Bestsellers

Seabiscuit's back on top and more in this week's bestselling books courtesy of Powells.com.

Published July 30, 2003 7:00PM (EDT)

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. Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand

Paperback, $15
Buy it | Read Salon's review

2. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Paperback, $14
Buy it

3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Hardcover, $29.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review

4. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer

Hardcover, $26
Buy it

5. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk

Hardcover, $16
Buy it

6. Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Paperback, $14
Buy it

7. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

Paperback, $9.56
Buy it

8. Naked Empire by Terry Goodkind

Hardcover, $29.95
Buy it

9. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Hardcover, $19.96
Buy it | Read Salon's review

10. American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Paperback, $7.99
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11. Three Junes by Julia Glass

Hardcover, $25
Buy it

12. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

13. The Shelters of Stone by Jean Auel

Hardcover, $28.95
Buy it

14. East of Eden by John Steinbeck

Paperback, $16
Buy it

15. War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges

Hardcover, $23
Buy it | Read Salon's review

16. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

17. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser

Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more about Eric Schlosser

18. Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn

Paperback, $11.20
Buy it

19. The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas J. Preston

Paperback, $6.39
Buy it

20. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

Paperback, $8.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Harry Potter


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