He enjoyed the silence and the smell of books.

Meaning: The man liked the quietness and the way the books smelled.

Choice of Words: Silence means no noise or sound. Smell is the sense that allows you to detect odors.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• I love the smell of new books.
• She loved the smell of new books.
• Library books smell musty.
• She loved the smell of old books.
• He loved the musty smell of old books.
• I love the smell of old books.
• She enjoyed reading books.
• He enjoyed reading books at the library.
• Funny books are my favorite kind of books.
• The house was old and creaky, with a musty smell.