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. Plan B by Anne Lamott
Hardcover, $24.95
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2. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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3. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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4. Collapse by Jared Diamond
Hardcover, $29.95
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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. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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7. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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8. The Jewel Tree of Tibet by Robert Thurman
Hardcover, $25
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9. The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene
Hardcover, $23.95
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10. God's Politics by Jim Wallis
Hardcover, $24.95
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11. Swimming to Antarctica by Lynne Cox
Paperback, $14
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12. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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13. Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares
Hardcover, $16.95
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14. Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $16.95
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15. Light Before Day by Christopher Rice
Hardcover, $23.95
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16. The Narrows by Michael Connelly
Paperback, $7.99
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17. The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer
Paperback, $14
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18. Out by Natsuo Kirino
Paperback, $12.95
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19. Deception Point by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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20. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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