Library books in WoW Forever
Hand in 10 different books for a necklace, 20 for a ring and 25 for a bow, shield or off-hand. Your earlier books count toward each total. This guide covers 40 book records, with maps for 30 and notes for the remaining locations and gaps.
Rewards
10 books: pick a necklace
Scholarly PendantItem level 23, +3 Stamina, +2 Spirit
Erudite's AmuletItem level 23, +3 Stamina, +2 Agility
The necklace and ring items have no equip-level requirement. The ring quest, Greater Friend of the Library, requires character level 20. Both necklaces appear in the level 20 best in slot archive.
The third tier's bow, shield and off-hand require level 40 to equip. The beta reports the third reward quest opening at level 30, while the current quest record lists a level-35 minimum; check the librarian for your character's eligibility.
Turning them in
- Loot a book first. The librarian only offers the quest while you carry one, and any class can take it.
- Hand it in to your faction's librarian. Each book is its own quest and pays a Comprehension Charm, so you can turn them in one at a time.
- The tenth book unlocks Friend of the Library (quest 78150) and its necklace. Keep collecting different books for the 20-book ring and 25-book reward tier.
| Librarian | Where | Faction |
|---|---|---|
| Garion Wendell | Mage Quarter, Stormwind City (37.6, 80.8) | Alliance |
| Owen Thadd | Magic Quarter, Undercity (73.4, 33) | Horde |
The first 15 books
Eastern Kingdoms
Elwynn Forest
Level 5–10Alliance
- Archmage Theocritus' Research Journal
In Library Book at Tower of Azora, 65.4, 70.1 on the map
"Research notes from the Tower of Azora."
Ironforge
Alliance- Archmage Antonidas: The Unabridged Autobiography
In Library Book, 75.7, 10.5
"Somewhat self-indulgent, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection."
Westfall
Level 9–18Alliance
- Bewitchments and Glamours
In Spellbook at Moonbrook, 45.4, 70.4 on the map
"Spells for manipulation and deception."
- Rumi of Gnomeregan: The Collected Works
In Gnomish Tome at Sentinel Hill, 52.7, 53.8 on the map
Placed in both Westfall and Loch Modan. Either copy is the same book and counts once.
"The writings of a notable Gnome mage."
Duskwood
Level 19–30Contested
- Crimes Against Anatomy
In Spellbook at The Darkened Bank, 16.6, 28.5 on the map
"Written by Doctor Krastinov."
Loch Modan
Level 10–18Alliance
- Runes of the Sorcerer-Kings
In Scrolls at Mo'grosh Stronghold, 77.4, 14.0 on the map
"A relic of the mighty ogre empires of Draenor."
- Rumi of Gnomeregan: The Collected Works
In Gnomish Tome at Thelsamar, 35.6, 48.9 on the map
Placed in both Westfall and Loch Modan. Either copy is the same book and counts once.
"The writings of a notable Gnome mage."
Wetlands
Level 20–30Contested
- Goaz Scrolls
In Scrolls at Whelgar's Excavation Site, 33.6, 47.9 on the map
"Written in lost Titan script, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection."
Silverpine Forest
Level 10–20Horde
- The Dalaran Digest, Vol. 23
In Dalaran Digest at Ambermill, 63.5, 63.1 on the map
"Arcane research of the Kirin Tor."
Tirisfal Glades
Level 5–12Horde
- The Apothecary's Metaphysical Primer
In Apothecary Society Primer at Brill, 59.4, 52.3 on the map
"Elementary notes on arcane theory and spell research, compiled by Archmage Rotwick of the Royal Apothecary Society."
Kalimdor
Darkshore
Level 11–19Alliance
- Nar'thalas Almanac, Vol. 74
In Scrolls at Ruins of Mathystra, 59.8, 22.3 on the map
"Arcane research of the ancient quel'dorei."
The Barrens
Level 10–25Horde
- Arcanic Systems Manual
In Manual at The Sludge Fen, 56.3, 8.8 on the map
"Poorly-organized troubleshooting tips for goblin technology."
- Baxtan: On Destructive Magics
In Goblin Tome at Ratchet, 62.7, 36.3 on the map
"The writings of a notable Goblin mage."
- Secrets of the Dreamers
Cave entrance: The Barrens, 46.0, 36.5 on the map
In a cave: enter at Lushwater Oasis (46.0, 36.5), head for the Cavern of Mists by the Wailing Caverns entrance, and look for Scrolls at 52.8, 54.7 on the cave map. Reported by a player on 22 September 2026.
"Observations and insights on the Emerald Dream."
Stonetalon Mountains
Level 15–25Contested
- Fury of the Land
In Scrolls at Grimtotem Post, 74.4, 85.7 on the map
"Closely guarded shamanistic secrets of the Grimtotem clan."
Orgrimmar
Horde
- The Lessons of Ta'zo
On Ta'zo Mural, 38.7, 78.4 on the map
Horde only. Alliance characters cannot collect this book in Orgrimmar.
"A tracing of etchings written by a great Troll mage."
Higher-level books
These sit in higher-level zones, some inside hostile camps. Pick the ones on your route and check the location notes.
Stranglethorn Vale
Level 30–44Contested
- Basilisks: Should Petrification be Feared?
In Research Notes at Crystalvein Mine, 41.4, 50.9 on the map
On a wooden platform to the right of the mine entrance. You never have to go inside.
"Attempted research on the use of basilisk parts as reagents."
Thousand Needles
Level 24–35Contested
- Geomancy: The Stone-Cold Truth
In Scrolls at Darkcloud Pinnacle, 34.4, 40.1 on the map
The path up the pinnacle starts at 31.0, 37.0. The scrolls are in the largest hut.
"Theories on the origin and usage of elemental magic."
Alterac Mountains
Level 27–39Contested
- Defensive Magics 101
In Manual at Gallows' Corner, 48.4, 57.6 on the map
Inside the first tower of the ogre fortress, whether you come from Tarren Mill or Strahnbrad.
"An introductory guide to defensive magic and barriers."
Dustwallow Marsh
Level 36–43Contested
- RwlRwlRwlRwl!
In Waterlogged Book at Witch Hill, 57.2, 20.8 on the map
On the ground at the eastern edge of the murloc camp, so you can walk in and straight back out.
"The strange passages are faint but somewhat readable despite water damage."
Arathi Highlands
Level 30–40Contested
- A Web of Lies: Debunking Myths and Legends
In Scrolls at Witherbark Village, 73.6, 65.2 on the map
"An incomplete thesis claiming spiders are harmless, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection."
Desolace
Level 30–39Contested
- Demons and You
In Mysterious Book at Thunder Axe Fortress, 55.1, 26.2 on the map
Inside the large building of Thunder Axe Fortress, on a bench against the wall.
"A strange text defending demons, yet nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection."
Badlands
Level 36–45Contested
- Mummies: A Guide to the Unsavory Undead
In Scrolls, 56.7, 39.9 on the map
"Tales frightening enough to scare even the most hardy of warriors."
Swamp of Sorrows
Level 36–43Contested
- Sanguine Sorcery
At Pool of Tears, 70.0, 51.0 on the map
On top of the Sunken Temple, outside the dungeon.
"Outlines a variety of powerful blood rituals."
Tanaris
Level 40–50Contested
- Legends of the Tidesages
In Book at Lost Rigger Cove, 72.7, 47.8 on the map
"Covered in illegible notes and diagrams scrawled by an unsteady hand."
Burning Steppes
Level 50–59Contested
- Stonewrought Design
At Blackrock Mountain, 29.0, 28.9 on the map
On the altar of the tomb in the middle of Blackrock Mountain, beside the dwarf's ghost. No dungeon entry is needed.
"Sturdy architectural techniques capable of withstanding all but the most cataclysmic disasters."
Felwood
Level 47–54Contested
- Northern Kalimdor - A Comprehensive Guide
In Book, 65.2, 3.3 on the map
Inside the Timbermaw Hold tunnel between Felwood and Winterspring.
"The definitive guidebook for touring the northern reaches of Kalimdor."
Western Plaguelands
Level 46–57Contested
- Necromancy 101
At Caer Darrow, 69.4, 72.8 on the map
On a table in the ruined keep on Caer Darrow, above Scholomance and outside the dungeon.
"A beginner's guide to one's first foray into raising the dead."
Eastern Plaguelands
Level 54–59Contested
- A Study of the Light
At Light's Hope Chapel, 71.8, 48.2 on the map
Inside Light's Hope Chapel.
"Teachings of the Light with notes from the perspective of a famous mage."
- The Knight and the Lady
In Book at Corin's Crossing, 54.4, 51.1 on the map
Also found in Eastern Plaguelands at 47.2, 42.3 and by the gates of Stratholme at 25.6, 10.6. Every copy counts as the same book; once you take one, you can't take the others.
"A well-worn fictional novel with handwritten notes in the margins."
Winterspring
Level 55–60Contested
- Ka-Boom!
At Everlook, 60.7, 37.7 on the map
On a shelf behind the alchemy supplier in Everlook.
"Scrawlings from an enterprising engineer on integrating explosives into technology."
Other locations and gaps
- A Luddite's Guide to Caring for Your Demonic Pet
Fallow Sanctuary, Swamp of Sorrows (61.4, 22.4), inside a cage opened with a Rusted Cage Key. Lost One Hunters and Riftseekers drop the key. Its tooltip requires Mage; access for other classes is unconfirmed.
- The Liminal and the Arcane
Unavailable in Forever. Its Season of Discovery location is behind the Nightmare Incursions portal in Oneiros.
- Everyday Etiquette
Haldarr Encampment, Azshara 20.7, 62.0
- Venomous Journeys
Shadra'Alor, The Hinterlands 36.0, 72.8
- A Mind of Metal
The Cauldron, Searing Gorge 37.8, 49.3
- Conjurer's Codex
Blasted Lands 55.4, 32.2
- Undead Potatoes
Felstone Field, Western Plaguelands (38.2, 54.6).
- Scourge: Undead Menace or Misunderstood?
Plaguewood, Eastern Plaguelands (31.2, 21.0). Wait for the patrolling elite to kill the enemies by the table and move away.
- Magma or Lava?
Inside Blackrock Mountain, in the mine passage toward Blackrock Depths beyond the elf offering the Molten Core quest. Exact coordinates are unknown.
- Ataeric: On Arcane Curiosities
Location unknown. The old Sepulcher location has not been confirmed in Forever. The book behind Arugal is the unrelated Black Tome.