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 Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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2. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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3. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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4. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Hardcover, $19.95
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5. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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6. Dude, Where's My Country? by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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7. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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8. Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan
Paperback, $7.99
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9. 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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10. Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian
Paperback, $13.95
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11. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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12. Prey by Michael Crichton
Paperback, $7.99
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13. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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14. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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15. Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
Paperback, $7.99
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16. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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17. Visions of Sugar Plums: A Stephanie Plum Holiday Novel by Janet Evanovich
Paperback, $6.99
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18. Eragon: Inheritance, Book I by Christopher Paolini
Hardcover, $18.95
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19. The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell
Paperback, $13.95
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20. Blueprint for Disaster: A Get Fuzzy Collection by Darby Conley
Paperback, $10.95
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