WoW Forever Library Books Tracker
Datamined · build 70009ReportedLocations checked 2026-09-29
There are 40 library books in the WoW Forever client. Collect them around the world and turn them in to Garion Wendell in Stormwind's Mage Quarter (Alliance) or Owen Thadd in Undercity's Magic Quarter (Horde). 10 books complete Friend of the Library (a choice of two necks); 20 complete Greater Friend of the Library (a choice of two rings).
Turn-ins and rewards
Where to hand them in
- Alliance: Garion Wendell, Mage Quarter, Stormwind City (37.5, 80.8)
- Horde: Owen Thadd, Magic Quarter, Undercity (73.4, 33.0)
Rewards
- Friend of the Library (10 books): Scholarly Pendant (Neck, item level 25) or Erudite's Amulet (Neck, item level 25)
- Greater Friend of the Library (20 books): Field Researcher's Loop (Ring, item level 40) or Philanthropist's Ring (Ring, item level 40)
Book names and reward items are from the game client. Locations, turn-in NPCs and book counts are reported by the sources below; we mark where they disagree.
Book tracker
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| Got it | Book | Zone | Coordinates | Where exactly | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Luddite's Guide to Caring for Your Demonic PetContains useful tips for keeping pet imps out of your reagents. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Swamp of Sorrows | 61.2, 22.2 | Fallow Sanctuary | Both sources agree | |
| A Mind of MetalDwarven techniques for applying magic to metallurgy, strip-mining and heavy industry. An informative, if bleak, addition to any library's collection. | Searing Gorge | 37.8, 49.5 | Tent table | Both sources agree | |
| A Study of the LightTeachings of the Light with notes from the perspective of a famous mage. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Eastern Plaguelands | 71.8, 48.2 | Light's Hope Chapel | Both sources agree | |
| Eastern Plaguelands | 81.7, 57.8 | — | One source | ||
| A Web of Lies: Debunking Myths and LegendsAn incomplete thesis claiming spiders are harmless, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection. | Arathi Highlands | 73.3, 65.1 | Witherbark Village | Both sources agree | |
| Arcanic Systems ManualPoorly-organized troubleshooting tips for goblin technology. A fine addition to any library's collection. | The Barrens | 56.3, 8.8 | Sludge Fen | One source | |
| Archmage Antonidas: The Unabridged AutobiographySomewhat self-indulgent, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection. | Ironforge | 76.0, 10.7 | Hall of Explorers | Both sources agree | |
| Elwynn Forest | 65.4, 70.1 | — | One source | ||
| Archmage Theocritus' Research JournalResearch notes from the Tower of Azora. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Elwynn Forest | 65.4, 70.1 | Tower of Azora, on a table | Both sources agree | |
| Ataeric: On Arcane CuriositiesThe writings of a notable Kirin Tor archmage. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Silverpine Forest | 43.4, 41.2 | The Sepulcher | Both sources agree | |
| Basilisks: Should Petrification be Feared?Attempted research on the use of basilisk parts as reagents. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Stranglethorn Vale | 41.5, 50.8 | Crystalvein Mine | Both sources agree | |
| Baxtan: On Destructive MagicsThe writings of a notable Goblin mage. A fine addition to any library's collection. | The Barrens | 62.7, 36.3 | Ratchet, engineering building | Both sources agree | |
| Bewitchments and GlamoursSpells for manipulation and deception. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Westfall | 45.4, 70.5 | House in Moonbrook | Both sources agree | |
| Conjurer's CodexA pre-war collection of spells and arcane theories that have largely fallen out of modern use. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Blasted Lands | 55.3, 32.2 | Open ground | Both sources agree | |
| Crimes Against AnatomyWritten by Doctor Krastinov. A questionable addition to any library's collection. | Duskwood | 16.6, 28.5 | Dawning Wood Catacombs | Both sources agree | |
| Defensive Magics 101An introductory guide to defensive magic and barriers. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Alterac Mountains | 48.5, 57.6 | Gallows' Corner tower | Both sources agree | |
| Demons and YouA strange text defending demons, yet nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection. | Desolace | 55.0, 27.1 | Thunder Axe Fortress | Both sources agree | |
| Everyday EtiquetteA guide to the role of elementary magic in polite Highborne society. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Azshara | 20.7, 62.0 | Haldarr Encampment | Both sources agree | |
| Fury of the LandClosely guarded shamanistic secrets of the Grimtotem clan. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Stonetalon Mountains | 74.4, 85.7 | Grimtotem Post tent | Both sources agree | |
| Geomancy: The Stone-Cold TruthTheories on the origin and usage of elemental magic. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Thousand Needles | 34.2, 40.0 | Darkcloud Pinnacle | Both sources agree | |
| Goaz ScrollsWritten in lost Titan script, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection. | Wetlands | 33.6, 47.9 | Whelgar's Excavation Site | Both sources agree | |
| Ka-Boom!Scrawlings from an enterprising engineer on integrating explosives into technology. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Winterspring | 60.7, 37.7 | Everlook | Both sources agree | |
| Legends of the TidesagesCovered in illegible notes and diagrams scrawled by an unsteady hand. It could still be a decent addition to any library's collection. | Tanaris | 72.7, 47.8 | Pirate camp | Both sources agree | |
| Magma or Lava?Well-versed notes on the difference between different fire elementals. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Blackrock Mountain | 48.4, 63.6 | Before Blackrock Depths | Both agree on the place | |
| Mummies: A Guide to the Unsavory UndeadTales frightening enough to scare even the most hardy of warriors. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Badlands | 56.9, 39.5 | Crypt in the mountains | Both sources agree | |
| Nar'thalas Almanac, Vol. 74Arcane research of the ancient quel'dorei. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Darkshore | 59.6, 22.2 | Ruins of Mathystra | Both sources agree | |
| Necromancy 101A beginner's guide to one's first foray into raising the dead. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Western Plaguelands | 69.4, 72.8 | Scholomance, outside | Both agree on the place | |
| Northern Kalimdor - A Comprehensive GuideThe definitive guidebook for touring the northern reaches of Kalimdor. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Felwood | 65.2, 3.2 | Timbermaw Hold | Both sources agree | |
| Rumi of Gnomeregan: The Collected WorksThe writings of a notable Gnome mage. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Loch Modan | 35.6, 48.9 | Thelsamar inn, upstairs | Both sources agree | |
| Westfall | 52.7, 53.8 | Sentinel Hill inn | Both sources agree | ||
| Runes of the Sorcerer-KingsA relic of the mighty ogre empires of Draenor. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Loch Modan | 77.5, 14.1 | Mo'grosh Stronghold cave | Both sources agree | |
| RwlRwlRwlRwl!The strange passages are faint but somewhat readable despite water damage. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Dustwallow Marsh | 57.1, 20.9 | Murloc camp near Witch Hill | Both sources agree | |
| Sanguine SorceryOutlines a variety of powerful blood rituals. A controversial addition to any library's collection. | Swamp of Sorrows | 70.0, 51.0 | Roof of the Temple of Atal'Hakkar | Both agree on the place | |
| Scourge: Undead Menace or Misunderstood?A controversial collection of notes questioning the dangers of the Scourge. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Eastern Plaguelands | 26.5, 15.0or 31.2, 21.0 | Before the Stratholme bridge | Sources disagree | |
| Secrets of the DreamersObservations and insights on the Emerald Dream. A fine addition to any library's collection. | The Barrens | 52.8, 54.7or 46.0, 36.5 | Wailing Caverns cave system | Sources disagree | |
| Stonewrought DesignSturdy architectural techniques capable of withstanding all but the most cataclysmic disasters. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Blackrock Mountain | 48.6, 64.2 | Near the center vault | Both agree on the place | |
| The Apothecary's Metaphysical PrimerElementary notes on arcane theory and spell research, compiled by Archmage Rotwick of the Royal Apothecary Society. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Tirisfal Glades | 59.5, 52.3 | Brill alchemy shop, on a shelf | Both sources agree | |
| The Dalaran Digest, Vol. 23Arcane research of the Kirin Tor. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Silverpine Forest | 63.5, 63.1 | Ambermill, on a bookshelf | Both sources agree | |
| The Knight and the LadyA well-worn fictional novel with handwritten notes in the margins. An interesting addition to any library's collection. | Eastern Plaguelands | 47.3, 42.3or 54.4, 51.1 | — | Sources disagree | |
| The Lessons of Ta'zoA tracing of etchings written by a great Troll mage. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Orgrimmar | 38.7, 78.4 | Valley of Spirits | Both agree on the place | |
| The Liminal and the ArcaneThe words swim on the page, defying attempts to read them. A puzzling addition to any library's collection. | Feralas | 50.6, 15.7 | South of Jademir Lake | Both sources agree | |
| Undead PotatoesNotes on the impact of the scourge on farming. A fine addition to any library's collection. | Western Plaguelands | 38.2, 54.6 | Felstone Field farmhouse | Both sources agree | |
| Venomous JourneysNotes on the mind-altering properties of various toxins and venoms. A fine addition to any library's collection. | The Hinterlands | 36.0, 72.8 | Shadra'Alor | Both sources agree |
A few books have more than one reported spot. Where the two sources give different coordinates, both are shown; go to the first and check the second if it is not there. Found a book somewhere else? Tell us.
Library books FAQ
How many library books are there in WoW Forever?
40. Every book is an item in the game client whose description calls it an addition to a library's collection.
Where do you turn in library books?
Alliance: Garion Wendell, Mage Quarter, Stormwind City (about 37.5, 80.8). Horde: Owen Thadd, Magic Quarter, Undercity (about 73.4, 33.0).
What are the library book rewards?
10 books: Scholarly Pendant or Erudite's Amulet (item level 25 necks). 20 books: Field Researcher's Loop or Philanthropist's Ring (item level 40 rings).
Related
The books are spread across the leveling zones from Elwynn Forest to Winterspring, so collect them as you quest. For more account-wide progress, see the Legacy planner; if you play a caster, the Mage guide covers the class the books were written for.
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