How to Find All 19 Books of Power in Stardew Valley 1.6

In Stardew Valley 1.6, Books of Power act as unique spellcasters that bestow permanent buffs and perks upon the reader. This guide will detail where to find these Power Books and how to obtain all of them as efficiently as possible.

Fortunately, most of them can be purchased with Gold, while the remaining few have relatively straightforward unlocking processes. With 19 available to acquire, Stardew Valley players a likely to have their hands full for some time.

Best Ways To Find Books Of Power In Stardew Valley

There are at least five proven methods for obtaining Power Books: Buying them from shopkeepers, earning them as rewards, looting them from hidden and mystery boxes, extracting them from artifact spots, and retrieving them from monster drops. However, the following three methods have the highest chance and consistency:

How To Get Every Book Of Power In Stardew Valley

Out of the 19 Books of Power, 13 can be bought from the Bookseller, Dwarves, or Marnie. The rest are rare drops, secret collectibles, or quest prizes.

Here’s how to obtain every Book of Power in Stardew Valley 1.6:

Woody’s Secret

This Power Book increases the chance of getting double drops from fallen trees by 5%. To obtain it, you must keep chopping trees. (It is a random drop that cannot be triggered by any specific action other than cutting trees.)

Raccoon Journal

When you read the Raccoon Journal, you have a greater chance of getting mixed seeds from weeds. To unlock the Raccoon Journal, you must complete the second Raccoon Request, which is accessible after completing the Giant Stump Quest.

The Diamond Hunter

When you absorb the knowledge of The Diamond Hunter, you can extract Diamonds from any rock and node. If you want to access this unique Book of Power, you must pay ten Diamonds to the Dwarf in the Volcano Dungeon. (This is not to be confused with The Mines’ Dwarf.)

The Art O’ Crabbing

The spells in this book increase double gains from Crab Pots by 25%. You can unlock The Art O’ Crabbing by catching eight Squids during the SquidFest.

The Alleyway Buffet

Reading The Alleyway Buffet increases your chances of finding items in trash cans. To get this Book of Power, you must loot the Golden Trash Can. It can be found in the secret area between the Blacksmith and JojaMart. (Look for a hidden path in the fences.)

Monsters Compendium

After reading Monsters Compendium, creatures have a higher chance of dropping double loot. This item is unlocked by defeating monsters in dungeons. While there’s no guaranteed method to obtain it, any creature in the Mines has the potential to drop it.

Mapping Cave Systems

If you read Mapping Cave Systems, Marlon’s item retrieval service will cost 50% less. You get this Book of Power by slaying 1,000 monsters and accessing the backroom in the Adventurer’s Guild.

Book of Mysteries

Readers have a greater chance of finding Mystery Boxes. To get the Book of Mysteries, you must break Mystery Boxes (gold or regular) open.

Animal Catalogue

After reading the Animal Catalogue, Marnie’s Shop becomes accessible even when she’s away. To get his Power Book, pay Marnie 5,000g.

Dwarvish Safety Manual

This Power Book reduces the damage of bombs by 25%. To unlock the Dwarvish Safety Manual, pay the Dwarf in the Mines 4,000g.

Friendship 101

Friendship 101 accelerates the process of befriending villagers. You can purchase this book fromthe Bookseller for 20,000g or win it as a prize from Lewis’ Prize Machine.

Horse: The Book

The reader’s horse becomes faster. If you want to get Horse: The Book, you must pay the Bookseller 25,000g.

Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick

Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick is a Book of Power that grants a permanent +1 Defense buff. You can either buy it from the Bookseller for 20,000g or extract it from Artifact Spots.

Jewels of the Sea

After reading this book, you might get Roe from Fishing Treasures. To get the Jewels of the Sea, you must visit the Bookseller. (The price tag is 20,000g.) If you are lucky, you might also find a version in a chest while fishing.

Ol’ Slitherlegs

Ol’ Slitherlegs readers walk and run faster through crops and vegetation. The Bookseller offers this Power Book at a price of 25,000g.

Price Catalogue

The Price Catalogue is a Book of Power that shows the selling price of your items. To unlock it, you must pay the Bookseller 3,000g.

Queen of Sauce Cookbook

This cookbook teaches you all Queen of Sauce recipes. You can purchase the Queen of Sauce Cookbook from the Bookseller for 50,000g.

Treasure Appraisal Guide

If you read the Treasure Appraisal Guide, you can sell artifacts at a higher price. There are two ways to obtain this Power Book: 1) You can purchase it from the Bookseller for 20,000g, and 2) You might extract it from Mystery Boxes or Artifact Troves.

Way Of The Wind (pt. 1 & 2)

Reading Way Of The Wind accelerates your character’s movement. The Bookseller sells the first part for 15,000g. After unlocking the first edition, you can purchase the second book for 35,000g.

The Bookseller’s inventory rotates every time they visit the town. Check back every time to ensure you have purchased all their Books of Power.