Why Do Books Smell So Good? - Science ABC

The smell of a book is caused by a variety of factors, including the paper it is printed on, the ink used, and the adhesives used in the binding process. The smell of old books is caused by the breakdown of chemicals in the paper over time, while the smell of new books is caused by the chemicals used in their manufacture.

Chris’ father gave him a book on his birthday. Immediately after ripping apart the packaging, Chris retrieved the book and gazed at it for a moment. His father thought that he must really like the stories in the book or the author, but in the next moment, Chris opened the book and stuck his nose into it.

His father shouldn’t have been so surprised, however… I’m sure many of you do the same thing.

Nothing, absolutely nothing can match the magical smell that comes out of books. Try pressing your nose against a Kindle or an iPad… it simply isn’t the same.

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