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. Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
Hardcover, $24.95
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2. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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3. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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4. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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5. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $19.96
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6. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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7. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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8. Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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9. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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10. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $9.56
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11. The Ultimate Weight Solution by Dr. Phillip C. McGraw
Hardcover, $26
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12. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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13. Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk
Paperback, $13.95
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14. Diary by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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15. Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets by Dav Pilkey
Paperback, $4.99
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16. Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Three Junes by Julia Glass
Paperback, $14
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18. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Hardcover, $26
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19. The True Story of Hansel and Gretel: A Novel of War and Survival by Louise Murphy
Paperback, $13
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20. 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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