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. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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2. Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
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3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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4. Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
Hardcover, $24.95
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5. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $9.56
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6. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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7. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $19.96
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8. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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9. Three Junes by Julia Glass
Hardcover, $25
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10. War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges
Hardcover, $23
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11. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Hardcover, $26
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12. Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy
Paperback, $7.99
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13. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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14. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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15. Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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16. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
Paperback, $14
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18. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Hardcover, $29.99
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19. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Paperback, $16
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20. Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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