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. 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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3. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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4. Science Verse by John Scieszka and Lane Smith
Hardcover, $16.99
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5. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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6. The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 11) by Lemony Snicket
Hardcover, $11.99
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7. Blow Fly by Patricia Cornwell
Paperback, $7.99
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8. Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan
Hardcover, $24
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9. Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger
Paperback, $7.99
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10. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
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. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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13. The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
Paperback, $10
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14. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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15. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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16. Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
Paperback, $14.95
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18. Runt by Marion Dane Bauer
Paperback, $5.50
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19. Split Second by David Baldacci
Paperback, $7.99
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20. The Known World by Edward P. Jones
Paperback, $13.95
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