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 store in the world for new and used books. 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. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Hardcover, $29.99
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2. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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3. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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4. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $9.56
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5. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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6. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $7.99
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7. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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8. Three Junes by Julia Glass
Hardcover, $25
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9. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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10. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Paperback, $16
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11. Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
Paperback, $14
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12. The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier
Paperback, $14
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13. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $8.99
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14. Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hardcover, $14
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15. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins
Paperback, $7.99
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16. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $6.99
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17. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings by Christopher Moore
Hardcover, $23.95
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19. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $19.96
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20. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Hardcover, $14.95
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