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. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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2. Collapse by Jared Diamond
Hardcover, $29.95
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3. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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4. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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5. Making Kind Choices by Ingrid Newkirk
Paperback, $13.95
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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. Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares
Hardcover, $16.95
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8. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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9. The Full Cupboard of Life by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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10. High Country by Nevada Barr
Paperback, $7.99
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11. The Broker by John Grisham
Hardcover, $27.95
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12. Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
Hardcover, $25.95
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13. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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14. The Working Poor: Invisible in America by David K. Shipler
Paperback, $14
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15. 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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16. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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17. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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18. 3rd Degree by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
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19. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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20. The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene
Hardcover, $23.95
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