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. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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4. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Hardcover, $25.95
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5. Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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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 Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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9. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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10. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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11. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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12. Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl
Hardcover, $24.95
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13. The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd
Hardcover, $24.95
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14. Plan B by Anne Lamott
Hardcover, $24.95
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15. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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16. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Paperback, $9.95
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17. Enemy by Lee Child
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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19. R Is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton
Paperback, $7.99
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20. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Paperback, $14.00
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