Novels are collectible items exclusively found in the Remastered Edition of L.A. Noire. There are just 8 of them scattered around Los Angeles, making them the smallest collectible set. Finding all of them is not required for 100%, but will reward the player with the Well Read Individual achievement/trophy and the Hard-Boiled Detective Outfit.
The novels included, and their respective cover art, are from the L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories. While similar, the novel covers omit the authors' names that are included in the published collection.
Novels[]
| Discovery image | Title | Location |
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The Girl | On one of the shooting range counters, downstairs at Eagleson's Gun Store. |
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See the Woman | On a table booth at the diner inside of the Beverly Blvd. Bus Station. |
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Naked Angel | Inside of Reggie's Cafe, on Glendale Blvd. |
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Black Dahlia & White Rose | On a park table south of Romaine Ave. in Hollywood, near the edge of the map. |
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School for Murder | On Bleachers (near the northeast side of the track) at Belmont High School's athletic track. |
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What's in a Name | On a balcony at the Hollywood Police Station. The balcony is on the top floor. |
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Hell of an Affair | In a corner room at the Wilshire Police Station. The door you need to enter will read "Bunco Division", it will be on the top floor. |
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Post-War Boom | Behind Parnell's Soup Co. Factory. On top of a table at a Hollywood playground, between Cahuenga Blvd. and Vine St., south of Fountain Ave. |
You can also locate novels (as well as other collectibles) using the interactive L.A. Noire Touring Map.
Video Walkthroughs[]
LA Noire Remaster - Novels Locations Well Read Individual Trophy Achievement
Remaster Version
LA Noire VR - Novels Locations Well Read Individual Achievement Trophy
VR Version