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. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jared Diamond
Hardcover, $29.95
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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. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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4. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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5. Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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6. Bad Cat: 244 Not-So-Pretty Kitties and Cats Gone Bad by Jim Edgar
Paperback, $9.95
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7. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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8. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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9. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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10. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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11. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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12. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Hardcover, $24.95
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13. A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Paperback, $18.95
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14. Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker by Robin Robertson
Paperback, $14.95
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15. Paranoia by Joseph Finder
Paperback, $6.99
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16. Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller
Paperback, $13.95
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17. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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18. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Paperback, $14.95
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19. Portland Confidential: Sex, Crime, and Corruption in the Rose City by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $15.95
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20. Chainfire by Terry Goodkind
Hardcover, $29.95
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