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. Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss
Hardcover, $17.50
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3. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Hardcover, $24.95
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4. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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5. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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6. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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7. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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8. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Hardcover, $21.95
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9. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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10. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Paperback, $14.95
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11. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Paperback, $13.95
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12. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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13. Stupid White Men & Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
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14. Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Paperback, $7.99
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15. Persuader by Lee Child
Paperback, $7.99
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16. The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell
Hardcover, $24
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17. Digital Fortress: A Thriller by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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18. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Paperback, $12.00
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19. Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Hardcover, $18.95
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20. Plan of Attack by Bob Woodward
Hardcover, $28
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