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. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Paperback, $7.99
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3. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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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. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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6. On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt
Hardcover, $9.95
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7. Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell
Hardcover, $21.00
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8. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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9. Portland Hill Walks by Laura O. Foster
Paperback, $19.95
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10. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Paperback, $9.95
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11. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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12. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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13. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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14. Saturday by Ian McEwan
Hardcover, $26
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15. The Innocent by Harlan Coben
Hardcover, $26.95
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16. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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17. Blood Struggle by Charles Wilkinson
Hardcover, $26.95
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18. Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl
Hardcover, $24.95
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19. R Is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton
Paperback, $7.99
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20. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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