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. Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Hardcover, $29.99
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2. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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3. Agile Web Development With Rails by Dave Thomas
Paperback, $34.95
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4. The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell
Paperback, $7.99
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5. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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6. No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
Hardcover, $24.95
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7. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Hardcover, $25.95
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8. Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Hardcover, $29.99
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9. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Hardcover, $25.95
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10. The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
Hardcover, $27.50
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11. Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Paperback, $8.99
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12. Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
Paperback, $14.95
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13. At Knit's End by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Paperback, $9.95
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14. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Hardcover, $24.95
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15. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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16. Until I Find You by John Irving
Hardcover, $27.95
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17. Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paperback, $16.95
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18. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
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19. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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20. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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