Books

Numerous books are mentioned in the RWBY universe. Both Ruby and Blake are known to be keen readers of books.

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Specific appearances and mentions of books on the show include:
 * Ruby is seen reading a magazine about weapons in the first episode.
 * In The Shining Beacon, Pt.2, Blake is shown reading a book. When asked by Ruby, she states that the book is "about a man with two souls, each fighting for control over his body." Ruby also states that Yang used to read her stories every night before bed, which is what inspired her to become a Huntress.
 * In The Badge and The Burden, as Blake goes through her belongings, she happens across a book named Ninjas of Love. She quickly becomes embarrassed and looks around nervously, giving a clue as to its contents.
 * In Best Day Ever, Emerald and Mercury confront Tukson, owner of a bookstore named Tukson's Book Trade, whose catchphrase is "Home to every book under the sun." They ask him if he stocks several books, naming specifically The Thief and the Butcher and the Violet Garden, both of which he does have. However, at the mention of a book called The Third Crusade, Tukson becomes extremely apprehensive and states that his store does not stock that particular book, possibly hinting about its controversial nature. The pair later kill the unfortunate bookkeeper and are later seen casually leaving the shop, with Mercury taking a comic book.
 * In the same episode, Blake's notebook is seen, which appears to contain a sketch of her previous comrade Adam Taurus alongside handwritten notes.

Trivia

 * On close inspection, the book Blake is reading in The Shining Beacon is revealed to be The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
 * Ninjas of Love is a possible reference to the fictional Makeout Paradise books from the Naruto series.