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
Buy it
2. Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
Hardcover, $24. 95
Buy it
3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
Buy it
4. Thieves in High Places: They've Stolen Our Country -- And It's Time to Take It Back by Jim Hightower
Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it
5. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
Buy it
6. Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
Buy it | Read Salon's review
7. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $19.96
Buy it | Read Salon's review
8. Diary by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review
9. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $9.56
Buy it
10. Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman by Dav Pilkey
Paperback, $4.99
Buy it
11. Three Junes by Julia Glass
Hardcover, $25
Buy it
12. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more about Eric Schlosser
13. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Hardcover, $26
Buy it
14. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it
15. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review
16. Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it | Read more on Chuck Palahniuk
17. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it
18. Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it
19. Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
Paperback, $14
Buy it | Read more about Augusten Burroughs
20. War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges
Hardcover, $23
Buy it | Read Salon's review
Shares