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(not in TS2; marking a bookshelf for sale results in the entire bookshelf being sold. not sure about TS4. either way, this article is about the TS3 rabbit hole.)
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A '''bookstore''' is a rabbit hole in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', where Sims can buy and sell books or any type of literacy. These consist of cooking recipes, fishing books, music sheets, skill books, children books, and general books.All the general books and skill books are available also in the local [[library]], although Sims cannot take library books home as they do not own them.
A '''bookstore''' is a rabbit hole in ''[[The Sims 3]]'' that allows Sims to buy and sell [[book]]s and other forms of literature. These include cooking recipes, fishing books, music sheets, and skill books. All general and skill books are also available in the [[library]], although Sims are not able to take books out of the library as they can with bookstores.


Sims can get a [[part-time job]] in the bookstore as a [[Part-time job#Bookstore Clerk|Bookstore Clerk]].
Sims can get a [[part-time job]] in the bookstore as a [[Part-time job#Bookstore Clerk|Bookstore Clerk]].


This is one of the properties Sims can [[Investments|partner with and own]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.
This is one of the properties Sims can [[Investments|partner with and own]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.


Generally, a bookstore is often combined with a [[spa]] in a multi-purpose rabbit hole.
Generally, a bookstore is often combined with a [[spa]] in a multi-purpose rabbit hole.

All the general books and skill books are available also in the local [[library]], although Sims cannot take library books home as they do not own them.


Bookstore rabbit holes generate the following red [[Lot assignment#Map tag|map tag]] in-game:
Bookstore rabbit holes generate the following red [[Lot assignment#Map tag|map tag]] in-game:


[[Image:Bookstore Tag.jpg]]
[[Image:Bookstore Tag.jpg]]

Although not defined, players can build and simulate bookstores in ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]''. This can be achived by marking book shelves on sale in a business-runned lot.


==Books sold at rabbit holes==
==Books sold at rabbit holes==

Revision as of 20:50, 29 October 2018

The Sims 3


See also: Book


A bookstore is a rabbit hole in The Sims 3 that allows Sims to buy and sell books and other forms of literature. These include cooking recipes, fishing books, music sheets, and skill books. All general and skill books are also available in the library, although Sims are not able to take books out of the library as they can with bookstores.

Sims can get a part-time job in the bookstore as a Bookstore Clerk.

This is one of the properties Sims can partner with and own in The Sims 3.

Generally, a bookstore is often combined with a spa in a multi-purpose rabbit hole.

All the general books and skill books are available also in the local library, although Sims cannot take library books home as they do not own them.

Bookstore rabbit holes generate the following red map tag in-game:

Books sold at rabbit holes

Cook books

Read cook book to learn new recipes for cooking.
Once finished reading, it disappears from inventory.

Name Level (Page) Color Class Price
Ratatouille 1 (30) Blue §25
Fish and Chips 3 (45) Blue §50
Cookies 3 (60) Blue §100
Fruit Parfait 4 (75) Blue §200
Cheesesteak 5 (90) Red §300
Cobbler 6 (105) Red §400
Eggs Machiavellian 7 (120) Red §580
Tri-Tip steak 8 (135) Green §650
Stuffed Turkey 9 (155) Green §800
Baked Angel Food Cake 10 (180) Green §1,000
Ambrosia 10 (360) Green §12,000

Fishing books

Read fishing book to learn baits for various fish.

Name Level (Page) Price
The Wee Swimmers: Reeling Anchovy and Minnow 1 (60) §50
The Wiskered Deep: Catfish and You 1 (90) §100
All that Glitters is Goldfish 1 (180) §200
Gilled Tragedy: Trout and Clownfish Baiting Technique 2 (120) §300
Sushi Swimmers: How to Catch Tuna, Salmon and Blowfish 3 (180) §400
Predators of the Deep: Priranha, Shark and Swordfish Tips 5 (180) §500
Heavenly Delicacies: Hooking the Angelfish and Lobster 5 (270) §750
Binary Fishing and Analog Bait for Robofish 6 (360) §1,400
Fishing for the Dead: Deathfish and Vampirefish on the Line 7 (360) §2,000

Skill books

All skill books are available also in community public library.

Name Level (Page) Price
Logic Vol.1: Knight vs. Bishops 0 (299) §50
Cooking Vol.1: Too much Salt! 0 (199) §50
Handiness Vol.1: Unplug It First! 0 (200) §50
Charisma Vol.1: Fixing the Friend Problem 0 (180) §350
Gardening Vol.1: The Watercan Chronicles 0 (250) §350
Charisma Vol.2: Talking to Anyone 3 (201) §500
Gardening Vol.2: Odor Free Fertilizer 3 (276) §500
Cooking Vol.2: Why You Need Baking Soda 3 (203) §500
Logic Vol.2: To Xor or Not Xor 3 (340) §500
Handiness Vol.2: Turn off the Water! 3 (211) §500
Charisma Vol.3: Becoming Irresistible 6 (117) §750
Handiness Vol.3: Puddles and Electricity Don't Mix 6 (297) §750
Gardening Vol.3: Gardening to Riches 6 (281) §750
Cooking Vol.3: Yummy and Delicious 6 (225) §750
Logic Vol.3: 3.14159265 6 (323) §750

Sheet music

Read sheet music to learn new song repertoire for instruments.
Once finished reading, it disappears from inventory.
Warning: A bug report says that putting away a sheet music into bookcase renders sim

unable to learn the song.

Guitar compositions

Name Level (Page) Price
Level 5: Yes Ma'am, I Do 5 (30) §100
Level 6: Flamenco Fever 6 (60) §250
Level 7: Perfect Moment 7 (90) §425
Level 8: Improvise Here and Now 8 (120) §600
Level 9: Dream Escape 9 (150) §1,400

Other instruments[TS3:LN]

Name Instrument Level (Page) Price
Level 5: Howdy! Means Hello Drums 5 (30) §100
Level 6: Dancing Duel Drums 6 (60) §250
Level 7: If Only I Had Known Drums 7 (90) §425
Level 8: Be Bob Blues Drums 8 (120) §600
Level 9: The Awesome Song Drums 9 (150) §1,400
Level 5: Summer Hayrides Piano 5 (30) §100
Level 6: Nicholas's Fresco Impromptu Piano 6 (60) §250
Level 7: Wilkinson's Day Sonata Piano 7 (90) §425
Level 8: Peanut Butter and Jelly Blues Piano 8 (120) §600
Level 9: Roland Forebearance Piano 9 (150) §1,400
Level 5: In My Truck Bass 5 (30) §100
Level 6: Cha Cha Cha Ching Bass 6 (60) §250
Level 7: Subway Glances Bass 7 (90) §425
Level 8: Feeling Cheated Bass 8 (120) §600
Level 9: Gobo Trance Bass 9 (150) §1,400

Childhood development

These books are read by parents to toddlers, or read by the toddlers themselves. They are supposed to help the child later

in life when learning new skills.

Name (Page) /Skill Price
Jimmy Sprocket and the Squishy Stone (6) / None §50
Counting for Those Who Cannot (6) / Logic §50
Finger Painting 101 (6) / Painting §50
Bluish Eggs with Side of Pastrami (6) / Writing §50
Jimmy Sprocket and the Chalice of Lichens (10) / None §125
Squares are Not Triangles (10) / Logic §125
Handprints of the Masters (10) / Painting §125
Frank I'm Not (10) / Writing §125
Jimmy Sprocket the Escape from Funland (15) / None §210
Being Smart for Fun and Profit (15) / Logic §210
Don't Stay Within the Lines (15) / Painting §210
Oh the Destinations You'll Briefly Visit (15) / Writing §210

General books

All general books are available also in community public library.

Name Genre Page Price
Point Farmer: The Story of Grant Rodiek Autobiography 546 §25
The Warlock of Palladia Fantasy 343 §35
Where's Bella? Children's 107 §40
The Adventures Of Raymundo Children's 299 §50
Murder in Pleasantview Mystery 391 §65
A Magnetic Attraction Trashy 310 §80
Commitment Issues Drama 407 §130
Stragedy and Other Messterpieces Humor 327 §135
Zombies? Zombies! Science Fiction 1,198 §180
Totally Preggers: An Expecting Mother's Tale Non-Fiction (Pregnancy Book) 180 §200
Abstract with Turkey Fiction 413 §210
Unicorns for Audrey Fantasy 408 §210
Exit at Powell Satire 676 §230
GPod Science Fiction 225 §250
Baby Incoming: Preparing with Vigilance Non-Fiction (Pregnancy Book) 220 §300
The Economy Political Memoir 405 §310
How to Spin Plates Non-Fiction 202 §360
Game of Thorns Mystery 309 §405
The Crumplebottom Legacy: A Tale Historical 301 §480
I'm Still Cool Humor 653 §535
Thunking Fiction 142 §580
Llama Rights Historical 438 §610
Special Snowflake Romance 275 §705
On the Margins Satire 212 §780
The Point of Pointilism Non-Fiction 235 §875
Not Expecting Much Vaudeville 299 §940
The Noble History of Socks Autobiography 601 §1,000

The Sims 3 World Adventures

See also: Market


In The Sims 3: World Adventures a new non-rabbit hole bookstore was introduced on market lots in certain sub-neighborhoods. In World Adventures, books can be bought at the market bookstore. There are no lots assigned as libraries in World Adventures' foreign countries, but plenty of bookshelves. To buy these books Sims must talk to the Sim at the book register in the respective market.

The following markets sell exclusive books:

Varieties

Gallery

  • Entrance to Divisadero Budget Books

    Entrance to Divisadero Budget Books

  • Right side of Divisadero Budget Books

    Right side of Divisadero Budget Books

  • Left side of Divisadero Budget Books

    Left side of Divisadero Budget Books

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