thank you very much! where are you stuck? Still the first night? Have you considered the hints you find here on the project page and from the HELP menu? Keep in mind that EXAMINE and SEARCH are not the same :)
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Yes. In this particular case the game wants the specific verb. In the end-game it makes sense to check if you really UNDERSTOOD the riddle. If you are past the puzzle with the book: you used the wanted verb there too. How you interact with book was a hint. If you're not past the book, think about it a bit. Imagine yourself in front of the shelves. What would you do if you find a strange book? Hope this helps!
PS: I'm trying to create games that take a less anachronistic approach. My first game Hibernated won a few prices for this.