As a brigand (just after speaking with Tayanna outside the Bar in Act 1, if it matters), using the bookshelf behind Victor will occasionally give the standard "Heres one that catches your eye." message, but the actual book title/description does not appear afterword. I don't believe I ever had that happen to me as a Sorcerer.
Strangely enough, I did not once get the "Those who know" book as a brigand. Perhaps this is related.
