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. 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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2. Suddenly Silver by Lynn Johnston
Paperback, $16.95
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3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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4. The Sinister Pig by Tony Hillerman
Paperback, $7.99
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5. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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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. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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9. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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10. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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11. He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys by Greg Behrendt
Hardcover, $19.95
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12. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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13. The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 11) by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $11.99
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14. Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan
Hardcover, $24
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15. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
Paperback, $6.99
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16. The Known World by Edward P. Jones
Paperback, $13.95
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17. Split Second by David Baldacci
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
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19. When Will Jesus Bring the Porkchops? by George Carlin
Hardcover, $23.95
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20. Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $16.95
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