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. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Hardcover, $25.95
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2. 1776 by David McCullough
Hardcover, $32
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3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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4. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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5. Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
Hardcover, $24.95
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6. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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7. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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8. Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
Hardcover, $24.95
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9. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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10. Artemis Foul, Book #4: The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
Hardcover, $16.95
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11. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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12. The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants by Ann Brashares
Paperback, $8.95
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13. The Hallowed Hunt Chalion 3 by Lois McMaster Bujold
Hardcover, $24.95
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14. Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paper, $16.95
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15. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, $14
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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. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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18. Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
Paperback, $12.95
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19. Say Cheesy: A Get Fuzzy Collection by Darby Conley
Paperback, $10.95
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20. Blinding Light by Paul Theroux
Hardcover, $26.
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