Bestsellers

This week's bestselling books courtesy of Powells.com

Published May 8, 2002 7:00PM (EDT)

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 Shelters of Stone by Jean Auel

Hardcover, $28.95
Buy it

2. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser

Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more about Eric Schlosser

3. Stupid White Men & Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation by Michael Moore

Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it | Read more on Michael Moore

4. A Painted House by John Grisham

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Listen to an audio clip | Read more on John Grisham

5. American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review

6. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Hear David Sedaris read

7. Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich

Paperback, $13
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Barbara Ehrenreich

8. Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett

Paperback, $6.99
Buy it

9. Empire Falls by Richard Russo

Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Richard Russo

10. Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review

11. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond

Paperback, $15.95
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12. Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler

Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Anne Tyler

13. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

Paperback, $15
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Michael Chabon

14. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand

Paperback, $15
Buy it | Read Salon's review

15. Brunelleschi's Dome by Ross King

Paperback, $13
Buy it

16. Tell No One by Harlan Coben

Paperback, $6.99
Buy it

17. Chosen Prey by John Sandford

Paperback, $7.99
Buy it

18. April, 1865: The Month That Saved America by Jay Winik

Paperback, $14.95
Buy it


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