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Fuuka and the protagonist reading in the dorm

Books are a recurring mechanic in the Persona series.

Overview

Books were first introduced as a mechanic in Persona 4. Each book has varying amounts of chapters the protagonist can read, and finishing a book grants bonuses such as Social Stats or assistance with other activities.

Mechanics by Game

Persona 3 Reload

Books are a night time activity at Iwatodai Dorm with fellow S.E.E.S. members. Doing this three times with each of them will either unlock or upgrade their Characteristics. Reading with them will also grant Social Stats points. If a Social Link is established with a character, +1 Social Links points will be granted as well.

Character Genre Social Stat
Fuuka Yamagishi Science Fiction +2 Academics
Mitsuru Kirijo Historical Fiction +2 Academics
Junpei Iori Sports Manga +2 Courage
Aigis Gangsta Novels +2 Charm

Persona 4

Books can be purchased from Yomenaido Bookstore, obtained from Quests, or obtained from Social Links. The protagonist can read 1-2 chapters at a time in his bedroom at the Dojima Residence. Each reading session increases his Social Stats by the amount under the "Effect" column regardless of how many chapters he reads. Each book can only be read once. Reading all of the books rewards the Reader King accessory which increases Magic +10.

Book Chapters Description Effect Price Obtained
The Lovely Man 4 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. I. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +5 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting April 20
Forever Macho 4 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. II. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +5 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting June 1
Man of History 4 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. III. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +5 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting July 15
Man-God 4 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. IV. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +5 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting August 24
Farewell to Man 4 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. V. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +5 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting October 9
Off Today 4 The Bullied Teacher Vol. I. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +5 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting May 7
Short on Cash 4 The Bullied Teacher Vol. II. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +5 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting June 28
Changing Careers 4 The Bullied Teacher Vol. III. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +5 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting August 4
Sensei's Friends 4 The Bullied Teacher Vol. IV. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +5 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting September 20
The Final Lesson 4 The Bullied Teacher Vol. V. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +5 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting November 1
The O-Cha Way 4 Manual Vol. I. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +3, Expression +3 Special: August 10, select "Sure" then "Sure" again when Kou calls
The Gentle Way 4 Manual Vol. II. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +3, Expression +3 Quest: #8
The Divine Way 4 Manual Vol. III. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +3, Expression +3 Special: August 21, go to the festival with any one of the girls and pray at the shrine
The Ramen Way 4 Manual Vol. IV. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +3, Expression +3 Special: Eat at Chinese Diner Aiya 8 times
The Punk's Way 4 Manual Vol. V. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +3, Expression +3 Quest: #14
Witch Detective 4 For young readers. Reading it may increase Understanding/Diligence. Understanding +3, Diligence +3 Special: May 29, select "Sure" then "Thanks" when Kou calls
Poly-land 4 For young readers. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Diligence. Knowledge +3, Diligence +3 Special: July 15, select "Okay" when Kou calls
Guide to Pests 4 For young readers. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Courage. Knowledge +3, Courage +3 Quest: #22
Picross Rules! 4 For young readers. Reading it may increase Understanding/Diligence. Understanding +3, Diligence +3 Quest: #27
Who Am I? 4 For young readers. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Diligence. Knowledge +3, Diligence +3 Quest: #34

Persona 4 Golden

Golden adds new books that help with Part-Time Jobs, Gardening, Fishing, and other activities. After finishing a book, the protagonist gains a Social Stat boost or another effect. Furthermore, reading during bad weather also grants the protagonist Social Stats depending on which book he's reading. Reading all of the books rewards the Reader King accessory which increases Magic +10 and unlocks an achievement.

Book Chapters Bad Weather Bonus Description Effect When Completed Price Obtained
Expert Study Methods 3 Knowledge +5 Finish reading to help increase Knowledge gained when studying. Social stat gain increased +3 when studying at home or at the library, rare chance to gain an additional +3 ¥‎2800 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting April 20
English Made Easy 3 Expression +5 Finish reading to help increase Expression more when translating. Social stat gain increased +3 when translating and double chance of increased pay ¥‎3200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting May 20
100 Ghost Stories 3 Courage +5 Finish reading these scary stories to help increase Courage. Social stat gain increased +3 when working at the hospital ¥‎3400 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting June 11
Office Work Manual 3 Diligence +5 Finish reading to help increase Diligence more when making envelopes. Social stat gain increased +3 when pasting envelopes and double chance of increased pay ¥‎2800 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting May 6
Easy Origami 3 Understanding +5 Finish reading to help boost Understanding more when folding cranes. Social stat gain increased +3 when folding cranes and increases chance of getting +4 points to 90% ¥‎3000 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting May 20
Food Fight! 3 Diligence +5 Finish reading to boost the effects of eating Chinese food more. Social stat gain increased +3 when eating at Aiya (+2 to all 3 stats on a rainy day) ¥‎4200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting August 24
Beginner Fishing 3 Diligence +5 The basic fishing guide. Finish reading to be able to fish more. Able to catch +1 more fish ¥‎1600 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting April 20
Expert Fishing 3 Knowledge +5 Finish reading to get a boost to your reeling speed. Increases reeling speed while fishing ¥‎4800 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting June 28
Catching Bugs 3 Diligence +5 Finish reading to be able to catch more bugs. Able to catch +1 more bug ¥‎1800 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting June 11
World Class Bugs 3 Diligence +5 Finish reading to be able to catch even more bugs. Able to catch +1 more bug ¥‎4800 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting November 11
Home Gardening 3 Knowledge +5 Finish reading to speed vegetable harvest by one day. Vegetables grow 1 day faster ¥‎3600 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting July 15
Hyperspeed Reading 3 Knowledge +5 Finish reading to be able to read two chapters a day. Read 2 chapters in one sitting ¥‎9800 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting August 4
The Lovely Man 2 Courage +5 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. I. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +12 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting April 20
Forever Macho 2 Courage +5 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. II. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +12 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting June 11
Man of History 2 Courage +5 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. III. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +12 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting July 15
Man-God 2 Courage +5 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. IV. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +12 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting August 24
Farewell to Man 2 Courage +5 The Amazing Khan saga, Vol. V. Reading it may raise your Courage. Courage +12 ¥‎1200 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting October 10
Off Today 2 Understanding +5 The Bullied Teacher Vol. I. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +12 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting May 5
Short on Cash 2 Understanding +5 The Bullied Teacher Vol. II. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +12 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting June 28
Changing Careers 2 Understanding +5 The Bullied Teacher Vol. III. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +12 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting August 4
Sensei's Friends 2 Understanding +5 The Bullied Teacher Vol. IV. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +12 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting September 20
The Final Lesson 2 Understanding +5 The Bullied Teacher Vol. V. Reading it may increase Understanding. Understanding +12 ¥‎1500 Yomenaido Bookstore: On sale starting November 1
The O-Cha Way 4 Knowledge +5 Manual Vol. I. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +12, Expression +12 Special: August 10, select "Sure" then "Sure" again when Kou calls
The Gentle Way 4 Knowledge +5 Manual Vol. II. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +12, Expression +12 Quest: #18
The Divine Way 4 Knowledge +5 Manual Vol. III. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +12, Expression +12 Special: August 21, go to the festival with any one of the girls and pray at the shrine
The Ramen Way 4 Knowledge +5 Manual Vol. IV. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +12, Expression +12 Special: Eat at Chinese Diner Aiya 8 times
The Punk's Way 4 Knowledge +5 Manual Vol. V. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Expression. Knowledge +12, Expression +12 Quest: #20
Witch Detective 4 Understanding +5 For young readers. Reading it may increase Understanding/Diligence. Understanding +12, Diligence +12 Special: May 29, select "Sure" then "Thanks" when Kou calls
Poly-land 4 Diligence +5 For young readers. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Diligence. Knowledge +12, Diligence +12 Special: July 15, select "Okay" when Kou calls
Guide to Pests 4 Knowledge +5 For young readers. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Courage. Knowledge +12, Courage +12 Quest: #34
Picross Rules! 4 Understanding +5 For young readers. Reading it may increase Understanding/Diligence. Understanding +12, Diligence +12 Quest: #40
Who Am I? 4 Knowledge +5 For young readers. Reading it may increase Knowledge/Diligence. Knowledge +12, Diligence +12 Quest: #45

Persona 5

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Joker can buy books or borrow one from the school library. In addition to reading in the library or at Leblanc, Joker can also read on the way to school if he scores a seat, and also in the middle of class if Temperance is high enough.

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Persona 4: Dancing All Night

Main article: Items in Persona 4: Dancing All Night

Books can be purchased from Tanaka's shop. When used in Free Dance, they have various negative effects that make clearing tracks more difficult, but in return, the player earns bonus P$.

Anime Appearances

Persona 4 The Animation

In episode 14, Yu is shown reading the book Changing Careers in his bedroom. During dinner, he told his uncle and Adachi that he was helping a fox out, but both of them started laughing at him and assumed he was joking. As he reads the book, he sees the sentence, "...even if I say it, people will just laugh at me." He comments out loud, remarking on how true this is due to what happened at dinner.

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