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. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Hardcover, $25.95
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3. On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt
Hardcover, $9.95
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4. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Paperback, $7.99
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5. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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6. Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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7. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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8. Portland Hill Walks by Laura O. Foster
Paperback, $19.95
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9. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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10. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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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. Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them by Al Franken
Paperback, $14
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13. Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl
Hardcover, $24.95
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14. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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15. R Is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton
Paperback, $7.99
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16. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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17. Saturday by Ian McEwan
Hardcover, $26
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18. Fugitives and Refugees by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $16.00
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19. Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell
Hardcover, $21.00
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20. Mountains beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
Paperback, $14.95
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