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 Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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2. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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4. Dude, Where's My Country? by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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5. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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6. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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7. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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8. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Hardcover, $19.95
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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. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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11. The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Paperback, $13.95
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12. Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan
Paperback, $7.99
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13. Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush's America by Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose
Hardcover, $24.95
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14. Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Paperback, $8.95
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15. Prey by Michael Crichton
Paperback, $7.99
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16. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian
Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read more about the author | Read Salon's review of the movie
18. The Bitch in the House: 26 Women Tell the Truth about Sex, Solitude, Work, Motherhood, and Marriage by Cathi Hanauer
Paperback, $13.95
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19. Eragon: Inheritance, Book I by Christopher Paolini
Hardcover, $18.95
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20. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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