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Books are items that can be read during the Daily Life segment in the Persona series.
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Overview[]
The protagonist is able to read books in their spare time; each different book has different attributes and rewards. A common effect books can give are Social Stat boosts. Each book can only be read once. They can often be found in libraries or bought in shops.
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Persona 4[]
In Persona 4, books often give small Social Stat boosts per read.
| Item | Chapters | Effect | Description | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lovely Man | ∎∎ | Courage | The Man's Life series, Vol. 1. Reading it may raise your Courage. | ¥1,200 | Yomenaido Bookstore (4/20) |
| Forever Macho | ∎∎ | Courage | The Man's Life series, Vol. 2. Reading it may raise your Courage. | ¥1,200 | Yomenaido Bookstore (6/1) |
| Man of History | ∎∎ | Courage | The Man's Life series, Vol. 3. Reading it may raise your Courage. | ¥1,200 | Yomenaido Bookstore (7/15) |
| Man-God | ∎∎ | Courage | The Man's Life series, Vol. 4. Reading it may raise your Courage. | ¥1,200 | Yomenaido Bookstore (8/24) |
| Farewell to Man | ∎∎ | Courage | The Man's Life series, Vol. 5. Reading it may raise your Courage. | ¥1,200 | Yomenaido Bookstore (10/9) |
| Off Today | ∎∎ | Understanding | The Timid Teacher series, Vol. 1. Reading it may increase Understanding. | ¥1,500 | Yomenaido Bookstore (5/7) |
| Short on Cash | ∎∎ | Understanding | The Timid Teacher series, Vol. 2. Reading it may increase Understanding. | ¥1,500 | Yomenaido Bookstore (6/28) |
| Changing Careers | ∎∎ | Understanding | The Timid Teacher series, Vol. 3. Reading it may increase Understanding. | ¥1,500 | Yomenaido Bookstore (8/4) |
| Sensei's Friends | ∎∎ | Understanding | The Timid Teacher series, Vol. 4. Reading it may increase Understanding. | ¥1,500 | Yomenaido Bookstore (9/20) |
| The Final Lesson | ∎∎ | Understanding | The Timid Teacher series, Vol. 5. Reading it may increase Understanding. | ¥1,500 | Yomenaido Bookstore (11/1) |
| The O-Cha Way | ∎∎∎∎ | Knowledge, Expression | The first in a series of manuals. Reading it may increase your Knowledge. | - | Strength Social Link (8/10) |
| The Gentle Way | ∎∎∎∎ | Knowledge, Expression | The second in a series of manuals. Reading it may increase your Knowledge. | - | Request 8 |
| The Divine Way | ∎∎∎∎ | Knowledge, Expression | The third in a series of manuals. Reading it may increase your Knowledge. | - | Summer Festival Date Event (8/21) |
| The Ramen Way | ∎∎∎∎ | Knowledge, Expression | The fourth in a series of manuals. Reading it may increase your Knowledge. | - | Eat at Chinese Diner Aiya 8 times |
| The Punk's Way | ∎∎∎∎ | Knowledge, Expression | The fifth in a series of manuals. Reading it may increase your Knowledge. | - | Request 14 |
| Witch Detective | ∎∎∎∎ | Understanding, Diligence | A book for underaged readers. Reading it may increase Understanding. | - | Strength Social Link (5/29) |
| Poly-Land | ∎∎∎∎ | Diligence, Knowledge | A book for underaged readers. Reading it may increase your Diligence. | - | Strength Social Link (7/15) |
| Guide to Pests | ∎∎∎∎ | Knowledge, Courage | A book for underaged readers. Reading it may increase your Knowledge. | - | Request 22 |
| Riddlemania | Understanding, Diligence | A book for underaged readers. Reading it may increase Understanding. | - | Request 27 | |
| Who Am I? | ∎∎∎∎ | Knowledge, Diligence | A book for underaged readers. Reading it may increase your Knowledge. | - | Request 34 |
Persona 5 / Royal[]
In Persona 5, books must be completed before any benefits are gained. The protagonist can generally read books at either the counter in Café Leblanc (during the evening) or at the Shujin Academy library (only during the day, not on holidays). Additionally, there are certain mornings when the protagonist is able to take a free seat on his morning commute on the train, allowing him to read.
When taking books from the Shujin Academy library, the protagonist may only borrow 1 book at a time.
If the protagonist Ranks up Sadayo Kawakami's Confidant, on certain days, he can earn additional time in class to perform certain activities, including reading.
All of the books in the original Persona 5 can be completed in 54 time slots (or 27 days worth of time).
Persona 5 Royal expands the collection of books.
| Name | Chapters | Effect | Description | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Thief | ∎∎ | Knowledge (♪♪♪) | A novel based on Arsène. His clever tricks makes you knowledgeable. | - | Shujin Academy Library |
| Pirate Legend | ∎∎ | Guts (♪♪♪) | The tale of the fearless Captain Kidd. Reading this would build guts. | - | Shujin Academy Library |
| Zorro, the Outlaw | ∎∎ | Kindness (♪♪♪) | The story about Zorro, the gentleman bandit. Read to be a kind gentleman. | - | Shujin Academy Library |
| The Alluring Dancer | ∎∎ | Charm (♪♪♪) | The passionate story of Carmen. For those looking to be charmed. | - | Shujin Academy Library |
| The Gallant Rogue | ∎∎ | Guts (♪♪♪) | Ishikawa Goemon's tale. Experience the guts to defy those in power. | - | Shujin Academy Library (After Yusuke joins) |
| The Illusory Popess | ∎∎ | Kindness (♪♪♪) | The dynamic biography of Johanna. Awakens you to kindness. | - | Shujin Academy Library (After Makoto joins) |
| Cry of Cthulhu | ∎∎ | Guts (♪♪♪) | A book of fictitious mythos. The macabre world would help build guts. | - | Shujin Academy Library (After Futaba joins) |
| Woman in the Dark | ∎∎ | Proficiency (♪♪♪) | The story of Milady. Her changing faces helps make you proficient. | - | Shujin Academy Library (After Haru joins) |
| Musty Pages | ∎ | Unlocks Jinbocho | A guide that lets you feel the atmosphere of the antique book town. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (10/4) |
| Wise Men's Words | ∎∎ | Knowledge (♪♪♪) | A book of quotes by great philosophers. Read to enrich your knowledge. | ¥700 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (6/2) |
| Ghost Encounters | ∎∎ | Guts (♪♪♪) | Hair-raising ghost stories. Reading this will surely steel your guts. | ¥700 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (8/3) |
| Tidying the Heart | ∎∎ | Proficiency (♪♪♪) | A best-seller on cleaning. The author's proficiency is worth studying. | ¥700 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (6/2) |
| Buchiko's Story | ∎∎ | Kindness (♪♪♪) | A heartwarming tale of a dog and his master. It is filled with kindness. | ¥700 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (6/2) |
| Flowerpedia | ∎ | Unlocks flower shop job hints | The essential compendium for anyone in the flower industry. | ¥2,800 | Shinjuku - Hinokuniya Bookstore (8/14) (Must have worked at Rafflesia Flower Shop at least once) |
| Master Swordsman | ∎∎∎ | Guts (♪♪♪ ♪) (displays as 3) |
A book chronicling a great swordsman's life. Find the guts to face death. | ¥8,000 | Jinbocho - Nagiuri Bookstore (8/30) |
| Call Me Chief | ∎∎∎ | Kindness (♪♪♪ ♪) (displays as 3) |
Biography of a beloved leader. His warm character shows much kindness. | ¥8,000 | Jinbocho - Nagiuri Bookstore (10/9) (Must have read "Master Swordsman") |
| Reckless Casanova | ∎∎∎ | Charm (♪♪♪ ♪) (displays as 3) |
A book about the romantic life of a ladies man. Learn from his charm. | ¥8,000 | Jinbocho - Nagiuri Bookstore (10/30) (Must have read "Call Me Chief") |
| Shitamachi Reborn | ∎ | Unlocks Asakusa | A book on the old district reborn thanks to the new Tokyo Sky Tower. | - | Complete the request "Who's Muscling in Yongen-Jaya?" |
| Tokyo Shrines | ∎ | Unlocks Meiji Shrine | A photo guidebook of the shrines hidden in the big city. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (10/4) |
| Fishpond Spotter | ∎ | Unlocks Ichigaya | A guidebook for beginners on the popular fishing ponds. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taihedo Bookstore (8/3) |
| Yoncha Wanderer | ∎ | Unlocks Yongen-Jaya shortcuts (Bathhouse & Batting Cage) |
A magazine compiling information about Yongen-Jaya. | - | Clean room |
| Museum of Stars | ∎ | Unlocks Ikebukuro | A star-gazing guidebook that has a special on planetariums. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (10/4) |
| Batting Science | ∎ | Unlocks Third Eye while batting | A thorough analysis of batting. Could help with your baseball skills. | ¥2,800 | Shinjuku - Hinokuniya Bookstore (7/5) (Must have gone to the Batting Cages at least once) |
| Essence of Fishing | ∎ | Unlocks Third Eye while fishing | A book explaining the tricks of fishing. Now you can be a master! | ¥2,800 | Shinjuku - Hinokuniya Bookstore (11/15) (Must have gone fishing at Ichigaya at least once) |
| Speed Reading | ∎ | Read twice as fast | A book on the basics of speed reading. Increases your reading speed. | ¥12,000 | Jinbocho - Nagiuri Bookstore (11/2) (Must have read "Reckless Casanova") |
| Cinema Treasures | ∎ | Increases stat bonuses from watching films | A must for film buffs. Allows you to enjoy movies even more. | ¥2,800 | Shinjuku - Hinokuniya Bookstore (7/5) (Must have gone to the movies at least once) |
| Chinese Sweets | ∎ | Unlocks Chinatown | A guidebook to enjoy the sweets found within Chinatown. | - | Complete the request "Part-time Job, Full-time Hell" (9/6) |
| Theme Park Escort | ∎ | Unlocks Maihama | A book to help men not get lost while visiting amusement parks. | - | Complete the request "We Aren't Just Your Slaves" (9/6) |
| Medjed Menace | ∎∎ | Knowledge (♪♪♪) | A book on the hacker group Medjed. Be knowledgeable about internet crimes. | ¥1,200 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (6/2) |
| Playing the Game
(The Art of Charm in Royal) |
∎∎ | Charm (♪♪♪) | Tips from a famous pickup artist. Learn the charm to hook up with someone. | ¥700 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (6/2) |
| Game Secrets | ∎ | Unlocks cheat codes while playing games | A compilation of tricks for every video game. Makes any game easy. | ¥2,800 | Shinjuku - Hinokuniya Bookstore (11/12) (Must have played video games at least once) |
| Weekend Parks | ∎ | Unlocks Inokashira Park | A book that introduces great parks for spending a quiet weekend. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (6/2) |
| Vague | ∎ | Unlocks Harajuku | A fashion magazine for girls with unique tastes. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (10/4) |
| Nightlife Hotspots | ∎ | Unlocks Seaside Park | A magazine showcasing date spots geared toward adults. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (6/2) |
| Persona 5 Royal | |||||
| Dressed in Ashes | ∎∎ | Charm (♪♪♪) | A girl facing unfortunate circumstances. Learn about leading a charmed life. | - | Shujin Academy Library (After Sumire awakens) |
| The Hero with a Bow | ∎∎ | Courage (♪♪♪) | The daring tales of Robin Hood. Reading this could help build your guts. | - | Shujin Academy Library (After Akechi joins) |
| Speed Reader | ∎ | Read twice as fast | Easy-to-learn speed-reading techniques. Increases your reading speed. | - | Shujin Academy Library (7/1) |
| Yoncha Walker 04 | ∎∎ | Unlocks Yongen-Jaya shortcuts | A magazine compiling information about Yongen-Jaya. | - | Clean room |
| Night Skies | ∎ | Unlocks Ikebukuro | A star-gazing guidebook that has a special on planetariums. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taiheido Bookstore (10/4) |
| Aquarium-a-Day | ∎ | Unlocks Shinagawa | A guidebook that lists attractions in aquariums all over Tokyo. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taihedo Bookstore (7/17) |
| Nakano Walker | ∎ | Unlocks Nakano | A guidebook that covers popular and obscure spots alike. | ¥1,800 | Shibuya Central Street - Taihedo Bookstore (10/1) |
| The Craft of Cinema | ∎ | Increases stat bonuses from watching DVDs and films | A comprehensive guide on increasing emotional depth on camera. For film buffs. | ¥2,800 | Shinjuku - Hinokuniya Bookstore (7/5) (Must have gone to the movies at least once) |
| Learn Pro Darts | ∎ | Unlocks Third Eye while playing darts | Techniques written by a professional darts player. | ¥2,800 | Shinjuku - Hinokuniya Bookstore (7/5) (Must have played darts at least once) |
| ABCs of Crafting | ∎ | Doubles the maximum amount of times infiltration tools can be crafted | Basics for the aspiring craftsman. Improves skills for making infiltration tools. | ¥2,800 | Shinjuku - Hinokuniya Bookstore (7/5) (Must have crafted an infiltration tool at least once) |
| Expert Billiards | ∎ | Special shots available at billiards Helps unlock Technical Rank 2 |
Techniques written by a professional billiards player. | ¥3,500 | Shibuya - Underground Mall Sports Store (Must have played billiards at least once) |
| Billiards Magician | ∎ | Special shots available at billiards Helps unlock Technical Rank 4 |
Miraculous techniques by a billiards master. Learn about massé. | - | Shibuya - Underground Mall Sports Store (Received when technical rank increases to 3 in billiards) |
| Heroic Revelations | ∎∎∎ | Knowledge (♪♪♪ ♪) (displays as 3) |
The epic of a tireless seeker of wisdom. May impart knowledge upon the reader. | ¥8,000 | Jinbocho - Nagiuri Bookstore (Must have read Master Swordsman) |
| The Art of Automata | ∎∎∎ | Proficiency (♪♪♪ ♪) (displays as 3) |
The passion involved in being an automata technician. May improve one's proficiency. | ¥8,000 | Jinbocho - Nagiuri Bookstore (Must have read Master Swordsman) |
| Knowing the Heart | ∎ | Technical combinations are expanded | Old book about the fragility of the human heart. Expands Technical conditions. | ¥12,000 | Jinbocho - Nagiuri Bookstore (Must read Jinbocho's other books first) |
| Factorization Guide | ∎ | Increases stat bonuses when studying | Well-thumbed reference book. Increases the effectiveness of studying. | - | Trade MRE Ration to Trader Sakai in Kichijoji |
Persona O.A.[]
At the end of an infiltration, up to one book may be obtained.
Each type of book has 5 options, with each being able to boost one Social Stat. In O.A., all books grant the same kinds of options and the same rewards - the only difference between them is their contents.
Many of the books and their contents reference previous entries from the Persona series.
| Book | Options | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +Knowledge | +Guts | +Proficiency | +Kindness | +Charm | |
| Nightlife Hotspots | Planetarium | Bar Crossroads | Luxury Sushi Restaurant | Museum | Ferris Wheel |
| Guide to Pests | List of Pests | Pest Diet | Pest Home | Coexistence with Pests | Pest Fortune-telling |
| Game Walker | Mu Continent | Game Panic | Fishpond | Super Baron | Akiba Castle |
| Monthly Cat | The Charm of Hair Loss | Always Together | Cat Culture | Cat Story | Paw Paradise |
| Master Swordsman | Swordsman, Hunger Volume | Swordsman, Reversal Volume | Swordsman, Escape Volume | Swordsman, Training Volume | Swordsman, Crying Volume |
| The Divine Way | Learning Page | Attire Page | Cartoon Page | Trouble Page | Mystery Solving Page |
| Extreme Curry (Tokyo Version) | Enchanted Spices | Spicy Hell Hour | Big Expedition | Showa Curry Shop | Curry New Century |
| Boy Everyday | Detective Jinan | Dragon Cube | Don't Touch | Fighter DOKI | Tiger Blur |
| (Continued) Weakling Teacher | 1 - Hermit Stone | 2 - Night Diary | 3 - Look Good | 4 - Prefer Correspondence | 5 - Buy a Jar |
| Man of History | What is a Han | Han Away | Han Manners | Han Dining Table | Han Dynasty |
| Chinese Sweets Navigation | Malay Sponge Cake | Guilinggao | Kowloon Ball | Ginger Milk Pudding | Annin Tofu |
| DVD Flyer | The Running Dead | The X Folders | Jail Break | ICU | Not-so-hot Betsy |
| Tokyo Movie Navigation | Soraemon | Like a Dragon | Pach Saw | Mes Miserables | The Duhvengers |
| Tokyo Town Guru | Moist Katsu Bun | Melon Pan | Foreign Nikuman | Legendary Yaki-Imo | Coffee Shop Curry |
| Ramen Straight Line | Golden Soup Noodles | Heaped Meat Noodles | Extra-fine Tsukemen | Light Soy Sauce Noodles | Special Toro Meat Noodles |
