Bookseller Location In Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley continues to update and add new content for free, making players return to the charm of their farm over and over again. One feature that wasn't included in the game's initial release is the Bookseller. With the leveling system for different skills in-game, such as farming and mining, the Bookseller becomes a valuable resource for a boost in experience.

Where To Find The Bookseller

When the Bookseller sets up shop, you can find him above JojaMart. Since he only shows up twice a season, it can be easy to miss him. However, the game gives you a bit of help when it comes to reminders about the days he'll set up shop. If you look at the calendar, there's a little hot air balloon on the days that the Bookseller will be present. Additionally, you'll see a message pop up in the morning that the Bookseller is there, saying that he'll be in town that day.

The Bookseller's Items

There's quite a bit of variation in what the Bookseller has in stock each time he shows up in town, much like the Traveling Cart Merchant. However, a few books will always show up in stock, such as one that increases your running speed and one that lets you see the value of items in your inventory. The full list includes:

Book Title	Benefit
Book Of Stars	Gain experience in all skills
Stardew Valley Almanac	Gain farming experience
Bait And Bobber	Gain fishing experience
Mining Monthly	Gain mining experience
Combat Quarterly	Gain combat experience
Woodcutter's Weekly	Gain foraging experience
The Alleyway Buffet	Increased chance to find items in trash
The Art O' Crabbing	25% chance Crab Pots give double yield
Dwarvish Safety Manual	Take 25% less damage from bombs
Jewels Of The Sea	Fishing chests have a chance to contain roe
Raccoon Journal	Increased chance to get Mixed Seeds from Weeds
Woody's Secret	5% chance to get double wood from trees
Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick	+1 defense
Friendship 101	Become friends with villagers faster
Monster Compendium	Chance to get double loot from monsters
Mapping Cave Systems	50% discount on Marlon's item retrievals
Treasure Appraisal Guide	Artifacts sell for more
Way Of The Wind Pt. 1	Run Faster
Way Of The Wind Pt. 2	Run Faster
Horse: The Book	Increased horse riding speed
Ol' Slitherlegs	Run faster through grass and crops
Queen Of Sauce Cookbook	Learn all Queen of Sauce recipes you don't know
Price Catalogue	See the value of your items

You might find the same book at a different price from one visit to the next. The books that increase specific skills can range in price from 5,000g to 10,000g. Otherwise, other books have a set price, like the Price Catalogue, which is always priced at 3,000g. If you're just starting a new game, a lot of these books can feel expensive, but the benefits that you can get from them can definitely be worth it, since it should make your Stardew Valley experience easier.