Yes, their is a reason and Fiction Writers Review has it on their site. Go over and take a look. You can also find out about the old book perfume.
Quick Note: Why old books smell so good – the answer
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A sad tale of Amazon monetization: eReaderIQ and the affiliate program
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Aside from lignin the cellulose itself can be broken down into sugars lending a smell that I characterize as a mix of creosote and graham crackers.
The blog asks: “What scent will subliminially stoke the e-book generation’s hunger for knowledge?”
Ozone, their favorite chair and their favorite drink, since they won’t have to go to musty old bookstores and libraries to enjoy a good book.