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. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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2. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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3. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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4. R Is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton
Paperback, $7.99
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5. On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt
Hardcover, $9.95
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6. One Tough Mother by Gert Boyle
Hardcover, $19.95
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7. God's Politics by Jim Wallis
Hardcover, $24.95
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8. Saturday by Ian McEwan
Hardcover, $26
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9. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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10. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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11. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Paperback, $7.99
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12. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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13. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
Hardcover, $24.95
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14. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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15. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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16. The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd
Hardcover, $24.95
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17. With No One as Witness by Elizabeth George
Hardcover, $26.95
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18. Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford
Paperback, $16.95
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19. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Paperback, $14.95
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20. Plan B by Anne Lamott
Hardcover, $24.95
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