Bestsellers

Al Franken's "Lies" and more in this week's bestselling books, courtesy of Powells.com.

Published August 27, 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. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Paperback, $14
Buy it

2. Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand

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

3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Paperback, $14
Buy it

4. Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken

Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it

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

Paperback, $9.56
Buy it

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

Hardcover, $16
Buy it

7. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

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

8. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser

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

9. Three Junes by Julia Glass

Hardcover, $25
Buy it

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

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

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

Hardcover, $26
Buy it

12. Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

13. American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review

14. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

15. Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk

Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it | Read more on Chuck Palahniuk

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

Paperback, $7.99
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17. Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs

Paperback, $14
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18. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Hardcover, $29.99
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19. East of Eden by John Steinbeck

Paperback, $16
Buy it

20. Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith

Paperback, $11.95
Buy it


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