Bestsellers

His name begins with D and his book is No. 1 on the list -- that's right, it's David Sedaris! Also: The power of Oprah lands "Anna Karenina" a No. 17 slot, all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.

Published June 11, 2004 6:47PM (EDT)

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. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris

Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it

2. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

3. Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss

Hardcover, $17.50
Buy it

4. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review

5. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi

Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review

6. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Paperback, $12
Buy it | Read Salon's review

7. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Paperback, $14
Buy it

8. Deception Point by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

9. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

Hardcover, $21.95
Buy it| Read Salon's review | Read more on Alice Sebold

10. Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Paperback, $14
Buy it | Read Salon's review

11. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Paperback, $14
Buy it

12. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

Paperback, $15
Buy it | Read Salon's review

13. The Known World by Edward P. Jones

Paperback, $13.95
Buy it

14. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

Paperback, $11.95
Buy it

15. To the Nines: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich

Hardcover, $25.95
Buy it

16. Naked Empire by Terry Goodkind

Hardcover, $29.95
Buy it

17. Digital Fortress: A Thriller by Dan Brown

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

18. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Paperback, $16
Buy it

19. Persuader by Lee Child

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

20. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

Paperback, $12.00
Buy it


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