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. Brian's Hunt by Gary Paulsen
Hardcover, $14.95
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2. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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3. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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4. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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5. Digital Fortress: A Thriller by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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6. Fahrenheit 451: The Temperature at Which Book Paper Catches Fire, and Burns by Ray Bradbury
Paperback, $6.99
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7. The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Laura Schlessinger
Hardcover, $24.95
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8. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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9. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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10. King of Torts by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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11. Empress Orchid by Anchee Min
Hardcover, $24
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12. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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13. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Hardcover, $27.95
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14. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Paperback, $5.99
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15. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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16. Flashback by Nevada Barr
Paperback, $7.99
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17. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Hardcover, $19.95
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18. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $13.95
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19. eat shop portland by Kaie Wellman
Paperback, $9.95
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20. The Jester by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
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