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. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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3. King of Torts by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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4. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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5. Digital Fortress: A Thriller by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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6. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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7. eat shop portland by Kaie Wellman
Paperback, $9.95
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8. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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9. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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10. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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11. Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller
Paperback, $13.95
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12. 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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13. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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14. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Hardcover, $19.95
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15. Dude, Where's My Country? by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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16. Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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18. Key of Valor by Nora Roberts
Paperback, $7.99
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19. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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20. The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss by Arthur Agaston
Hardcover, $24.95
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