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. Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels
Paperback, $13
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3. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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3. Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss
Hardcover, $17.50
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4. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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5. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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6. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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7. Plan of Attack by Bob Woodward
Hardcover, $28
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8. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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9. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Hardcover, $21.95
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10. Villa Incognito by Tom Robbins
Paperback, $14
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11. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Paperback, $12.00
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12. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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13. Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Paperback, $7.99
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14. Digital Fortress: A Thriller by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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15. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Paperback, $13.95
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16. Fanatics & Fools by Arianna Huffington
Hardcover, $23.95
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17. Persuader by Lee Child
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Stick It to Bush by Chronicle Books
Paperback, $9.95
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19. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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20. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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