Attention, literary enthusiasts! Pelican Town now hosts a traveling book merchant twice monthly, introduced in the latest game update. Marcello, recognizable from Harvey’s memorable storyline, operates a balloon stall stocked with valuable knowledge.
Locating the Literary Merchant
The vendor’s stall can be challenging to find initially. Search north of Pierre’s General Store for a discreet sign, then navigate past JojaMart’s rear to clear debris blocking a hidden staircase. The elevated area reveals Marcello’s floating marketplace.
Visitation Schedule
Marcello appears randomly twice per season:
- Spring: 11, 12, 21, 22, 25
- Summer: 9, 12, 18, 25, 27
- Fall: 4, 7-9, 12, 19, 22, 25
- Winter: 5, 11, 12, 19, 22, 24
Check Pierre’s calendar for balloon icons or watch for morning notifications to confirm visitations.
Available Tomes
| Price Catalogue | 3,000g | Displays item sell prices in descriptions |
| Treasure Appraisal Guide | 20,000g | Increases artifact resale value |
| Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick | 20,000g | +1 Defense boost |
| Queen Of Sauce Cookbook | 50,000g | Unlocks missed recipes |
| Friendship 101 | 20,000g | Accelerates relationship building |
| Jewels Of The Sea | 20,000g | Fishing chests may contain roe |
| Book Of Stars | 15,000g | +250 XP across all skills |
| Woodcutter’s Weekly | 8,000g | +250 Foraging XP |
| Stardew Valley Almanac | 10,000g | +250 Farming XP |
| Mining Monthly | 8,000g | +250 Mining XP |
| Combat Quarterly | 5,000g | +250 Combat XP |
| Bait And Bobber | 5,000g | +250 Fishing XP |
| Ol’ Slitherlegs | 25,000g | Enhanced movement through vegetation |
| Horse: The Book | 25,000g | Equine speed enhancement |
| Way Of The Wind pt. 2 | 35,000g | Additional speed boost |
| Way Of The Wind pt. 1 | 15,000g | Base movement speed increase |
Alternative Book Sources
| Woody’s Secret | Tree-chopping discovery | 5% chance for double wood |
| Raccoon Journal | Complete raccoon family quests | Improved mixed seed drops |
| The Diamond Hunter | Dwarf diamond exchange | Stone yields diamonds |
| The Art O’ Crabbing | SquidFest reward | 25% crab pot bonus |
| The Alleyway Buffet | Blacksmith’s trash can | Better garbage loot |
| Monster Compendium | Enemy drops | Double monster loot |
| Mapping Cave Systems | Adventurer’s Guild secret | 50% item retrieval discount |
| Dwarvish Safety Manual | Mine Dwarf’s stock | Reduced explosive damage |
| Book of Mysteries | Mystery Boxes | Enhanced box discovery |
| Animal Catalogue | Marnie’s year-two stock | 24/7 animal shop access |
Trade-In Rewards
| Woody’s Secret | 20 Hardwood pieces |
| Woodcutter’s Weekly | 100 Standard wood units |
| Stardew Valley Almanac | Two Pepper Popper meals |
| Monster Compendium | Slime equipment pieces |
| Mining Monthly | 20 Coal units |
| Jewels of the Sea | Assorted jellies |
| Jack Be Nimble | Three Stuffing meals |
| Combat Quarterly | Monster Musk |
| Book of Stars | Eight Fairy Dust bags |
| Book of Mysteries | Seven Mystery Boxes |
| Bait and Bobber | 30 Deluxe Bait units |