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 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
Paperback, $10
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2. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $9.99
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4. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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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. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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8. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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9. Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
Paperback, $14
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10. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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11. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Paperback, $13.95
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12. The Teeth of the Tiger by Tom Clancy
Hardcover, $27.95
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13. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Paperback, $14
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14. Bleachers by John Grisham
Paperback, $6.99
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15. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Hardcover, $24.95
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16. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Paperback, $12.95
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17. Digital Fortress: A Thriller by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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19. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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20. Pipsqueak by Brian Wiprud
Paperback, $6.99
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