What Gives Old Books That Smell And Why Do We Love It?

People love the smell of old books so much they even buy perfumes based on it, and knowing what produces it can even help us save them.
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People love the smell of old books so much they even buy perfumes based on it and knowing what produces it can even help us save them.

The wonderful smell of old books - Boing Boing

Love the Smell of Old Books? This Bookseller Would Like You to Leave. - The New York Times

15 Things You'll Understand If You Love the Smell of Print Books

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Grammarly - The reason we love old books is explained! Happy National Reading Day. What will you read?

Why We Love The Smell Of Books

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Why do some people love the smell of old books? - Quora

How scent, emotion, and memory are intertwined — and exploited — Harvard Gazette

Why I Like Old Books – Consider the Peel