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. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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2. A Painted House by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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3.The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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4. Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden
Paperback, $7.99
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5. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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6. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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7. Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen
Hardcover, $25.95
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8. The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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9. Brunelleschi's Dome by Ross King
Paperback, $13
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10. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
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11. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $7.99
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12. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Paperback, $14
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13. Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey
Paperback, $14.95
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14. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
Paperback, $14
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15. A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
Paperback, $15
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16. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
Paperback, $15
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17. Passage by Connie Willis
Paperback, $6.99
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18. The True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey
Paperback, $14
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19. The Shipping News by Annie Proulx
Paperback, $7.99
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20. Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian
Paperback, $15
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