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 Narrows by Michael Connelly
Hardback, $25.95
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2. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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3. Persuader by Lee Child
Paperback, $7.99
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4. Crescent by Diana Abu Jaber
Paperback, $13.95
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5. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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6. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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7. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Hardcover, $21.95
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8. The Lake House by James Patterson
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. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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11. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Paperback, $14.95
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12. Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Paperback, $7.99
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13. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Paperback, $12.00
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14. Beyond Belief by Elaine Pagels
Paperback, $13
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15. Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
Hardcover, $25.95
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16. Touching the Void by Joe Simpson
Paperback, $12.95
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17. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Paperback, $13.95
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18. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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19. Plan of Attack by Bob Woodward
Hardcover, $28
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20. Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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