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. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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3. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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4. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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5. The Confusion by Neal Stephenson
Hardcover, $27.95
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6. Eats, Shoot and Leaves by Lynne Truss
Hardcover, $17.50
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7. Against All Enemies by Richard Clarke
Hardcover, $27
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8. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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9. Digital Fortress: A Thriller by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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10. Summerland by Michael Chabon
Hardcover, $22.95
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11. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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12. The Kalahari Typing School for Men by Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback, $11.95
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13. Touching the Void by Joe Simpson
Paperback, $12.95
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14. Persuader by Lee Child
Paperback, $7.99
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15. Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16
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16. Full Blast by Janet Evanovich
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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18. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Paperback, $13.95
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19. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Paperback, $14.95
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20. Oryx & Crake by Margaret Atwood
Paperback, $14
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