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. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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2. Collapse by Jared Diamond
Hardcover, $29.95
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3. The Broker by John Grisham
Hardcover, $27.95
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4. 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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5. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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6. The Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code by Sharan Newman
Paperback, $15
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7. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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8. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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9. Bad Cat: 244 Not-So-Pretty Kitties and Cats Gone Bad by Jim Edgar
Paperback, $9.95
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10. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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11. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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12. The Working Poor: Invisible in America by David K. Shipler
Paperback, $14
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13. The Known World by Edward P. Jones
Paperback, $13.95
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14. Spanish Now: Level 1 by Ruth J. Silverstein et al.
Paperback, $16.95
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15. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Paperback, $14
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16. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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17. Gift of Change by Marianne Williamson
Hardcover, $21.95
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18. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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19. Paranoia by Joseph Finder
Paperback, $6.99
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20. Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker by Robin Robertson
Paperback, $14.95
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