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. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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2. Bad Cat: 244 Not-So-Pretty Kitties and Cats Gone Bad by Jim Edgar
Paperback, $9.95
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3. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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4. The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad
Paperback, $12.95
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5. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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6. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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7. Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $16.95
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8. The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1) by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $11.99
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9. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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10. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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11. The Known World by Edward P. Jones
Paperback, $13.95
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12. Mirror, Mirror by Gregory Maguire
Paperback, $14.95
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13. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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14. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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15. The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 11) by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $11.99
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16. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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17. Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan
Hardcover, $24
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18. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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19. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Hardcover, $24.95
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20. The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore
Hardcover, $14.95
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