Hi List, Below is a list of popular books from 1889. It will give you an idea of what your ancestors were reading at that time. The only title I was familiar with was "King Solomon's Mines". Is anyone familiar with any of the other titles? Carla Miles Co-Coordinator, Marion County The Marion County Patriot, No. 6 February 8, 1889 Page Three Popular Novels The Patriot Book and Stationery Store has just received a lot of novels by the best and most popular writers. The following is a list of them on hand at present: "Jess," "She," "Mysteries of a Hansom Cab," "Lady Magdelein's Pride," "Mr. Meeson's Will," "King Solomon's Mines," "Fashion's Follies," "Nezar," "All in a Wild March Morning," "Hunted Down," "The Dark House." The books are bound in paper covers and will be sold at 25 cents each. Parties desiring to exchange books of this class will be allowed 15 cents when they are returned in good order.