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. The Carnivorous Carnival by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $10.99
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2. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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3. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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4. Skipping Towards Gomorrah by Dan Savage
Hardcover, $23.95
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5. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Hardcover, $21.95
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6. Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
Paperback, $13
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7. Kissing in Manhattan by David Schickler
Paperback, $10.36
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8. Stupid White Men & Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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9. Empire Falls by Richard Russo
Paperback, $14.95
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10. White Oleander by Janet Fitch
Paperback, 13.95
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11. Sibley's Birding Basics by David Sibley
Paperback, $15.95
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12. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $8.99
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13. The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Paperback, $13.95
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14. Lady Cottington's Fairy Album by Brian Froud
Hardcover, $25
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15. Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Paperback, $13.95
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16. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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17. Total Recall by Sara Paretsky
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
Paperback, $13
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19. The Little Friend by Donna Tartt
Hardcover, $18.20
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20. Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
Paperback, $14
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