Uncle John’s Weird, Wonderful World Bathroom Reader: Scanning the Globe for Strange Stories and Fantastic Facts

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

Uncle John is back with the 36th annual Bathroom Reader, a collection of entertaining articles that explore the weird and wonderful world we live in.

In this 36th edition of  Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader , longtime fans and new readers alike will be astounded by a treasure trove of wonderfully weird (and true!) stories that explore the realms of pop culture, history, sports, science, and everyday folks, including the always popular misadventures of dumb crooks. Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute have reached into all corners of the world to bring you this collection of entertaining and informative articles that include short reads for a quick trip to the throne room as well as longer page-turners for when you take an extended visit. You’ll also find a plethora of amusing lists, odd factoids, quotes, and quizzes that will tickle every trivia enthusiast’s fancy.  

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 5, 2023

About the author

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Reviews

[Phillip Murrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've loved these books for years. I get a new one as a Christmas gift from my wife and take the year to read it (with many other books mixed in). This one was another great entry. I will continue my annual tradition with no end in sight.

[April Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy Uncle John's books, and the first half of this one was no exception. Then I spotted two conflicting name origin factoids in close succession. Annoyance over what I see as an error detracted from my enjoyment of the trivia book all the way until I got to page 393, when the writers really reached a hot streak. "High-Tech Underwear", "Fakers!", "What the Frak?", "Baseball Bizarre", and "It's a Weird, Weird World" made a very strong finish, and I got over it. Thanks, Bathroom Readers' Institute, for hours of relaxation and entertainment.

[J.J. Lair]

It felt like more longer stories than past issues. There is more world history and more world news in this edition. There are the usual lists and sayings.

The origin of Annie Ann pretzels was memorable and there are places near me so I’m dropping those facts on everyone.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

The usual quality fare from Uncle John. More facts, information, data, and knowledge than you can shake a stick at. The info is always fun and the writing is often funny. Good for bathroom reading or anywhere else reading for that matter.

[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always love Uncle John

[Nick Vantangoli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always my favorite first read of the year. A Christmas present tradition for well over 30 years now.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun

You can have a lot of fun reading these books and learn something, too. If you like trivia, these Bathroom Readers are the books for you.

[Tom Darrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing that makes this book stand out over other Uncle John's readers, but still a good overall book.

[Sandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favorite. I tend to like the ones that are more subject specific to things I like.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this great Information and trivia I have been reading this series since the 1980's when it started and I've love everyone of them and this is no exception

[Jenny Souch · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh, this one wasn't as good as the others. But it still made okay reading.

[Eydie sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

I live for these yearly books. They make my trivia obsessed heart happy.