Like in the real world, books in Stardew Valley are a source of knowledge and a progress booster for your skills. Some Skill Books will teach you how to find Mystery Boxes or run faster, while others will help you learn more about basic skills and allow you to achieve mastery in each of them. Of course, not all literature is vital for progress, but ultimately, its presence will speed the process up.
Given the value of Skill Books, it would be naive to think that you can find them all in one place. While some books can be purchased at great prices from Bookseller NPC, others require a long journey. For those unsure of where to begin, this guide will help players find Skill Books in Stardew Valley.
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How To Get Skill Books In Stardew Valley
First, it is worth noting that in the Stardew Valley world, there are 26 books. Some books can only be read once, after which they will be useless. At the same time, other books can be found repeatedly and read as new volumes of the same story to improve mastery of basic skills. As for how to get Skill Books in Stardew Valley, here are the main ways:
- Buy from Bookseller NPC. He comes to Pelican Town twice a season and offers a different assortment of books at a high price.
- Excavate in Artifact Spots. Look for worms in the ground, and they will show you the way.
- Unlock Golden Mystery Boxes and Fishing Treasure Chests.
- Keep progressing, and some NPCs will sell or give away books as part of the story.
- Participate in all events, and you are sure to receive several books.
Enjoy the game, and you will be able to get all the books, but these are all just general tips. Eventually, each Skill Book will have one or more specific sources from which they can be acquired.
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All Stardew Valley Skill Book Effects & How To Get Them
| Skill Books | Description | How To Get |
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| Animal Catalogue | You can access Marnie's shop whether she is nearby or not. | Buy from Marnie for 5,000g (repeatedly). |
| Bait And Bobber | You will get some Fishing Experience. |
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| Book Of Stars | You will get a little Experience in all skills. |
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| Book of Mysteries | You will get increased chances of finding Mystery Boxes. | Golden Mystery Boxes. |
| Combat Quarterly | You will get some Combat Experience. |
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| Dwarvish Safety Manual | You take 25% less damage from Bombs. | Buy from Dwarf for 4,000g (repeatedly) |
| Friendship 101 | You can increase your friendship level with NPCs a little faster. |
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| Horse: The Book | Your speed while riding a horse increases. | Buy from Bookseller for 25,000g. |
| Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick | Your Defense increases by +1. |
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| Jewels Of The Sea | By unlocking Fishing Treasure Chests, you will receive roe more often. | Random reward for fishing. |
| Mapping Cave Systems | You will receive a 50% discount on Marlon's services. | In a box in the backyard of Adventurer's Guild. |
| Mining Monthly | You will receive some Mining Experience. |
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| Monster Compendium | You will get an increased chance of double drops from monsters. | Random drop from any monster. |
| Ol' Slitherlegs | Your running speed on grass and crops will be increased. | Buy from Bookseller for 25,000g. |
| Price Catalogue | You can determine the price of your items simply by looking at them. | Buy from Bookseller for 3,000g (repeatedly). |
| Queen Of Sauce Cookbook | You get access to all Queen of Sauce recipes. | Buy from Bookseller for 10,000g. |
| Stardew Valley Almanac | You will get some Farming Experience. |
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| The Alleyway Buffet | You will find items in the trash more often. | Enter the hole in the fence between Blacksmith and the JojaMart and take the book from the golden trash. |
| The Art O' Crabbing | The chance of getting a double reward from Crab pots will be increased by 25%. | Reward for catching 8 Squids during SquidFest. |
| The Diamond Hunter | If you break a stone with your hand, you have a little chance of getting a Diamond. | From the Dwarf in the Volcano Dungeon for 10 Diamonds. |
| Treasure Appraisal Guide | You will be able to sell Artifacts for a little more money. |
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| Raccoon Journal | By collecting Weeds, you are more likely to receive Mixed Seeds. | As a reward for the Raccoon's Big Tree quest. |
| Way Of The Wind pt. 1 | Your speed will increase slightly. | Buy from Bookseller for 15,000g. |
| Way Of The Wind pt. 2 | Your speed will increase slightly. | Buy from Bookseller for 35,000g. |
| Woodcutter's Weekly | You will get a bit of Foraging Experience. |
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| Woody's Secret | With a 5% chance, you will receive two times more Wood. | Random reward for cutting down trees. |
