Bestsellers

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. The Shelters of Stone by Jean Auel

Hardcover, $28.95
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3. American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Paperback, $7.99
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4. A Painted House by John Grisham

Paperback, $7.99
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5. Stupid White Men & Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation by Michael Moore

Hardcover, $24.95
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6. Empire Falls by Richard Russo

Paperback, $14.95
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7. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

Paperback, $14.95
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8. Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler

Paperback, $14.95
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9. How to Be Good by Nick Hornby

Paperback, $13
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10. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

Paperback, $15
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11. The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy

Paperback, $7.99
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12. West of Kabul, East of New York by Tamim Ansary

Hardcover, $22
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13. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand

Paperback, $15
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14. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Dicamillo

Paperback, $5.99
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15. Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman

Hardcover, $25.95
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16. The Darwin Awards by Wendy Northcutt

Paperback, $10
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18. Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich

Paperback, $13
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19. Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett

Paperback, $6.99
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20. Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden

Paperback, $14.95
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