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. Plan B by Anne Lamott
Hardcover, $24.95
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4. The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene
Hardcover, $23.95
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5. Collapse by Jared Diamond
Hardcover, $29.95
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6. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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7. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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8. The Narrows by Michael Connelly
Paperback, $7.99
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9. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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10. God's Politics by Jim Wallis
Hardcover, $24.95
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11. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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12. Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $16.95
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13. The Game by Laurie R. King
Paperback, $6.99
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14. Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares
Hardcover, $16.95
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15. The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer
Paperback, $14
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16. Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paperback, $16.95
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17. French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano
Hardcover, $22
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18. Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
Paperback, $14.95
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19. Zen Shorts by John J. Muth
Hardcover, $16.95
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20. The Far Out Story of Vortex I by Matt Love
Paperback, $20
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