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. Collapse by Jared Diamond
Hardcover, $29.95
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2. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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3. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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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 Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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6. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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7. Bad Cat: 244 Not-So-Pretty Kitties and Cats Gone Bad by Jim Edgar
Paperback, $9.95
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8. 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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9. The Broker by John Grisham
Hardcover, $27.95
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10. Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
Hardcover, $25.95
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11. If the Buddha Got Stuck by Charlotte Kasl
Paperback, $13
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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 Known World by Edward P. Jones
Paperback, $13.95
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14. Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe by Simon Singh
Hardcover, $27.95
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15. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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16. Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paperback, $16.95
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17. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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18. The Working Poor: Invisible in America by David K. Shipler
Paperback, $14
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19. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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20. 3rd Degree by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
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