Bestsellers

Michael Connelly's "The Narrows" makes a splash at No. 1, James Patterson is back with "The Lake House," and Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" is just hanging on by a pinkie -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.

May 19, 2004 | Book-loving residents of and visitors to the city of Portland, Ore., are already familiar with the legendary labyrinthine charms of Powell's City of Books, the largest store in the world for new and used books. Powells.com, the online equivalent of this bibliophile's paradise, brings the Powell's experience to the Web, including a bestseller list that reflects the eclectic tastes of Powell's customers. Salon.com is pleased to present it here.

1. The Narrows by Michael Connelly

Hardback, $25.95
Buy it

2. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

3. Persuader by Lee Child

Paperback, $7.99
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4. Crescent by Diana Abu Jaber

Paperback, $13.95
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5. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Paperback, $14
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6. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review

7. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

Hardcover, $21.95
Buy it| Read Salon's review | Read more on Alice Sebold

8. The Lake House by James Patterson

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read more on James Patterson

9. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi

Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review

10. Deception Point by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
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11. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Paperback, $14.95
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12. Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

Paperback, $7.99
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13. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

Paperback, $12.00
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14. Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels

Paperback, $13
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15. Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

Hardcover, $25.95
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16. Touching the Void by Joe Simpson

Paperback, $12.95
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17. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

Paperback, $13.95
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18. Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Paperback, $14
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19. Plan of Attack by Bob Woodward

Hardcover, $28
Buy it | Read more on Bob Woodward

20. Digital Fortress by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
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