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. Messiah's Handbook: Reminders for the Advanced Soul by Richard Bach
Hardcover, $12.95
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3. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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4. The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 11) by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $11.99
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5. America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction by Jon Stewart and the writers of "The Daily Show"
Hardcover, $24.95
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6. Blow Fly by Patricia Cornwell
Paperback, $7.99
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7. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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8. Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrel by Susanna Clarke
Hardcover, $27.95
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9. Heart Full of Lies by Ann Rule
Paperback, $7.99
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10. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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11. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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12. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
Paperback, $15
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13. Spanish Now: Level 1 by Ruth J. Silverstein et al.
Paperback, $16.95
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14. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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15. Split Second by David Baldacci
Paperback, $7.99
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16. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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17. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $14.95
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18. Diary by Chuck Palahniuk
Paperback, $13
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19. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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20. The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
Paperback, $10
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