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. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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2. Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $16.95
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3. 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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4. Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan
Hardcover, $24
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5. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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6. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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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. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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10. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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11. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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12. Split Second by David Baldacci
Paperback, $7.99
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13. Breaking Free ed. Marilyn Sewell
Paperback, $16
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14. Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
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15. The Earth Path by Starhawk
Hardcover, $19.95
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16. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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17. The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 11) by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $11.99
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18. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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19. The Plot Against America by Philip Roth
Hardcover, $26
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20. Heart Full of Lies by Ann Rule
Paperback, $7.99
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