@ZOS I am aware that there is a thread already for Eidetic Memory, but a lot of that thread is people looking for help finding books. At this point the thread is 146 pages long. At that size I do not see how that is helpful for you or us to know which books are bugged or unavailable. So I kindly ask that you view this as not a duplicate thread but rather a way for players to state which books they cannot access. I plan on updating this opening post as other players leave comments about which books they cannot get. This will give you a comprehensive list in one easy to view post about what books are a problem. For some of us, not being able to complete Eidetic Memory collection is an irritating as a broken quest. Please look at making this a priority.
Players: Please do not use this thread as a "where is book xyz?", there is already a thread for that:
eidetic-memory-bugs-comments-help. Instead if you cannot access a book, please leave a comment stating which category it is, the books name, and what is causing the lack of access.
Just to note: I'm not adding entries without first checking wiki sources, the other thread, and in-game. So if you don't see the book you posted on the list after a few days, then it is likely still reachable. If you need help locating it, please see the other thread. If this becomes a duplicate thread then ZOS will likely close it.
Key:
- No access to location post-quest - Books that are quest related but the game world location is not accessible post-quest. Quest Name - Location Name is given in parentheses
- Has post-quest location but cannot be read - Books in the game world but cannot be interacted with. Location Name is given in parentheses
- Disappears after quest - Books with accessible locations but that disappear post-quest
- Disappears from inventory after quest - Books that appear only in player inventory and have no post-quest location. Quest name is given in parentheses
- Unknown, not found in game - For books that are in the collection but no evidence they exist in the game world
Books denoted with an (A) are on the list posted by ZOS to be investigated. See:https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/comment/8462935/#Comment_8462935I have split the list to highlight the upcoming fixes in U50 & U51:Companions Correspondence:- Invitation from the Gardener - Disappears from inventory after quest (Thorns and Blossoms) - (A)
- Letter to Zerith-var - Disappears from inventory after quest (Paths Out Of Darkness) - (A)
- Snapdragon's Burnt Notes - Disappears after quest (Uprooted) - (A)
Daedric Cults:- From Exile to Exodus, Pt. 1 - No access to location post-quest (Prisoner of Fate - Holamayan Monastery) - (A)
- From Exile to Exodus, Pt. 2 - No access to location post-quest (Prisoner of Fate - Holamayan Monastery) - (A)
- Elegian's Notes - Has post-quest location but cannot be read (Marbruk Outlaw Refuge) - (A)
Hearts and Flowers:- The Rose of Navire, Part the Third - Disappears after quest (A Mother's Request) - (A)
Hew's Bane Bookshelf:- Arrest Writ - Has post-quest location but reading does not register (Thieves Den)
Jewellery Surveys:- All Surveys - Disappears from inventory after farming resources - (A)
Lore of Murkmire:- Journal of Hostia Asellus - Disappears after quest (The Skin Taker) - (A)
Notes and Memos:- The Grandeya is in Custody - Not readable post-quest (The Lion's Den - Hallin's Stand) - (A)
- Note to Sir Quatrius - Not readable post-quest (The Lion's Den - Hallin's Stand) - (A)
Solstice Summations:- Worm Cult Correspondene - Only appears for those who do not own SotWC - (A)
- Items Needed For Curative - Disappears from inventory after quest (The Daedric Scourge) - (A)
- Hezdatari's Instructions - No access to location post-quest (Crossing The Wall - Tarnur Mine) - (A)
- Ritual of Zyv-Elehk (Ritual Fires Dormant) - Not appearing after completing daily quest - (A)
- Letter From the Stirk Fellowship - Unknown, not found in game - (A)
Solstice Summations, Part 2:- Mannimarco's Notes - No access to location post-quest (The Final Dark - Mor Naril Priory) - (A)
Tales of Tamriel:- Crow and Raven: Three Short Fables - Only marks as read when found in Coldharbour Bookshelves - (A)
The Reach Reader:- Letter from the Intended Couple - Disappears after quest (Vows and Oaths) - (A)
- The Library of Arkthzand - Disappears after quest (The Study of Souls) - (A)
- Which Guild is for You? - Disappears after quest (Guild Listings) - (A)
- Work for Hire in Markarth - Disappears after quest (Help Wanted in Markarth) - (A)
Tomes of Tributes:- All Clues - Disappears from inventory after finding card - (A)
West Weald Writings:- Gilraedal's Book of Obscure and Ancient Spirits - Disappears after quest (The Many Paths) - (A)
- Gleaner's Claim - No access to location post-quest (The Untraveled Road - Fargrave Outer Ruins) - (A)
Western Skyrim Register:- New Solution Instructions - No access to location post-quest (A Clan Divided - Mor Khazgur Mine) - (A)
Update 50 Fixes. These are taken directly from patch notes:Books of Blackwood:- Invitation Cover Letter - Disappears after quest (A Mysterious Event)
- Letter to Matus Amnis - Disappears after quest (A Mysterious Event)
Daedric Cults:- Dread Lady's Letter - Disappears after quest (A Mortal's Touch)
Notes and Memos:- Note from Orlugash - No access to location post-quest (Arithiel - Abamath Ruins)
Pellitine Postings:- Nishzo's Journal - Disappears after quest (Masterpieces)
Personal Journals:- Gamwyn’s Journal - Disappears after quest (Lost Companions)
- Irgnar’s Journal - Disappears after quest (Lost Companions)
Solitude Soliloquies:- Gray Host Communique - No access to location post-quest (The Vampire Scholar - Tzinghalis's Tower)
Scholarium Scribblings:- Fable of the Crow - No access to loaction post-quest (The Wing of the Crow - The Archmage's WIng)
Solstice Summations, Part 2:- Baar-Jasa's Enigma Totem Solution - Disappears from inventory after quest (Hunt for the Great Mage)
- All Books in Ashbound Hall - No access to location post-quest (Lost Among The Ashes - Ashbound Hall):
- Panicked Note
- Hastily Written Observation
- Rotting Journal
- Note About Paths
- Misplaced Journal
Summerset Scrolls:- Illuminus - Disappears after quest (Illusions of Grandeur)
Systres Tomes and Scrolls:- Prisoner Manifest - No access to location post-quest (Of Knights and Knaves - Abhain Chapel Crypts)
- Knight Ondrisse's Orders - Disappears after quest (Of Knights and Knaves)
- Knight Richel's Orders - Disappears after quest (People of Import)
- Letter to Dockmaster Arnauld - Disappears after quest (People of Import)
Telvanni Tomes:- Blightcrown's Orders - No access to location post-quest (Keeper of the Fate - Necrom Necropolis)
Update 51 Fixes. These are taken directly from this post by @ZOS_Kira:https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/comment/8462935/#Comment_8462935Apocryphal Pages:- Cipher Akacirn's Journal - No access to location post-quest (Akacirn the Deathless - Quires Wind)
- Tamrielic Twins of Myth - Disappears after quest (Turning a Page)
Dispatches from the Deadlands:- Letter to Vibius Sosia - No access to location post-quest (Peace's Wretched Price - Walking Flame Camp)
The Reach Reader:- Gray Host Intelligence Dispatch - Disappears after quest (The Despot of Markarth) - Already Fixed on Live
- Letter from Sister Glynolde - Disappears after quest (The Despot of Markarth)
- Journal of Dionus Trutor - Disappears after quest (A Feast of Souls)
West Weald Writings:- Letter from Arados - Unknown, not found in game
Edited by Gabriel_H on April 25, 2026 9:17AM PC EU
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