As a BookScouter brand ambassador, Liana is passionate about writing on college, career and student lifestyle topics. She likes to discover how young people build their careers and achieve personal goals. In her free time, she likes to meet with friends and family, read non-fiction books and do yoga.
Should you own physical books or at least some hard copies of your favorite novels? Or is it more sensible to sell used books and switch to ebooks? There is no right or wrong here, and this guide will help you review available options. You will learn about possible “use case” scenarios for various types of physical books — from coffee table volumes to expensive college textbooks. It is up to you to decide which option makes the most sense for you!
Whether you’re a bookworm or not, you are undoubtedly familiar with the smell of old books. If nothing comes to your mind, just imagine entering a library or a store selling used books, and you will immediately remember this sweet scent of vanilla with the barely discernible bitterness of freshly grounded coffee. Unlike new book smell that is universally considered attractive, some people might find this smell nauseating, but even a more significant number of readers are literally addicted to it. Ever wondered why old books smell? Here is a scientific answer to this mystery of “smelling books” addiction!
Nobody is going to challenge the power and importance of reading in our modern society built of texts and images. However, while chasing after productivity and profits, the benefits of reading fiction (as opposed to non-fiction) are often neglected. We perceive reading only as a practical tool for acquiring knowledge but not as much as a joyful process valuable on its own.
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