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. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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2. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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4. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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5. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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6. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Hardcover, $19.95
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7. Dude, Where's My Country? by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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8. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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9. 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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10. Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan
Paperback, $7.99
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11. Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
Paperback, $7.99
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12. Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian
Paperback, $13.95
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13. From a Buick 8 by Stephen King
Paperback, $7.99
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14. Old School by Tobias Wolff
Hardcover, $22
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15. Hornet Flight by Ken Follett
Paperback, $7.99
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16. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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17. Prey by Michael Crichton
Paperback, $7.99
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18. Eragon: Inheritance, Book I by Christopher Paolini
Hardcover, $18.95
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19. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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20. Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions by Ben Mezrich
Paperback, $14
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