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Quote by Susan Warner

“They stopped next at a bookstore. "Oh, what a delicious smell of new books!" said Ellen, as they entered. "Mamma, if it wasn't for one thing, I should say I never was so happy in my life.”

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Susan Warner

Susan Warner was an American writer born on July 11, 1819, and died on March 17, 1885. Known for her warm family stories and touching moral education, her works were highly appreciated by readers. more

“I take a breath, indulging in that distinct book smell. There's only one thing I love more than the smell of fresh-baked bread and that's the smell of books. Max's store is a combination of used and new books, and I find the scent intoxicating. There's something about the aroma of paper at every possible stage for a book: brand new, hot off the printing press, decades old, covered in dust and moisture. Yeah, it's probably a little weird. But I don't care. To me, it's divine.”

Bookstore Smell Of Books

Book:The Boy With the Bookstore

Source: The Boy With the Bookstore

“As for the shop there is a breed of Homo sapiens that will walk inside, take a deep breath, and say, 'Mmm, I just love the smell of old books.' They are to be got rid of as quickly as possible, with whatever violence it takes. I have heard the line a thousand times and never, never have I sold a book to any one of those people.”

Books Old Books Smell Of Books Antiquarian Book Sellers

Book:A Factotum in the Book Trade

Source: A Factotum in the Book Trade

“Sloane inhaled deeply as she stepped into the bookstore. A joyous scent filled her nostrils. She loved the smell of books. Clean and crisp and woodsy and yet not like a man. Sloane's lips quirked. There weren't many places that ranked above bookstores for her. So many adventures waited on the glorious wooden shelves.”

Bookstores Smell Of Books

Book:A Legend in the Baking

Source: A Legend in the Baking