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. 1776 by David McCullough
Hardcover, $32
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2. A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
Hardcover, $24.95
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3. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Hardcover, $25.95
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4. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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5. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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6. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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7. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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8. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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9. Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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10. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Paperback, $8.95
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11. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
Hardcover, $8.95
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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. Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paper, $16.95
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14. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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15. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Paperback, $9.95
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16. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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17. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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18. Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
Paperback, $12.95
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19. The Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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20. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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