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There’s plenty of stuff to keep you busy throughout the course ofPersona 4 Golden, between dungeon-crawling and trying to solve a series of murders, but if you’ve got the time to sit down and turn a few pages, books are a great way to build your skills. While some serve to bolster abilities, the majority of them are great ways to boost your social stats.
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So while it may not be the most exciting of Yu’s available activities, it definitely comes with benefits! Below, you’ll find all the info you need about books in Persona 4 Golden.
Persona 4 Golden’s Books, Explained
While a few books can be found in other places, the majority of your books will come fromYomenaido Bookstore, which you can visit in theSouth Shopping District.
If they don’t come from the bookstore, you’ll receive books following requests or events with your social links.
YourStrength social linkcan make it impossible to obtain all the books!
Choosing thesoccer teamover basketball is your ticket to finishing your library.
With most books boosting at least one of your five social stats, reading is one of the most effective ways toraise your social stats. We’ve got guides for raising each stat, but reading the books related to each stat is a surefire way to improve that skill when you’re finished reading.
Each book has between2-5 chapters, andreading one chapter consumes a single time slot.
If you finish the bookHyperspeed Reader, you’ll then permanently be able to readtwo chapters at once.
Finishing all books in Persona 4 Golden gives you theReader Kingaccessory, which boosts your Magic stat by 10.
Finally, there isone achievement/trophytied to your reading goals, too. By finishingall books in one playthrough, you’ll unlock theCompulsive Readeraccolade.
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8/4
¥1,500
10/12
¥1,200
6/11
¥1200
8/24
7/15
5/6
9/20
6/28
11/1
4/20
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Attempts available when fishing
¥1,600
The number of bugs available to catch
¥1,800
Understanding gained when folding origami
5/20
¥3,000
Expression gained when translating
¥3,200
Reel speed when fishing
¥4,800
Knowledge gained when studying
¥2,800
Effects gained from eating at Chinese Diner Aiya
¥4,200
Speeds garden harvest speed by one day
¥3,600
Chapters read in one sitting, from one to two
¥9,800
Diligence gained when folding envelopes
Courage gained when working at the hospital
¥3,400
How To Obtain Books From Social Links Or Events
The only way to guarantee getting all three of your Strength social link books is tojoin the soccer team.
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Knowledge/Diligence
Rank 4 with Strength social link on7/15
Receive a call from Kou to plan a study date, and tell him you’re allergic to algebra.
Rank 1-3 with Strength social link on5/29
Knowledge/Expression
Eat eight meals at Chinese Diner Aiya
You unlock theReader Kingaccessory andCompulsive Readerachievements after you’ve finished the last chapter of your final book. Happy reading!
