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- - - - - - - - - - - - June 5, 2001 | 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 new-and-used bookstore in the world. 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. Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates by Tom Robbins Paperback, $13.95
2. Choke by Chuck Palahniuk Hardcover, $24.95 3. How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book by Steven Raichlen Paperback, $19.95 4. Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love by Dava Sobel Paperback, $14 5. A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers Paperback, $14 6. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Paperback, $6.99 7. Ethics for the New Millennium by the Dalai Lama Paperback, $13 8. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Paperback, $20 9. Anil's Ghost by Michael Ondaatje Paperback, $13 10. Chocolat by Joanne Harris Paperback, $12.95 11. Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Paperback, $6.99 12. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain Paperback, $14 13. Bee Season by Myla Goldberg Paperback, $13 14. House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III Paperback, $14 15. The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by the Dalai Lama Paperback, $7.50 16. Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding Paperback, $12.95 17. Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich Hardcover, $23 18. Atlantis Found by Clive Cussler Paperback, $7.99 19. Napalm and Silly Putty by George Carlin Hardcover, $22.95 20. Barbecue Bible by Steven Raichlen Paperback, $19.95 salon.com - - - - - - - - - - - -
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