How to find the Stardew Valley Bookseller
Mar. 21, 2024Save up your gold for a special visit to Marcello’s Books
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The mysterious Stardew Valley Bookseller now descends upon Pelican Town on rare occasions to sell an inventory of books that is incredibly advantageous to players. They’re not only for reading though, as they also directly affect the player by granting them powers, XP, and buffs. We told you they were advantageous. Falling under the new ‘Special Items and Powers’ inventory screen, the books being sold by the Bookseller reward players for their purchase in a variety of ways.
With such perks and benefits on offer, you’ll no doubt be keen to track down the Bookseller and buy his wares. Although unlikeStardew Valley mystery boxesand their random appearances, the Bookseller keeps to a schedule that makes finding him that little bit easier. Here’s everything you need to know inStardew Valleyabout where to find the Bookseller, what books he has on offer, and what you’ll need to acquire them.
Who is the Stardew Valley Bookseller?
The Bookseller, also known as Marcello, is a NPC who joined Stardew Valley’s Pelican Town in the 1.6 update. Unsurprisingly, he sells books at his stall, but you won’t always find him there.The most important thing to know about the Bookseller is that he only comes to town twice per season.
To find the specific dates that he’ll appear, head to Pierre’s General Store and check out the community calendar on the noticeboard outside. His visit is symbolised by a blue hot air balloon. As well as being able to see when the Bookseller is due to appear in town, on the morning of the blessed day, players are greeted with a dialogue box stating, “The Bookseller is in town today.” Just in case you need reminding.
The Stardew Valley Bookseller can be found on the northeast side of Pelican Town. Specifically, you’ll find him located just north of the Joja Mart. To find his stall, simply ascend the stairs found embedded in the hillside above the Mart.
On any day when the Bookseller isn’t in town, you will find an empty stall. But, if the Bookseller is in town, you’ll find his stall brimming with books available to purchase and a whimsical hot air balloon by which he arrived into town.
You’ll be able to purchase a variety of books from Marcello, which will enhance various skills, as well as upgrading your character. For example, Bait and Bobber will help gain fishing XP, Book of Stars will gain XP across all skills, and Horse: The Book will gain you extra speed when riding a horse. Once XP is filled across Stardew Valley’s five skills, reading these books will earn players Mastery Points under the mastery system.
Be aware though that with such power on offer, the books come with hefty price tags. You’ll need to save up your gold before visiting Marcello as his prices range between 3,000g to 30,000g. Books can also be traded for rare items, but be cautious as to whether the retail price is worth the swap.
The books Marcello has on offer are random and will change each time he appears. So, if you’ve got your eye on a specific title, you may have to wait for a later date to secure it. There are sometimes alternative ways to acquire books on offer, such as finding them in golden mystery boxes, but some of them are Bookseller exclusives.
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