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. 1776 by David McCullough
Hardcover, $32
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3. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Hardcover, $25.95
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4. Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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5. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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6. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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7. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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8. Shadow Boxers by John Gattuso
Hardcover, $39.95
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9. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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10. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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11. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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12. Zorro by Isabel Allende
Hardcover, $25.95
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13. The Taking by Dean Koontz
Paperback, $7.99
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14. The Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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15. The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants by Ann Brashares
Paperback, $8.95
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16. Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
Paperback, $12.95
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17. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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18. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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19. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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20. What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank
Paperback, $14
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