The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader

by Bathroom Readers' Institute (editor)

Find out what millions of trivia lovers already know: Uncle John is your #1 source when it comes to throne-room reading entertainment. This book celebrates the very best articles from the BRI’s first ten years--plus 150 all-new pages! As always, the contents are divided by length: short articles for the reader on the go, medium articles if you have a few minutes to spare, and the extended sitting section for those truly leg-numbing experiences. Read about . . .

- The origin of Twinkies
- Who invented the Hula Hoop
- The untold history of the Three Stooges
- Space toilets: where no man has gone before
- 1876: the year they stole the presidency
- The FBI’s "Ten Most Wanted" list
- How to start your own country
- Celebrity imposters
And much, much more!

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor, Trivia, Reference

522 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

The Bathroom Reader's Institute UJBR boasts more than 12 million books in print and a membership base topping 40,000 loyal readers . . .

Reviews

[Adriana · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book really wants you to know it was written in America by American for Americans. Between chapters on American presidents, American sports and American TV stars, it was really difficult to find topics of interest. I enjoyed the chapter on Pepsi vs Coca Cola, Marilyn Monroe conspiracies and a few other shorter chapters. I just think there is way better books to enjoy these out there. Perhaps I should've only read this book in the Bathroom in short session to enhance the experience.

[John Stanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is what it is, a collection of all sorts of odd, but mostly interesting, stuff - and it’s a pretty good collection of odd, but mostly interesting, stuff. A very entertaining book to fill in a few minutes here and there (like the name implies.)

[Z · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love these books. I just need to poop more so I can get through them faster.

[James Griggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before cell phones took the place of reading on the toilet, this was book you wanted on your porcelain throne. Full of fascinating trivia presented in a light whimsical manner.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The entire Uncle John series is addicting and has single-handedly lead to many incidents of me "holding up the line" to the bathroom.

[alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book so far. filled with many facts from Santa Clause to Toilet!

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Acquired 2000
City Lights Book Shop, London, Ontario

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of interesting facts in this...

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read all 25! Love them!

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best trivia book in the land.

[Georgene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not only does this book make great reading in the bathroom, but also great reading for just before you go to sleep. The short articles makes it a lot easier to close the book than a chapter book.