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. Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen
Hardcover, $25.95
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4. The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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5. Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read an excerpt | Read more on Mark Bowden
6. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Hear David Sedaris read
7. The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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8. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Paperback, $6.99
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9. The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read more on Amy Tan
10. Kiln People by David Brin
Hardcover, $25.95
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11. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
Buy it | Read more on Harry Potter
12. Fall on Your Knees by Ann Marie Macdonald
Paperback, $14
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13. Brunelleschi's Dome by Ross King
Paperback, $13
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14. A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar
Paperback, $16
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15. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $7.99
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16. Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey
Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read more on Ken Kesey | Read an interview with Ken Kesey
17. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
Paperback, $15
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18. The Skies of Pern by Anne McCaffrey
Paperback, $5.95
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19. The True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey
Paperback, $14
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20. Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian
Paperback, $15
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