Persona 4 Golden

*MISSABLE*

This is one of the game’s more annoying achievements, in truth, due to the fact that there’s a lot of hoops to jump through, and a lot that can go wrong thanks to its missable books. However, if you keep an eye on the calendar and plan ahead, you’ll be okay.

There are 32 books in all, all of which have to be read on your sofa in your room. I’d recommend doing this on your first playthrough, as that’ll give you more time in your second playthrough to boost relationships at the Shrine, instead of reading books, and whatnot.

The key dates to this achievement are:

• May 29th
• July 15th (& 17th)
• August 10th
• August 21st

So read ahead below, to take into account what you need to keep an eye out for, and also, buy and read the Hyperspeed Reader book on August 4th, to double your efficiency when reading. And last but by no means least, make sure you choose the soccer team and not the basketball team. Trust us, it’s less hassle when it comes to this achievement.

The 32 books, their availability, how much they cost and how you unlock them are as follows:

Available April 20th from Yomenaido:
The Lovely Man - 1,200 yen (increases Courage)
Beginner Fishing - 1,600 yen (increases effectiveness of fishing) 
Expert Study Methods - 2,800 yen (increases effectiveness of studying)

Available May 6th from Yomenaido:
Off Today - 1,500 yen (increases Understanding)
Office Work Manual - 2,800 yen (increases Diligence when making envelopes)

Available May 20th from Yomenaido:
English Made Easy - 3,200 yen (increases Expression when translating)
Easy Origami - 3,000 yen (increases Understanding when making origami)

Available May 23rd:
The Gentle Way - Complete Quest 18 (Speak to Avid Reader, outside bookstore) - Give him a Peach Seed (can get from returning to Yukiko’s castle 1F from a random chest spawn). Book boosts Knowledge and Expression.

Available on May 29th only **MISSABLE**
Witch Detective - Strength Social Link Event - NOTE: Does not happen if a.) Social Link already maxed out; or b.) Kou is above rank 4 at this point. No restrictions on Daisuke. The book boosts Understanding and Diligence.

Available June 3rd:
The Punk’s Way - For completing Quest 20 (Must have completed Quest 18) (Speak to Avid Reader, outside bookstore) - Feed the cat. Either buy fish from Tanaka on 5th June, or get the fishing rod and get your own. To get the fishing rod, get the pole from the old man by the river, and get a net from the woman at the shrine at night. Take the net to the boy catching bugs in the day, then catch a bug. Go to the bar at night, give the Tatsuhime Ladybug to the hostess, get a hook. Now go fishing and feed the cat with the fish you catch. The book boosts Knowledge and Expression.

Available June 11th from Yomenaido:
Forever Macho - 1,200 yen (raises Courage)
100 Ghost Stories - 3,400 yen (raises Courage)
Catching Bugs - 1,800 yen (helps catch more bugs when bug hunting)

Available June 28th from Yomenaido:
Short on Cash - 1,500 yen (raises Understanding)
Expert Fishing - 4,800 yen (boosts reeling speed while fishing)

Available July 3rd:
Guide to Pests - For completing Quest 34 (Must have completed Quest 20) (Speak to Avid Reader, outside bookstore) _ Gain Hard Boots and give to Avid Reader - Sell 5 Thick Hides to Daidara Metalworks, which means you can then buy the Hard Boots and complete this quest. The book increases Knowledge and Courage.

Available on July 15th/17th only **MISSABLE**:
Poly-land - Strength Social Link Event - NOTE: Does not happen if a.) Social Link already maxed out; or b.) Kou is at rank 5 or 6 at this point. No restrictions on Daisuke. Phone call happens on the 15th, accept for the 17th. Say “I’m allergic to math” to get the book. The book increases Knowledge and Diligence.

Available July 15th from Yomenaido:
Man of History - 1,200 yen (raises Courage)
Home Gardening - 3,600 yen (improves vegetable growth by 1 day)

Available August 4th from Yomenaido:
Changing Careers - 1,500 yen (increases Understanding)
Hyperspeed Reading - 9,800 yen (boosts reading speed)

Available on August 10th only **MISSABLE**
The O-Cha Way - Strength Social Link Event - NOTE: Does not happen if a.) Social Link already maxed out; or b.) Kou is at rank 5 or 6 at this point. No restrictions on Daisuke. Say “Sure” when he asks you whether you want the book. Book boosts Knowledge and Expression.

Available August 11th:
Picross Rules - For completing quest 40 (must have completed Quest 34) (Speak to Avid Reader, outside bookstore). Need to get 3 Fashionable Dresses, which are dropped by Sky Balances in floors 9-10 of Rise’s dungeon. The book boosts Understanding and Diligence.

Available on August 21st only **MISSABLE**
The Divine Way - Go to the Lovers Festival with a girl (you’ll get a phone call during the day). Be in a relationship with a girl and go with them when they call, but regardless, Rise calls you anyway. You’ll win the book as part of the event. Book boosts Knowledge and Expression.

Available August 24th from Yomenaido:
Food Fight - 4,200 yen (boost effect of Aiya’s)
Man-god - 1,200 yen (raises Courage)

Available September 20th from Yomenaido Bookstore
Sensei’s Friends - 1,500 yen (increases Understanding)

Available September 26th:
Who Am I? - For completing Quest 45 (Must have completed Quest 40) (Speak to Avid Reader, outside bookstore). Give the following answers: “Judo Medalist Names,” “How one should live as a punk,” “2 pages per pest,” and finally, “Me.” The book boosts Knowledge and Diligence.

Available October 12th from Yomenaido:
Farewell to Man - 1,200 yen (increases Courage)

Available November 1st from Yomenaido:
The Final Lesson - 1,500 yen (increases Understanding)
World Class Bugs - 4,800 yen (allows you to catch more bugs)

Miscellaneous:
The Ramen Way - Eat 8 times at Aiya’s to get this book. The book boosts Knowledge and Expression.