The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-03-24
Book Dealers and
Librarians Busy
With Best Sellers

I'll DlSNldTck nave Deell kept DuSv
the past few months in an endeavor
to deliver to their patrons copies
Of books which have proven to be
generally popular with the public.
The booksellers have profited by this
demand in that the patrons pur-
chase the book rather than await
their turns to read the borrowed
copy.
''T, Bridge of San Luis Rey" by
Wilder has won all honors in popu-
iarity this season. Calls for this
's,' rave outnumbered all others
at /. g local libraries and book stores.
g" ma by de La Roche has long
v tin list at the public library and
b il one of the best sellers,
. .ordia.. to the reports from book
slcrs. wings" by Sanders;
len" by Sheehan and "God and
c oceryn,an' by Wright are
on the list of best sellers in
81. rex.
Tho public and circulating libraries
lily their calls for Giants in the
al a pioneer classic by Rolvaag.
RI Hust' by Cannon is popular
thrc chout the northwest because Of
its minnesota setting. 'Claire
- er' ~ darlington presents an
mod yaath story and has
J :, eavs~ amcng the younger
Of this city. The circulating
l. aries have found "They Also
Sive' BY Peter 3. Kyne to be an
inor favoritc.
The non-fiction this season runs
largely to biographies and auto
biographies. Trader Horn" by
Hora-I.awis. Bismarck" by Ludwig,
. Napoleon by Ludwig, and 1.-THE
Divine Lady" by f. harrington lead
al others in popularity according to
rero:t5 from the libraries and book
sellers. mother India" by Mayo,
lihsgal discussion of India, has been
& faF2a.tc.
I'>.vlia Hurst's latest novel, "A
Y 1T IS Born" has had many
ea!' 1T th, public library and in the
boz stores. The Presidents
II ~ by Nan Britton is the
60 on of the season, although
net enc Of the best sellers. nor is it
handed through the public library.
Patrons are calling for it at the
circulating libraries, however.
9TH Red knight of Germany" by
Gibbons and "Whispering Gallery"
a d. 'osure Of social and diplomatic
Secrets, have kept the booksellers
busy. The public library reports
many calls for "Disraeli'' by Maui
rois, PHILOSOPHY" by Durant and
"Transition" by Durant.
In perusing the lists submitted by
the various libraries and book deal
ers, :. decided similarity in the tastes
Of the reading public is apparent.
Miss Marcelle LaRose returned to
Minneapolis today to resume her
studies at the University of Min
nesota after spending the spring
vacation at her home in Bismarck.
E. D. Rose Of Jamestown, FORM
erly of Bismarck, is attending the
automobile show in Mandan and Wis
iting friends in this city.
The Women's Benefit association
will give an Easter dance Tuesday,
April 10, at the Elks hall. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Crum have
returned to Mckenzie after spend
ing the past two days in Bismarck.
Mrs. Joseph Schwartzbauer Of st.
Anthony has been admitted to st.
Alcxius hospital for treatment.
John Holman has been spending the
past few days in Fargo as the guest
Of his daughter, Mrs: Dorr.
The Bismarck Study club will meet
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the home Of Mrs. F. C. Stucke.
Mrs. F. F.. Jefferies and Miss
Norma Lang Of Washburn were
guests in Bismarck Friday.
Mrs. Edna Thomson and Miss
Jean Darwin Of Carson are spending
few days in this city.
Joseph Eaton Of Seattle, WASH,
formerly Of this city, is visiting
friends in Bismarck.
Mlr. +. E. Templeton and daueh-
ter, Dorothy, Of Almont were guests
in this city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Bell and family
Of Carson are visiting in this city
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. LaDue of
Carson are spending the weekend
in Bismarck.
Mrs. J. E. Potter is visiting rel
atives in Fargo this weekend.
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