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A Bibliophile's Dream
Remember when reading time for the sims was that one red generic book in The Sims 1? Well, bookshelves have since evolved from that one defacto book to over a hundred different books in The Sims 3!
Buyable Books
These books can be bought at the book store and/or come as starter books for a bookshelf.
General
- Sims can read these books for pleasure and enjoyment.
- A sim will get better enjoyment out of reading books that relate to their traits. For example, a Flirty and/or Hopeless Romantic sim will enjoy reading books of the Romance genre more than an Unflirty sim.
| Icon | Title | Author | Genre | # of Pages | Price | EP | Additional Notes |
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A Magnetic Attraction | Grant Rodiek | Trashy | 310 | 80 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Abstract With Turkey | Cecil Wilson | Fiction | 413 | 210 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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The Adventures of Raymundo | Ray Mazza | Children's | 299 | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Baby Incoming: Preparing With Vigilance | Eric Holmberg-Weidler | Non-Fiction/Prenatal | 220 | 300 | File:Ts3.jpg | Read during pregnancy for a mood boost. |
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Commitment Issues | Harvey Williams | Drama | 407 | 130 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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The Crumplebottom Legacy: A Tale | Terri Ledonur | Historical | 301 | 480 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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The Economy | James McLiteralson | Political Memoir | 405 | 300 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Exit at Powell | Len Jean | Satire | 676 | 230 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Game of Thorns | Guy le Frace | Mystery | 309 | 405 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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GPod | Wayne Smug | Science Fiction | 225 | 250 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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How to Spin Plates | Hannon Grey | Non-Fiction | 202 | 360 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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I'm Still Cool | Leonard Prosper | Humor | 653 | 535 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Llama Rights | Peter Siren | Historical | 438 | 610 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Murder In Pleasantview | Alexander Goth | Mystery | 391 | 65 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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The Nobel History of Socks | Linus Becket | Biography | 601 | 1000 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Not Expecting Much | Charlie Richards | Vaudeville | 299 | 940 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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On the Margins | Willy Magnusson | Satire | 212 | 780 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Point Farmer: the Story of Grant Rodiek | Waylon Wilsonoff | Autobiography | 546 | 25 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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The Point of Pointilism | Sebastian Humorsbane | Non-Fiction | 235 | 875 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Special Snowflake | Harvest Rain Song | Romance | 275 | 705 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Stragedy and Other Messterpieces | Gat Moss | Humor | 327 | 135 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Totally Preggers: An Expecting Mother's Tale | Eric Holmberg | Non-Fiction/Prenatal | 180 | 200 | File:Ts3.jpg | Read during pregnancy for a mood boost. |
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Thunking | T. Wilson | Fiction | 142 | 580 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Unicorns for Audrey | S.C. Gastern | Fantasy | 408 | 210 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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The Warlock of Palladia | Matt Goss | Fantasy | 343 | 35 | File:Ts3.jpg | A play on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz |
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Where's Bella? | I.M. Wright | Children's | 107 | 40 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Zombies? Zombies! | Robert Mankowitz | Science Fiction | 1,198 | 155 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Skill Books
Sims can read these to improve general skills like cooking and handiness.
Logic
These books raise the Logic Skill.
| Title | Author | # of Pages | Skill Level | Price | EP | Comments |
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| Logic Vol. 1: Knights vs. Bishops | Matt Goss | 299 | - | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Logic Vol. 2: To Xor or Not to Xor | Matt Goss | 340 | Logic 3 | 500 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Logic Vol. 3: 3.14159265 | Matt Goss | 323 | Logic 6 | 750 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Cooking
These books raise the Cooking Skill.
| Title | Author | # of Pages | Skill Level | Price | EP | Comments |
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| Cooking Vol. 1: Too Much Salt | Mario Oliver | 199 | - | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Cooking Vol. 2: Why You Need Baking Soda | Sha Sha Chu | 203 | Cooking 3 | 500 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Cooking Vol. 3: Yummy and Delicious | Basil Annato | 225 | Cooking 6 | 750 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Handiness
These books raise the Handiness Skill.
| Title | Author | # of Pages | Skill Level | Price | EP | Comments |
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| Handiness Vol. 1: Unplug It First! | Ray Mazza | 200 | - | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Handiness Vol. 2: Turn off the Water! | Ray Mazza | 211 | Handiness 3 | 500 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Handiness Vol. 3: Puddles and Electricity Don't Mix | Ray Mazza | 297 | Handiness 6 | 750 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Charisma
These books raise the Charisma Skill.
| Title | Author | # of Pages | Skill Level | Price | EP | Comments |
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| Charisma Vol. 1: Fixing the Friend Problem | Brock Sweeney | 180 | - | 350 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Charisma Vol. 2: Talking to Anyone | Slater Stone | 201 | Charisma 3 | 500 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Charisma Vol. 3: Becoming Irresistible | Dirk Sterling | 177 | Charisma 6 | 750 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Gardening
These books raise the Gardening Skill.
| Title | Author | # of Pages | Skill Level | Price | EP | Comments |
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| Gardening Vol. 1: The Watercan Chronicles | Margaret Ng | 250 | - | 350 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Gardening Vol. 2: Odor Free Fertilizer | Margaret Ng | 276 | Gardening 3 | 500 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
| Gardening Vol. 3: Gardening to Riches | Margaret Ng | 281 | Gardening 6 | 750 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Fishing
Fishing skill books teach which baits are used for particular fish, but do not add to the sim's fishing skill level.
| Icon | Title | Author | # of Pages | Skill Level | Price | EP | Comments |
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The Wee Swimmers: Reeling Anchovy and Minnow | Mac McHemit | 60 | Fishing 1 | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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The Whiskered Deep: Catfish and You | Cletus Bagsworth | 90 | Fishing 1 | 100 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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All that Glitters is Goldfish | Hank Castwell | 180 | Fishing 1 | 200 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Gilled Tragedy: Trout and Clownfish Baiting Techniques | Remick Statler | 120 | Fishing 2 | 300 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Sushi Swimmers: How to Catch Tuna, Salmon and Blowfish | Parker O'Toole | 180 | Fishing 3 | 400 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Predators of the Deep: Piranha, Shark and Swordfish Tips | Sammy Sturgeon | 180 | Fishing 5 | 500 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Heavenly Delicacies: Hooking the Angelfish and Lobster | Anabelle Austin | 270 | Fishing 5 | 750 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Binary Fishing and Analog Bait for Robotfish | Baylee Bodeen | 360 | Fishing 6 | 1400 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Fishing for the Dead; Deathfish and Vampirefish on the Line | Cliff Boderick | 360 | Fishing 7 | 2000 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Sheet Music
Similar to the way the fishing books work, sheet music books do not add to actual guitar skill, but instead allow sims to add more songs to their repertoire. Once one of these books have been read once, it will be destroyed.
| Icon | Title | Author | # of Pages | Skill Level | Price | EP | Comments |
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Yes Ma'am, I do | Bea Minor | 30 | Guitar 5 | 100 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Flamenco Fever | Melody McDermott | 60 | Guitar 6 | 250 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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A Perfect Moment | Dee Major | 90 | Guitar 7 | 425 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Improvise Here and Now | Harmony Williams | 120 | Guitar 8 | 600 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Dream Escape | Veronica Gonzalez | 150 | Guitar 9 | 1,400 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Child Development
Child development books can be read to toddlers by teen, young adult, adult, or elder sims. The books help increase the skill level of the toddler. Once the book is completely read to the toddler they can pick it up and read it by themselves.
Sims with the Childish trait can read and enjoy a Child Development book regardless of age.
| Icon | Title | Author | # of Pages | Skill Improved | Price | EP | Comments |
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Being Smart for Fun and Profit | Alfred Russel | 15 | Logic | 210 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Bluish Eggs With a Side of Pastrami | Brady Bobcat | 6 | Writing | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | A play on Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham |
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Counting for Those Who Cannot | Anne Teak | 6 | Logic | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Don't Stay Within the Lines | Vincent Dali | 15 | Painting | 210 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Finger Painting 101 | Melissa Vertrund | 6 | Painting | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Frank I'm Not | Sarah Glass | 10 | Writing | 125 | File:Ts3.jpg | A play on Dr. Seuss's Sam I Am |
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Handprints of the Masters | Jessica Granada | 10 | Painting | 125 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Jimmy Sprocket and the Chalice of Lichens | Kelly Davis | 10 | 125 | File:Ts3.jpg | A play on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | |
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Jimmy Sprocket and the Escape from "Fun" Land | Bobby the Clown | 15 | 210 | File:Ts3.jpg | A play on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | |
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Jimmy Sprocket and the Squishy Stone | Jenna Conroy | 6 | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | A play on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | |
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Oh the Destinations You'll Briefly Visit | Brian Bell | 15 | Writing | 210 | File:Ts3.jpg | A play on Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! |
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Squares Are Not Triangles | Ferris Wheeler | 10 | Logic | 125 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Recipes
As your sim's cooking skill increases they can read recipes to create more complex and satisfying meals. For more information on all the recipes available as well as cooking skill, see: Cooking & Recipes. Note: once one of these books have been read once, it will be destroyed.
| Icon | Title | # of Pages | Cooking Skill Level | Price | EP | Comments |
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Ratatouille | 30 | Cooking 1 | 25 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Fish and Chips | 45 | Cooking 3 | 50 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Cookies | 60 | Cooking 3 | 100 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Fruit Parfait | 75 | Cooking 4 | 200 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Cheesesteak | 90 | Cooking 5 | 300 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Cobbler | 105 | Cooking 6 | 450 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Eggs Machiavellian | 120 | Cooking 7 | 580 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Tri-Tip Steak | 135 | Cooking 8 | 650 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Stuffed Turkey | 155 | Cooking 9 | 800 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Baked Angel Food Cake | 180 | Cooking 10 | 1,000 | File:Ts3.jpg | |
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Ambrosia | 360 | Cooking 10 | 12,000 | File:Ts3.jpg |
Career Specific Books
These books are obtained via career challenges and other special opportunities, and cannot be bought at the store.
Athletics
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| When to Rave And When to Riot | 144 | 1 | |
| Making the Sale: From Hot Dogs to Foam Fingers | 151 | 2 | |
| Dealing With Difficult Players | 171 | 3 | |
| Bus Cramps: A Cautionary Tale | 218 | 4 | |
| Getting Past the Draft | 244 | 5 | |
| Name Positioning: Starting Your Brand | 304 | 6 | |
| It's More Than Good Moves | 364 | 7 | |
| Making Better Shoe Deals | 388 | 9 | |
| Avoiding the Downward Spiral | 412 | 10 |
Business
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| The Wright Papers | 225 | - | Written by I.M. Wright |
| The Goth Account | 301 | - | Written by Alexandra Goth |
| Landgraab Financial | 242 | - | Written by Malcolm Landgraab |
| Caffeine Culture | 150 | 1 | |
| Going Paperless | 190 | 2 | |
| Bloviation on Hyper Inflation | 212 | 3 | |
| You Are Special | 269 | 4 | |
| Limiting Liability | 310 | 5 | |
| Woes of Whistleblowing | 359 | 6 | |
| Yay Tax Shelters! | 391 | 7 | |
| ABC's of Downsizing | 412 | 8 |
Culinary
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| Secrets of The Master Chef | 354 | - | Written by Charles Gast |
Criminal
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| Avoid Bulges and Other Helpful Tips | 116 | 1 | |
| Adapting to the Wallet Environment | 183 | 2 | |
| From Goon to Guido: Thuggery Evolved | 191 | 3 | |
| Make Em' Pay | 202 | 4 | |
| Losing the Huckster Label | 245 | 5 | |
| Snake Oil and Other Sound Investment Strategies | 312 | 6 | |
| Advanced Combinatorials | 383 | 7 | |
| Making Yourself Indispensable | 403 | 8 | |
| The Mythical Hot Tin Roof | 475 | 9 | |
| Hostile Takeover: When to Make the Move | 512 | 10 |
Journalism
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| Street or Sidewalk?, A Cautionary Talk | 164 | 1 | |
| Faster Checking Through the Power of Word Processing! | 174 | 2 | |
| Avoiding Plagiarism | 208 | 3 | |
| From Notepad to Laptop | 227 | 4 | |
| 101 Ways to Be Vague | 395 | 5 | |
| The Finer Points of Yellow Journalism | 431 | 6 | |
| Fronts and Barometrics: Excellence Through Jargon | 568 | 7 | |
| (sic) and Its Use In Important Stories | 642 | 8 | |
| How To Fix It When News Breaks | 712 | 9 |
Law
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| How to Avoid Concrete Shoes | 139 | 1 | |
| More Out Than In: Maintaining a Proper Desk Environment | 181 | 2 | |
| Advanced Whistle Techniques | 206 | 3 | |
| Protect, Serve and Look Good Doing It | 224 | 4 | |
| Free Donuts and Other Great Leadership Tips | 267 | 5 | |
| How Not to Be Seen | 299 | 5 | |
| Keep Em' Guessing | 306 | 6 | |
| Effective Luminol Spraying Techniques | 378 | 7 | |
| Avoiding Squint Jargon for Better Communication | 444 | 8 |
Medical
Novels
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| The Gift of Life | 222 | 1 | |
| Better Out Than In | 175 | 2 | |
| Respecting the Ambulance | 317 | 3 | |
| Blood Is Not Blue | 197 | 4 | |
| The 36 Hour Shift And You | 301 | 5 | |
| The Golden Hour | 276 | 6 | |
| The ATGCs Of Genetics | 178 | 7 | |
| The Simmania Pandemic | 255 | 8 | |
| Grey Matters | 350 | 9 |
Medical Journals
| Title | Career Level | Comments |
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| Selling Organs for Fun And Profit | 4 | |
| Managing Medical Malpractice | 5 | |
| Et Tu Nurse? | 6 | |
| Surgey for Dummies: Unrated Edition | 7 | |
| 101 Things to Try Out In the Operating Room | 8 | |
| Clever Interpretations of the Hippocratic Oath | 9 | |
| Fashionable Pagers That Bling | 10 |
Military
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| Getting Out of the Pit | 150 | 1 | |
| Advanced Elbow Lubricant Techniques | 197 | 2 | |
| Learning to Speak Officer | 203 | 3 | |
| Learn to Fly In 21 Days | 277 | 4 | |
| Dealing With Whining From Engines and Pilots | 299 | 5 | |
| How to Take the Ugly for the Team | 375 | 6 | |
| Beyond the Aviator Glasses | 422 | 7 | |
| Herding Cats | 502 | 8 | |
| Coping With Geese and Vipers | 536 | 9 | Alludes to the movie Top Gun |
Music
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| Getting Noticed In the Sea of Fans | 170 | 1 | |
| Life on the Hard Rocky Road | 187 | 2 | |
| Don't Upstage the Band | 199 | 3 | |
| Herding Cats: Music Edition | 214 | 4 | |
| Diamonds In the Rough | 256 | 5 | |
| It's More Than Rhyme Books | 19 | 6 - Rock | |
| True Symphonic Synergy | 377 | 6 - Symphonic | |
| Legends of Rock | 9 - Rock | ||
| Improving Conductivity Between Brass and Woodwind | 612 | 9 - Symphonic |
Political
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| Wax On, Wax Off | 140 | 1 | Alludes to the movie Karate Kid |
| Cheating With Chads | 170 | 2 | |
| The Joy of Smear Campaigning | 192 | 3 | |
| There Is No No | 216 | 4 | |
| Don't Taze Your Bros! | 234 | 5 | A play on the iconic phrase "Don't taze me bro!" |
| An Earmark Economy | 267 | 6 | |
| Yay Pork Barrels! | 288 | 7 | |
| Gerrymandapalooza! | 301 | 8 | |
| Taters | 401 | 9 |
Science
| Title | # of Pages | Career Level | Comments |
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| Living With Mutation | 146 | 1 | |
| Dangerous Device Disposal | 178 | 2 | |
| Practical Science From Boast to Beaker | 208 | 3 | |
| Nitrates: They're Not Just for Bombs Anymore | 238 | 4 | |
| Strange Correlations of Little Shops and Venus | 274 | 5 | Alludes to the movie Little Shop of Horror |
| When Pigs Fly, Going Too Far? | 326 | 6 | |
| Goldfish, Piranha and Other Friendly Creatures | 367 | 7 | |
| Advanced Deniability Procedures | 401 | 8 | |
| The Evolution of the RoboLlama | 456 | 9 |
Hints and Tips
- The book store periodically has sales. When books do go on sale, it's best to go ahead and buy the really expensive books. You can score discounts as great as 2,000 simoleons!
- Reading a book at the library helps your sim complete a book faster due to the "Power Study" moodlet.
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