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. The New Best Recipe by editors of Cooks Illustrated Magazine
Hardcover, $35
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3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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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. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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6. The Ancestor's Tale by Richard Dawkins
Hardcover, $28
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7. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Hardcover, $18.95
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8. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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9. The Sinister Pig by Tony Hillerman
Paperback, $7.99
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10. Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
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11. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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12. The Known World by Edward P. Jones
Paperback, $13.95
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13. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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14. The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad
Paperback, $12.95
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15. He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys by Greg Behrendt
Hardcover, $19.95
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16. Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $16.95
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17. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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18. Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan
Hardcover, $24
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19. The Cat Owner's Manual by Dr. David Brunner
Paperback, $14.95
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20. The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore
Hardcover, $14.95
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