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. Collapse by Jared Diamond
Hardcover, $29.95
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2. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Hardcover, $25.95
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3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Paperback, $14
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4. Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Paperback, $16.95
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5. Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares
Hardcover, $16.95
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6. Don't Think of an Elephant (A Progressive Guide to Action) by George Lakoff
Paperback, $10
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7. The Broker by John Grisham
Hardcover, $27.95
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8. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Paperback, $12
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9. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Paperback, $7.99
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10. The Last Juror by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
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11. The Working Poor: Invisible in America by David K. Shipler
Paperback, $14
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12. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Paperback, $14.95
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13. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Paperback, $14
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14. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Paperback, $15.95
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15. Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress by Susan Jane Gilman
Paperback, $12.95
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16. Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Paperback, $13.95
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17. Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
Hardcover, $25.95
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18. America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction by Jon Stewart and the writers of "The Daily Show"
Hardcover, $24.95
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19. God's Politics by Jim Wallis
Hardcover, $24.95
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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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