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. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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2. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Hardcover, $29.99
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3. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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4. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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5. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Hardcover, $26
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6. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $9.56
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7. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Paperback, $16
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8. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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9. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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10. Three Junes by Julia Glass
Hardcover, $25
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11. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $19.96
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12. Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
Paperback, $14
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13. The Shelters of Stone by Jean Auel
Hardcover, $28.95
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14. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins
Paperback, $7.99
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15. War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges
Hardcover, $23
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16. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg
Hardcover, $25.95
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18. Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
Paperback, $13
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19. The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
Hardcover, $24.95
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20. To the Nines: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich
Hardcover, $25.95
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