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. Winters' Tales by Jonathan Winters
Paperback, $15.95
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2. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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3. A Painted House by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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4. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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5. A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain
Hardcover, $25.95
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6. The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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7. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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8. Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden
Paperback, $7.99
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9. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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10. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
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11. Black, White & Jewish by Rebecca Walker
Paperback, $14
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12. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $20
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13. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Paperback, $14
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14. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Paperback, $14
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15. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $7.99
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16. Brunelleschi's Dome by Ross King
Paperback, $13
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17. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
Paperback, $15
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18. The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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19. Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
Hardcover, $9.98
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20. Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan
Paperback, $7.99
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