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. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more about Eric Schlosser
2. A Painted House by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Listen to an audio clip | Read more on John Grisham
3. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Hear David Sedaris read
4. The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read more on Amy Tan
5. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
Buy it | Read more on J.R.R. Tolkien
6. The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby by Dav Pilkey
Paperback, $4.99
Buy it
7. The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on J.R.R. Tolkien
8. Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read an excerpt | Read more on Mark Bowden
9. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
Buy it | Read more on Harry Potter
10. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Paperback, $14
Buy it
11. First to Die by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Hear an audio clip | Read more on James Patterson
12. The Skies of Pern by Anne McCaffrey
Paperback, $5.95
Buy it
13. The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on J.R.R. Tolkien
14. Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian
Paperback, $15
Buy it
15. The Summons by John Grisham
Hardcover, $27.95
Buy it | Listen to an audio clip | Read more on John Grisham
16. Blood Lure by Nevada Barr
Paperback, $6.99
Buy it | Read more on Nevada Barr
17. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read more on Harry Potter
18. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $20
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on J.R.R. Tolkien
19. Pagan Babies by Elmore Leonard
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Elmore Leonard
20. Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey
Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read more on Ken Kesey | Read an interview with Ken Kesey
Shares