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. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Hardcover, $25.95
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2. Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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4. 1776 by David McCullough
Hardcover, $32
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5. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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6. Zorro by Isabel Allende
Hardcover, $25.95
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7. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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8. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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9. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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10. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Paperback, $7.99
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11. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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12. Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell
Hardcover, $21.00
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13. The Taking by Dean Koontz
Paperback, $7.99
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14. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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15. Mr. Paradise by Elmore Leonard
Paperback, $7.99
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16. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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17. On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt
Hardcover, $9.95
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18. We Thought You Would Be Prettier by Laurie Notaro
Paperback, $12.95
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19. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland by Paul Gerald
Paperback, $15.95
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20. Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
Paperback, $12.95
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