I sniff books

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Comment by Manda Robertson 1 day ago

Jockles comment reminds me:
I once read an article that said a surprising number of people smell their loved-ones clothing or personal items when they are missing them.This is supposed to be explained by the olfactory portion of the brain's close proximity to the memory portion.
It's weird, but when I'm feeling down I smell my favorite books and the pads of my dogs feet. :P

Comment by Jockles 1 day ago

I actually have one book which I haven't read (as I own another copy of it) and I just keep it on my shelf so it retains the new book smell and I occasionally go and sniff it when I'm feeling sad...

Comment by Anna 1 day ago

I love flipping through the pages so the scent practically hits me in the face.

Comment by Tabby rex on January 4, 2010 at 2:43pm

I love the smell of a new textbook.
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Comment by Cody Laine Clawges on January 3, 2010 at 10:21pm

The smell of really new or really old books smell wonderful, I would love to have a candle that smells like that.

Comment by Marketa Fei on January 3, 2010 at 7:58pm

The really old ones and new textbooks....mmmmmmm....delicious.

Comment by Andrea James on January 3, 2010 at 7:47pm

Astroskylark, that is AWESOME.

Comment by Tina on January 3, 2010 at 11:55am

I love the smell of really old books

Comment by Astroskylark on January 2, 2010 at 6:44pm

I astound my friends and family by accurately guessing the publication date of a book simply by smelling the binding.

Comment by Manda Robertson on December 21, 2009 at 6:10pm

I went to my favorite book store yesterday and discovered a new book smelling sensation! Apparently now they are printing these uber bound giant volumes of the classics that are built to outlast the centuries (acid free paper, extra super binding etc...) Although they are brand new, they smell amazing :D

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