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. 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. Specimen Days by Michael Cunningham
Hardcover, $25.
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5. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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6. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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7. 1776 by David McCullough
Hardcover, $32
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8. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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9. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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10. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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11. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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12. Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
Hardcover, $15.95
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13. On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt
Hardcover, $9.95
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14. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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15. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Paperback, $7.99
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16. Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich
Hardcover, $26.95
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17. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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18. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Paperback, $8.95
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19. Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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20. Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paper, $16.95
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