The Smell of Books aerosol eBook enhancer is a truly novel form of aromatherapy.
Apparently, some people love the scent of paper books so much, they’re buying "New Book" smell spray in a can!
"When was the last time an e-book made you sneeze? Probably never," SmellofBooks says. "It’s a scientifically proven fact that e-books lack the necessary ‘character’ to trigger a strong physical reaction. Our Classic Musty Scent solves that problem."
Other scents they offer include Crunchy Bacon Scent ("a low calorie, low cholesterol alternative for your breakfast reading enjoyment"), Eau You Have Cats ("It’s just like borrowing a book from grandma’s house") and Scent Of Sensibility ("The scent of violets, horses, and potpourri. It’s like living in a Jane Austen novel!"), and of course New Book Smell.
Is our shift to reading online, and the rising popularity of the e-book going to put real paper books in danger? If so, perhaps bottling the classic smell of literature isn’t such a bad idea…
The Smell of Books aerosol eBook enhancer sells for about $15, except the New Book Smell which goes for $28.99
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