The Visceral Reaction to a New Book
This evening while I was “studying” (I really did study for hours, but a girl needs a break), I found a new blog. Everyone should check out Writer’s Block. One of the recent posts had a definition for “New Book High” that I thought many of you could understand. I cracked up when I read the definition and I definitely could relate. Below is a snippet of the definition, but you should go to the entry and read it in its entirety. Thank you Writer’s Block for capturing this feeling so well!
“New book high: (n) 1. The feeling one gets when one purchases/acquires a new book. Often, the person feeling “new book high” will squeal uncontrollably (thereby causing passersby to stare uncomfortably)…”
How do you react when discovering a new book?
4 Comments
malibudoc
I become aroma fixated because I love the scent of a new book, musty ones too. Well, at least I did before I began buying my books for iPad delivery.
Ashley
That is why I do not enjoy reading on an ereader. Where’s the smell? Where’s the texture? Also, “discovering” a book online is not as much fun as perusing shelves in a store.
But I agree, give me a book store full of old books any day and I’ll enjoy the aroma!
KT
I have the same issue. I love the smell of books. Even Anna, who thinks the kindle is cool, prefers the smell and feel of a book and a bookstore. There’s nothing like wandering aimlessly around a bookstore.
cappy @ writer's block
Oh my goodness! Thank you for mentioning me! That means so much to me, and I’m glad someone else understands my new book high!!! Cheers!!!!