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How many weeks at No. 1 for "Angels & Demons"? More than we can count. But there's lots of change lower down, with new titles from Jim Hightower, Tom Clancy, Elizabeth George, the "Dune" franchise and ubergeek Wil Wheaton, all courtesy of Powell's.
August 11, 2004
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"The Da Vinci Code" falls all the way to No. 10! But there are two other Dan Brown titles above it, along with the 9/11 report, David Sedaris and Al Franken's new paperback. All on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
August 4, 2004
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"Against All Enemies" debuts strongly at No. 2, Schlosser lands two titles on the list, and "Positively Fifth Street" is in paperback, all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
March 31, 2004
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"Middlesex" is back in the top 10, "One Hundred Years of Solitude" returns to the list, and some books by a guy named Dan Brown, all in this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
March 25, 2004
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We think it's a first -- Dan Brown lands four books in the top 10. Also, a new book from Alexander McCall Smith, and Dr. Laura hangs in there -- all in this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
March 17, 2004
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Dan Brown is back, reclaiming the top spot with "Angels & Demons." Plus, "Cold Mountain" creeps in and Ray Bradbury holds strong -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
February 25, 2004
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Dan Brown is dethroned! Gary Paulsen finally topples Brown from the No. 1 slot with the latest installment of his hit children's series. Plus: Ray Bradbury still won't go away, all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
February 19, 2004
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Dan Brown holds onto the top two slots. His nearest challenger? Sci-fi god Ray Bradbury -- with a book that's nearly 50 years old. Plus, a deck of cards makes the list, again -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
February 11, 2004
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Dan Brown stays at No. 1 -- but not with "The Da Vinci Code" (which drops all the way to No. 2). Plus: "Reading Lolita in Tehran" continues its march toward the top -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
February 4, 2004
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Dan Brown's reign of dominance continues, with three books in the top 10. Plus, classics from Ray Bradbury and Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Kevin Phillips' new Bush book -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
January 29, 2004
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Dan Brown remains at No. 1 with "The Da Vinci Code," but gets knocked from Nos. 2 and 3 by some familiar favorites. Plus, two new Bush-bashing books -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
January 21, 2004
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It's a Dan Brown trifecta! Nos. 1, 2 and 3, with No. 20 thrown in for good measure. Angels, demons, digital fortresses, deceptions and a pack of political playing cards (not by Dan Brown) -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
January 14, 2004
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Guess who's No. 1 this week? Not to mention No. 2 and 5? That's right, Dan Brown. Plus, "Reading Lolita in Tehran" cracks the top 20 -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
January 8, 2004
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Dan Brown stays in the top spot, this week with "The Da Vinci Code." Sue Monk takes No. 2, while "The Bitch in the House" makes the top 20 -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
December 17, 2003
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Dan Brown rules the world! Well, not quite -- but his books do take the No. 1 and 2 spots. It's a start. Plus: Stephen King writes scary things about Buicks -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
December 10, 2003
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Da "Da Vinci Code" stays put at No. 1, while "Life of Pi" moves up to the second spot. Plus: Bees, dogs, burgers, Michael Crichton and Chuck Palahniuk -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
December 3, 2003
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Mitch Albom takes both No. 1 and 20, "The Da Vinci Code" slips to No. 2, and eight newcomers taste glory for the first time -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
November 19, 2003
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"The Da Vinci Code" moves to the top, while Stephen King makes a strong entrance at No. 6 and Captain Underpants makes his triumphant return -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
November 12, 2003
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"Bushwhacked" climbs up to No. 1. Michael Moore stays put at 2, and Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee cracks the top 20 -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
October 30, 2003
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Franken retakes No. 1. Yes, again! Moore holds steady at 2, but Madam Albright takes a nose dive, landing somewhere below "Eragon" -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
October 22, 2003
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Madeleine Albright takes the top slot, with Michael Moore in hot pursuit. And "Captain Underpants" keeps flying higher -- all on this week's list, courtesy of Powell's.
October 16, 2003
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Franken makes way for Neal Stephenson's "Quicksilver." Plus: Lemony Snicket, Jonathan Lethem and the rest of the week's list, courtesy of Powells.com.
October 2, 2003
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Franken stays at No. 1; "Middlesex" arrives in paperback. Plus: "Fast Food Nation" and the rest of the week's list, courtesy of Powells.com.
September 24, 2003
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Al Franken reclaims the top spot, Chuck Palahniuk has three entries (count 'em!) and Anne Lamott makes this week's list, courtesy of Powells.com.
September 17, 2003
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