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. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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2. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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3. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $9.56
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4. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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5. Beach House by James Patterson
Hardcover, $7.99
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6. Villa Incognito by Tom Robbins
Hardcover, $24
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7. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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8. 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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9. Atonement by Ian McEwan
Hardcover, $26
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10. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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11. The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, Book 3) by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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12. The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
Hardcover, $24.95
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13. Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market by Eric Schlosser
Hardcover, $30
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14. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $19.96
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15. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins
Paperback, $7.99
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16. Mortal Prey by John Sandford
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Going the Other Way: Lessons From a Life in and out of Major-League Baseball by Billy Bean
Hardcover, $23.95
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18. Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Paperback, $13.95
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19. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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20. Three Junes by Julia Glass
Hardcover, $25
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