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. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $19.96
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2. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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4. Atonement by Ian McEwan
Hardcover, $26
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5. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins
Paperback, $7.99
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6. Crescent by Diana Abu Jaber
Hardcover, $19.96
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7. Holes by Louis Sachar
Paperback, $6.50
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8. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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9. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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10. Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Paperback, $13.95
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11. The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman
Hardcover, $25.95
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12. McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales (McSweeney's #10) edited by Michael Chabon
Paperback, $13.95
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13. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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14. 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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15. The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
Hardcover, $24.95
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16. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Sijie Dai
Paperback, $10
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17. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $9.56
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18. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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19. Stupid White Men & Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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20. Three Junes by Julia Glass
Hardcover, $25
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