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. Oh, the Things I Know by Al Franken
Hardcover, $19.95
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2. The Shelters of Stone by Jean Auel
Hardcover, $28.95
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3. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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4. Stupid White Men & Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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5. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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6. Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
Paperback, $13
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7. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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8. Empire Falls by Richard Russo
Paperback, $14.95
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9. A Painted House by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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10. Metal Cowboy: Tales From the Road Less Pedaled by Joe Kurmaskie
Paperback, $13
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11.How to Be Good by Nick Hornby
Paperback, $13
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12. Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden
Paperback, $14.95
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13. Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian
Paperback, $15
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14. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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15. Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Biography by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $11.99
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16. The Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman
Hardcover, $25.95
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17. Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett
Paperback, $6.99
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18. The Salmon of a Doubt by Douglas Adams
Hardcover, $24
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19. The Darwin Awards by Wendy Northcutt
Paperback, $10
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20. Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler
Paperback, $14.95
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