Paper Books Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Minecraft Book Recipe Without Leather

Simplify your enchanting and building process with the Paper Books Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1), a clean and minimal mod that lets players craft books using only paper no leather required. Whether you’re automating sugarcane farms, decorating massive libraries, or grinding for enchantments, this small change can save a lot of time and effort, especially in worlds where animals or leather are scarce.

Features:

• New Crafting Recipe
  Craft 1 book using 9 paper, removing the need for leather entirely.
• Ideal for Automation
  Perfectly pairs with sugarcane farms, allowing mass book creation for enchanting tables or bookshelves.
• Streamlined Progression
  Makes it easier to obtain books in early game, particularly in vegetarian, peaceful, or mob-free playthroughs.
• Supports All Major Loaders
  Compatible with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt.
• Minimalist & Balanced
  No other gameplay mechanics are altered just a simple recipe change that makes crafting smoother.
• Great for Builders
  Excellent for players who love creating libraries, study halls, or roleplay builds without grinding for leather.

Screenshots:

Crafting Recipes:

We recommend installing Just Enough Items (for Forge-based mods) or Roughly Enough Items (for mods using the Fabric modloader) to view all available recipes in this mod.

Requires:

Minecraft Forge or Fabric API

Collective Library

How to install:

How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft Forge

How To Download & Install Fabric Mods

How To Download & Install The Quilt Loader

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Why use Paper Books Mod?

The vanilla book recipe forces players to hunt cows or farm leather often an unnecessary hurdle for players focused on automation, building, or peaceful survival. Paper Books Mod removes that roadblock without breaking game balance. It’s an ideal addition to lightweight modpacks, redstone-heavy automation builds, or anyone who values simplicity and creative freedom.