cookbook teaches all of the Queen of Sauce recipes not yet known, regardless of their schedule of TV broadcast.

Reading the Book Of Stars gives 250 XP in all skills. If the player has unlocked the Mastery Cave, they will instead earn 1,125 Mastery points.

Reading each of the other 5 skill books gives 250 XP in that skill.

Reading skill books does not count toward any Achievement.

Image	Name	Description	Location
	Bait And Bobber	Read this to gain some fishing experience.	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="5000">5,000g - data-sort-value="10000">10,000g Found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes Found in Fishing Treasure Chests Found in Artifact Spots 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 prize machine in Lewis' house Randomly found in the Traveling Cart
	Book Of Stars	Read this to gain some experience in all skills.	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="15000">15,000g Possible reward from the raccoons after completing requests beyond the fifth one Found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes
	Combat Quarterly	Read this to gain some combat experience.	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="5000">5,000g - data-sort-value="10000">10,000g Found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes Found in Fishing Treasure Chests Found in Artifact Spots 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 prize machine in Lewis' house Randomly found in the Traveling Cart
	Mining Monthly	Read this to gain some mining experience.	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="5000">5,000g - data-sort-value="10000">10,000g Found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes Found in Fishing Treasure Chests Found in Artifact Spots 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 prize machine in Lewis' house Randomly found in the Traveling Cart
	Queen Of Sauce Cookbook	Learn any Queen Of Sauce recipes that you don't already know.	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="50000">50,000g after receiving 100 Golden Walnuts
	Stardew Valley Almanac	Read this to gain some farming experience.	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="5000">5,000g - data-sort-value="10000">10,000g Found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes Found in Fishing Treasure Chests Found in Artifact Spots 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 prize machine in Lewis' house Randomly found in the Traveling Cart
	Woodcutter's Weekly	Read this to gain some foraging experience.	Bought from the Bookseller for data-sort-value="5000">5,000g - data-sort-value="10000">10,000g Bought from the Calico Egg Merchant for data-sort-value="100"> 100 Found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes Found in Fishing Treasure Chests Found in Artifact Spots 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 prize machine in Lewis' house Randomly found in the Traveling Cart

History

• 1.6: Introduced.