Sometimes when I am reading a book I get at the bookstore, I sniff the pages. In fact, that has to be one of the reasons why I buy my books instead of going to the library.
Sometimes I buy books (that i am interested in reading) for the simple "new smell"
does anyone else think like this? or am I the only one? keep in mind I am totally vulnerable for asking, so be nice. lol
2007-08-31 03:50:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Caleenlass G- Yes! my favorite books have a smell that I like. lol uncanny!
I also LOVE the new car smell. and yes, I HATE how some candle stores have those smells!
2007-08-31 04:06:41 · update #1
No, of course not. There is something special about buying your own book- like the day its released or something and then knowing that THIS IS BRAND NEW. Nobody has touched it but you, because once you purchase the book IT IS YOURS.
I love the way certain books smell. If you ever purchase those Nancy Drew books, the ones from the seventies with a yellowed cover and those thick pages... they smell kind of weird but I love them.
Then certain books of mine have a smell in them that for some reason has to do with the book. Like, I have a book called The Secret Garden, and I swear I can smell roses on its pages. Strange I know, but I love it!
Don't worry, you are not alone when it comes to stuff like that.
;-D
2007-08-31 04:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. When I was young the first thing I do is smell a book before reading it. Sometimes the smell enhances the book, or draws you away from it. Most of my favorite books have a pleasant smell to them.
2007-08-31 03:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by C_G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's one of those free joys in life. The smell of the stacks in the library. Carpet stores. A new car. Greenhouse. Bakery. Linen just in from the clothesline.
Ever notice how things willfully intended to smell nice give you a headache, like a candle store?
2007-08-31 04:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do too !!! I can still "remember" the smell of my first grade classroom ! ( the new books smelled so NEW !) But, it's not like a "thing" where I have to hang out at bookstores or libraries !
2007-08-31 03:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. it is very weird. But the thing is, even thought it is weird, you are not the only weirdo out there. I love the smell of new books too. And so do millions of other read-a-holics out there. lol.
2007-08-31 06:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Bobba Shanika 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No! Move over, girl! Let me get a sniff. Can you imagine being the librarian who is the 1st one to crack the covers?! It was H E A V E N L Y!
Mmmmmmm. Better than Febreeze!
2007-08-31 03:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sleek 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not weird. Lots of people love the smell of books. I think it's the paper.
2007-08-31 04:19:05 · answer #7 · answered by jordynthegeek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know where you're coming from!! I love smelling new books and sometimes I behave as a sommelier in front of wines... It is part of the pleasure of buying yourself a new book!!
2007-08-31 06:58:51 · answer #8 · answered by simonetta 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A bit unusual perhaps but not wierd, people like what they like. That's why god gave us broccoli AND chocolate. I love the smell of cattle and to most people that is unpleasant.
2007-08-31 04:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by Robert P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, new books smell awesome! I myself like the smell of photocopiers when they're running a bunch of copies...
2007-08-31 03:54:35 · answer #10 · answered by islington9 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋