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. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
Paperback, $15
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3. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding
Paperback, $13
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4. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Society by Jared Diamond
Paperback, $15.95
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5. Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem
Paperback, $13.00
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6. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
Paperback, $14
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7. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
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8. The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Hardcover, $24.95
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9. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Paperback, $14.00
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10. The Bear and the Dragon by Tom Clancy
Paperback, $7.99
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11. The Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Paperback, $12
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12. Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates by Tom Robbins
Paperback, $13.95
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13. Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara
Hardcover, $26.95
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14. Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
Paperback, $13
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15. Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love by Dava Sobel
Paperback, $14
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16. Wild Justice by Phillip Margolin
Paperback, $7.99
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17. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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18. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
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19. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $20
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20. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Paperback, $14
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