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 new-and-used bookstore in the world. 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 Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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2. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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3. The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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4. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
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5. A Painted House by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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6. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $7.99
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7. The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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8. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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9. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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10. The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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11. Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan
Paperback, $7.99
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12. Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
Hardcover, $9.98
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13. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
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14. Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian
Paperback, $15
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15. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Paperback, $14
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16. Shadow of the Hegmon by Orson Scott Card
Paperback, $6.99
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17. Brunelleschi's Dome by Ross King
Paperback, $13
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18. Birds of Prey by J.A. Jance
Paperback, $7.99
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19. The Shipping News by Annie Proulx
Paperback, $7.99
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