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. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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3. Collapse by Jared Diamond
Hardcover, $29.95
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4. God's Politics by Jim Wallis
Hardcover, $24.95
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5. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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6. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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7. The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene
Hardcover, $23.95
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8. Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $16.95
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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. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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11. Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares
Hardcover, $16.95
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12. 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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13. Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paperback, $16.95
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14. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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15. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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16. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Paperback, $14
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17. The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer
Paperback, $14
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18. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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19. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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20. French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano
Hardcover, $22
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