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. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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2. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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3. The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
Paperback, $10
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4. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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5. Split Second by David Baldacci
Paperback, $7.99
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6. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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7. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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8. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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9. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Paperback, $14
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10. The 9/11 Report by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
Paperback, $6.99
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11. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Paperback, $12.95
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12. Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett
Paperback, $7.50
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13. Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
Paperback, $14
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14. Bleachers by John Grisham
Paperback, $6.99
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15. The Teeth of the Tiger by Tom Clancy
Hardcover, $27.95
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16. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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17. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $9.99
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18. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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19. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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20. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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