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. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Hardcover, $24.95
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3. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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4. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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5. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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6. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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7. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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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. The Known World by Edward P. Jones
Paperback, $13.95
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10. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, $18.95
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11. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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12. Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Paperback, $8.95
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13. He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys by Greg Behrendt
Hardcover, $19.95
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14. Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
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15. The Sinister Pig by Tony Hillerman
Paperback, $7.99
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16. Blow Fly by Patricia Cornwell
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Naked by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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18. Stitch 'n Bitch Nation by Debbie Stoller
Paperback, $15.95
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19. Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan
Hardcover, $24
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20. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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