Preface
This is a compilation project, with the goal of listing as many books as possible, that are given to players for free, as a reward for missions/quests.
It is a community project, meaning it relies on several people adding bits of any size to expand its capacity, rather than one person trying to do everything.

Should you have corrections or additions to this list, please post a reply or send a private message.

Priorities for information provided are:
Title of the book, Town in which it’s obtained.
Tradeskill Category.
NPC name, NPC waypoint.
Also, feel free to discuss the various items here, perhaps someone’s got an answer for you.

ARMOR CRAFT

Embry Crossroads

Hats 2 (or Jackets 2 or Shoes 2), NPC: Matthew Barker
Helmets 1, NPC: Matthew Barker
Jackets 2 (or Hats 2 or Shoes 2), NPC: Matthew Barker
Shoes 2 (or Hats 2 or Jackets 2), NPC: Matthew Barker
Shoulders 1, NPC: Matthew Barker

Midway

Belts 1
Gloves 1
Hats 1
Jackets 1
Pants 1
Shirts 1
Shoes 1

Odenville

Jackets 3
Shoulders 1

South Burb

Belts 1
Gloves 1
Hats 1
Jackets 1
Pants 1
Shirts 1
Shoes 1

Zanesville

Zanesville Defender’s Vest

BALLISTICS

Embry Crossroads

Gun Fittings 1, NPC: Matthew Barker
Handguns 1
Manual Actions, NPC: Matthew Barker
Short Barrels, NPC: Matthew Barker

Midway

Ballistics Kit 1
Ballistics Repair Kit 1
Crossbows
Zip Guns

South Burb

Ballistics Kit 1
Ballistics Repair Kit 1
Crossbows
Zip Gun

COOKING

Embry Crossroads

Embry Canned Stew
Preserving 1
Stewing 1

Linewood Facility

Fried Prairie Chicken, NPC: Jeff Ryan
Styles’ Surprise, NPC: Linda Styles

Mumford

Flaky Bill’s Pies

North Burb

Cold Prep 1
Frying 1
Grilling 1

Odenville

Preserving 1

South Burb

Baking 1
Cold Prep 1
Cooking Components 1
Cooking Kit 1
Frying 1
Grilling 1

GEOLOGY

Embry Crossroads

Mine Lead
Mine Silver

South Burb

Geology Kit 1
Mine Copper
Mine Iron

MEDICINE

North Burb

Medicine Kit 1
Pathology 1
Trauma 1

Odenville

Trauma 1

South Burb

Medicine Kit 1
Pathology 1
Refine Bandage
Trauma 1

MUTAGENICS

South Burb

Alpha Injectors 1
Alpha Injectors 2
Gamma Manipulation
Mutagenics Kit 1

NATURE

South Burb

Basic Animal Training Kit
Basic Veterinary Kit
Horse Training 1
Horsefeed
Nature 1
Nature Kit 1
Harvest Insect
Harvest Mutant
Harvest Reptile

SCIENCE

Embry Crossroads

Bombs 1
Boosters 1
Enhanced Armor 1

Midway

Acids 1
Compass, NPC: Ellen Pratt
Dye
Optics 1
Vibrant Dyes

Odenville

Bombs 1

South Burb

Acids 1
Compass
Dye
Optics 1
Vibrant Dyes

WEAPONRY

Embry Crossroads

Axes 1, NPC: Matthew Barker
Heavy Blades 1, NPC: Matthew Barker

Midway

Clubs 1
Improvised 1
Knives 1
Makeshift Weapons
Sports Gear 1
Tools 1

Odenville

Axes 1

South Burb

Clubs 1
Fincher’s Mining Pick
Improvised 1
Knives 1
Makeshift Weapons
Sports Gear 1
Tools 1

NPC Locations

Ellen Prat: NO WAYPOINT (Midway)
Jeff Ryan: 4315184, 3593787 (Linewood Facility)
Linda Styles: 4321138, 3590211 (Linewood Facility)
Matthew Barker: 4257806, 3229244 (Embry Crossroads)

Contributors:
Forsaker, jurgenheph, Morvah, Phormagos, RedRover, XarToth