The Bookseller is a brand-new vendor that has been added to Stardew Valley in the latest update, 1.6. They are an incredibly useful vendor and sell some great items, so make sure to utilize them when you can. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Bookseller, including what they sell, where they’re located, and what their schedule is.
What Does the Bookseller Sell?
The Bookseller sells Books of Power that can grant you specific buffs or new powers. For example, you can get a book that gives you a speed boost when you’re running or a speed boost when you’re walking through crops or vegetation. A lot of the books are very helpful, but they can come at quite a hefty cost. Keep this in mind when you’re visiting his stall.
While most of the books he sells give you unique powers, there are some books that can be bought repeatedly, as they will give you experience in specific skills. This can be helpful if you’re just trying to get ahead in your skill levels.
Whenever the Bookseller is in town, he will bring a random assortment of books, allowing you to obtain ones that you may have previously been unable to get. Alternatively, if you’ve found books that you don’t need, you can sell them back to him to get an item in return. Depending on what book you give him, depends on what item you’ll receive.
| Trade-in Book | Item Received |
|---|---|
| Jewels of the Sea x1 | Cave Jelly x3, River Jelly x3, Sea Jelly x3 |
| Woody’s Secret x1 | Hardwood x20 |
| Jack be Nimble, Jack be Thick x1 | Stuffing x3 |
| Monster Compendium x2 | Slime Egg Press x1, Slime Incubator x1 |
| Book of Mysteries x1 | Mystery Box x7 |
| Treasure Appraisal Guide x1 | Spicy Eel x3, Artifact Trove x3 |
| Book of Stars x1 | Fairy Dust x8 |
| Stardew Valley Almanac x1 | Pepper Poppers x2 |
| Bait and Bobber x1 | Deluxe Bait x30 |
| Woodcutter’s Weekly x1 | Wood x100 |
| Mining Monthly x1 | Coal x20 |
| Combat Quarterly x1 | Monster Musk x1 |
When is the Bookseller in Town?
The dates that the Bookseller is in town are slimmed down to a select few, but the dates each season are random.
Although it seems that there may be a bit of a pattern as to when the Bookseller is coming into town, he can also pop up on random dates as well. However, you’ll always get a notification once you’ve started your day that the Bookseller is in town.
That’s everything you need to know about the Bookseller vendor and what they can provide.
