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. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Hardcover, $26
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5. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $19.96
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6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Hardcover, $29.99
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7. Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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8. Three Junes by Julia Glass
Hardcover, $25
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9. Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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10. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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11. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Paperback, $16
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12. War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges
Hardcover, $23
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13. The Shelters of Stone by Jean Auel
Hardcover, $28.95
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14. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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15. Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
Paperback, $14
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16. The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier
Paperback, $14
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17. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn
Paperback, $11.20
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19. The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas J. Preston
Paperback, $6.39
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20. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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