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. Baking Illustrated by Cook's Illustrated
Hardcover, $35
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4. MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country by MoveOn.org
Paperback, $10.95
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5. Against All Enemies by Richard Clarke
Hardcover, $27
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6. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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7. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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8. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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9. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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10. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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11. Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Paperback, $14.95
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12. Summerland by Michael Chabon
Hardcover, $22.95
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13. Digital Fortress: A Thriller by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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14. Kalahari Typing School For Men by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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15. Dragon Bones by Lisa See
Paperback, $10.36
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16. The Tail of the Tip-Off by Rita Mae Brown
Paperback, $7.50
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17. Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Paperback, $13.95
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18> The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Hardcover, $19.95
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19. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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20. King of Torts by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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