diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog
index b1032e6d9..31e20c3ed 100644
--- a/ChangeLog
+++ b/ChangeLog
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+Nerf the experience rewarded by reading a book.
+Since the exp could be gained twice per book (identify/read),
+each book was essentially worth upwards of 1000 exp.
+Each book is now worth a little under 600 in the same situation.
+skills/literacy.arc
+Daniel Hawkins 2016-05-17
+
 New weapon: dragonclaw dagger.
 Its better than normal daggers, but still not as nice at low level
 as a good iron broadsword.
diff --git a/skills/literacy.arc b/skills/literacy.arc
index 492fecd10..99be7fcf2 100644
--- a/skills/literacy.arc
+++ b/skills/literacy.arc
@@ -6,6 +6,6 @@ invisible 1
 no_drop 1
 subtype 8
 body_skill -1
-exp 150
-level 350
+exp 80
+level 365
 end