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 Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 11) by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $11.99
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2. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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3. The Dark Tower (Book 7) by Stephen King
Hardcover, $35
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4. America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction by Jon Stewart and the writers of "The Daily Show"
Hardcover, $24.95
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5. Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
Hardcover, $17.99
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6. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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7. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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8. Blow Fly by Patricia Cornwell
Paperback, $7.99
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9. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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10. The System of the World (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 3) by Neal Stephenson
Hardcover, $27.95
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11. The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific by J. Maarten Troost
Paperback, $12.95
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12. He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys by Greg Behrendt
Hardcover, $19.95
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13. The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
Paperback, $10
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14. Runt by Marion Dane Bauer
Paperback, $5.50
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15. Quicksilver (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 1) by Neal Stephenson
Paperback, $15.95
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16. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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17. Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
Paperback, $14.95
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18. Split Second by David Baldacci
Paperback, $7.99
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19. The Great Failure by Natalie Goldberg
Hardcover, $23.95
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20. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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