Bestsellers

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. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
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2. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Hardcover, $24.95
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3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Paperback, $14
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4. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Paperback, $14
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5. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

Paperback, $15
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6. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Hardcover, $19.95
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7. Dude, Where's My Country? by Michael Moore

Hardcover, $24.95
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8. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk

Hardcover, $16
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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. Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan

Paperback, $7.99
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11. Mystic River by Dennis Lehane

Paperback, $7.99
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12. Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian

Paperback, $13.95
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13. From a Buick 8 by Stephen King

Paperback, $7.99
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14. Old School by Tobias Wolff

Hardcover, $22
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15. Hornet Flight by Ken Follett

Paperback, $7.99
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16. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

Paperback, $11.95
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17. Prey by Michael Crichton

Paperback, $7.99
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18. Eragon: Inheritance, Book I by Christopher Paolini

Hardcover, $18.95
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19. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser

Paperback, $13.95
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20. Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich

Paperback, $14
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