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Stardew Valley Books and Powers
Progression / All year, source-dependent
Version 1.6 added books that grant skill experience or special powers, making book routing a long-term progression layer.
Facts and route notes
Category: Progression
Timing: All year, source-dependent
Unlock: Books come from vendors, mystery boxes, festivals, rewards, and other sources.
Route note: Read each power book once, use skill books for mastery planning, and trade duplicates when the Bookseller returns.
Books include skill experience books and power books.
Some books are sold by the Bookseller while others come from activities or rewards.
Power books are tracked through the Special Items & Powers tab after reading.
Duplicate books can become trade resources instead of dead inventory.
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