Bestsellers

This week's bestselling books courtesy of Powells.com

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May 22, 2002 | 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. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser

Paperback, $13.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more about Eric Schlosser
2. The Shelters of Stone by Jean Auel
Hardcover, $28.95
Buy it
3. American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read Salon's review
4. A Painted House by John Grisham
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Listen to an audio clip | Read more on John Grisham
5. Stupid White Men & Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation by Michael Moore
Hardcover, $24.95
Buy it | Read more on Michael Moore
6. Empire Falls by Richard Russo
Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Richard Russo
7. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Hear David Sedaris read
8. Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler
Paperback, $14.95
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Anne Tyler
9. How to Be Good by Nick Hornby
Paperback, $13
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Nick Hornby
10. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
Paperback, $15
Buy it | Read Salon's review | Read more on Michael Chabon
11. The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy
Paperback, $7.99
Buy it | Read more on Tom Clancy
12. West of Kabul, East of New York by Tamim Ansary
Hardcover, $22
Buy it | Read more on Tamim Ansary
13. Seabiscuit by Lauren Hillenbrand
Paperback, $15
Buy it | Read Salon's review
14. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Dicamillo
Paperback, $5.99
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15. Wailing Wind by Tony Hillerman
Hardcover, $25.95
Buy it | Read more on Tony Hillerman
16. The Darwin Awards by Wendy Northcutt
Paperback, $10
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18. Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
Paperback, $13
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19. Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett
Paperback, $6.99
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20. Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden
Paperback, $14.95
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