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 store in the world for new and used books. 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. Jarhead by Anthony Swofford
Hardcover, $24
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2. Atonement by Ian McEwan
Hardcover, $26
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3. Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Paperback, $12
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4. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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5. Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Paperback, $13.95
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6. City of Bones by Michael Connelly
Hardcover, $25.95
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7. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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8. The Hours by Michael Cunningham
Paperback, $13
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9. The Summons by John Grisham
Hardcover, $27.95
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10. Stupid White Men & Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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11. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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12. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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13. Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
Paperback, $13
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14. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Sijie Dai
Paperback, $10
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15. Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
Hardcover, $12.95
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16. The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean
Paperback, $14
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17. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Salt: A History by Mark Kurlansky
Paperback, $15
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19. Soul Circus by George P. Pelacanos
Hardcover, $24.95
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20. The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: An Investigative Reporter Exposes the Truth About Corporate Cons, Globalization, and High-Finance Fraudsters by Greg Palast
Paperback, $14
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