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Library books

All 40 library books with their places, how well the sources agree, and the rewards.

State of research: 26 Sept 2026, beta build 1.60.1.70009.

How the collection works

Library books lie in the open world across both continents. Turned in at the library, 10 books complete "Friend of the Library" and 20 books complete "Greater Friend of the Library". Seven further books can only be collected by mages. Mages who complete the collection unlock a Research skill that creates spell scrolls. The locations are largely the same as in Season of Discovery; a few books have moved.

40 titles, 41 places, 7 for mages only

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Rewards

10 booksFriend of the LibraryChoose one: Scholarly PendantScholarly PendantNo tooltip in this build. · Erudite's AmuletErudite's AmuletNo tooltip in this build. (neck)
20 booksGreater Friend of the LibraryChoose one: Field Researcher's LoopField Researcher's LoopNo tooltip in this build. · Philanthropist's RingPhilanthropist's RingNo tooltip in this build. (ring)
Mages onlyReward per mage-only book (reported by zf-library).Comprehension CharmComprehension CharmNo tooltip in this build.
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Where to hand them in

Alliance

Garion Wendell

Stormwind CityStormwind CityNo tooltip in this build. · Mage Quarter 37.6, 80.8

Horde

Owen Thadd

UndercityUndercityNo tooltip in this build. · Magic Quarter 73.4, 33.0

Alliance · Mages only

Jennea CannonJennea CannonNo tooltip in this build.

Stormwind CityStormwind CityNo tooltip in this build. · Mage trainer 38.6, 79.6

Horde · Mages only

Oran SnakewritheOran SnakewritheNo tooltip in this build.

UndercityUndercityNo tooltip in this build. · Mage trainer 73.6, 33.0

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The books

Sources agreeBoth guides give the same place within about one map percent.One sourceOnly one guide gives coordinates.Sources differThe guides give clearly different places; the first value follows the primary guide.Moved, not found yetThe book has moved in Forever and no source has found the new place yet.
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Agreement
Who can collect
Second sourceWhere exactly
Defensive Magics 101Defensive Magics 101No tooltip in this build.Alterac MountainsAlterac MountainsNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms48.5, 57.6—Sources agreeGallows' Corner, first tower of the ogre fortress
A Web of Lies: Debunking Myths and LegendsA Web of Lies: Debunking Myths and LegendsNo tooltip in this build.Arathi HighlandsArathi HighlandsNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms73.0, 65.073.6, 65.2Sources agreeWitherbark Village, outside a tent
Everyday EtiquetteEveryday EtiquetteNo tooltip in this build.AzsharaAzsharaNo tooltip in this build.Kalimdor20.7, 62.0—Sources agreeHaldarr Encampment, crate beside a hut
Mummies: A Guide to the Unsavory UndeadMummies: A Guide to the Unsavory UndeadNo tooltip in this build.BadlandsBadlandsNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms57.0, 39.056.7, 39.9Sources agreeCrypt on the mountain; path starts near 56.0, 45.0
Stonewrought DesignStonewrought DesignNo tooltip in this build.Blackrock MountainEastern Kingdoms48.6, 64.2—One sourceCenter Vault, large platform in the middle
Magma or Lava?Magma or Lava?No tooltip in this build.Mages onlyBlackrock MountainEastern Kingdoms48.4, 63.6—One sourcePlatform before the Blackrock Depths entrance, outside the instance
Conjurer's CodexConjurer's CodexNo tooltip in this build.Blasted LandsBlasted LandsNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms55.3, 32.2—Sources agreeOn the ground
Nar'thalas Almanac, Vol. 74Nar'thalas Almanac, Vol. 74No tooltip in this build.DarkshoreDarkshoreNo tooltip in this build.Kalimdor59.6, 22.2—Sources agreeRuins of Mathystra, third landing down the stairs
Demons and YouDemons and YouNo tooltip in this build.DesolaceDesolaceNo tooltip in this build.Kalimdor55.0, 28.055.1, 26.2Sources agreeThunder Axe Fortress, bench inside the large building
Crimes Against AnatomyCrimes Against AnatomyNo tooltip in this build.DuskwoodDuskwoodNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms16.7, 28.5—Sources agreeRaven Hill Cemetery crypt
RwlRwlRwlRwl!RwlRwlRwlRwl!No tooltip in this build.Dustwallow MarshDustwallow MarshNo tooltip in this build.Kalimdor57.0, 21.057.2, 20.8Sources agreeWitch Hill, eastern edge of the murloc camp
A Study of the LightA Study of the LightNo tooltip in this build.Eastern PlaguelandsEastern PlaguelandsNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms71.8, 48.281.7, 57.8Sources agreeLight's Hope Chapel; 81.7, 57.8 was the Season of Discovery location
The Knight and the LadyThe Knight and the LadyNo tooltip in this build.Mages onlyEastern PlaguelandsEastern PlaguelandsNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms47.3, 42.354.4, 51.1Sources differOn the ground; the second value is the Season of Discovery location
Scourge: Undead Menace or Misunderstood?Scourge: Undead Menace or Misunderstood?No tooltip in this build.Mages onlyEastern PlaguelandsEastern PlaguelandsNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms26.5, 15.031.2, 21.0Sources differTable before the Stratholme bridge, outside the instance; the second value is the Season of Discovery location
Archmage Theocritus' Research JournalArchmage Theocritus' Research JournalNo tooltip in this build.Elwynn ForestElwynn ForestNo tooltip in this build.Eastern Kingdoms65.4, 70.1—Sources agreeTower of Azora, table halfway up

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Open questions

Whether collecting more than 20 books grants further rewards is unknown.

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Beta testers report that the mage Research skill disappeared after relogging for some players.

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