Bestsellers

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 new-and-used bookstore in the world. 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. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

Paperback, $14.95
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2. Choke by Chuck Palahniuk

Hardcover, $24.95
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3. Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates by Tom Robbins

Paperback, $13.95
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4. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

Paperback, $14
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5. Ethics for the New Millennium by the Dalai Lama

Paperback, $13
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6. White Teeth by Zadie Smith

Paperback, $14
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7. Rejuvenate! It's Never Too Late by Eartha Kitt

Hardcover, $20
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8. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

Paperback, $14.00
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9. American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Hardcover, $26
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10. Bunnicula Strikes Again by James Howe

Paperback, $4.99
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11. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Paperback, $20
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12. Ghost Soldiers: The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic Mission by Hampton Sides

Hardcover, $24.95
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13. Tucket's Gold by Gary Paulsen

Paperback, $4.50
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14. Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary

Paperback, $4.95
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15. Line Of Control: Op Center by Jeff Rovin

Paperback, $7.99
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16. The Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

Paperback, $12
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17. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich

Hardcover, $24.95
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18. In A Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson

Paperback, $14.95
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