The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Series) [Paperback]

Bathroom Readers' Institute (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2002 | Series: Bathroom Reader

Finally--after seven years and seven volumes of bestselling bathroom reading, the Bathroom Reader's Institute has compiled an incredible stand-alone (or sit-alone) volume--400 pages of the funniest, weirdest, most intriguing articles, quotes, and puzzles from previous editions, plus 200 new pages of new material.

Product Details

• Paperback: 522 pages
• Publisher: Portable Press (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879682621
• ISBN-13: 978-1879682627
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #859,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since 1988, the Bathroom Readers' Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and anywhere else, for that matter). Our crack staff works year-round to bring you the publishing industry's most absorbing anthologies of history, humor, origins, flops, fads, quotes, puzzles, kids' stuff, and more. Today, with more than 11 million books in print and a membership base topping 40,000 loyal readers, the movement begat by Uncle John is stronger than ever. In fact, the "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader" series in the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wiping up the competition, November 22, 1999

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Angie Tjoelker (Kirkland, Wa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Series) (Paperback)

This book is an absolute must for those seeking to find a gift for the ones who have everything. To be well appreciated, one must have a sense of humor. This book is informative, fun, and gives the reader a wee bit to think about while doing their business. It is also the ideal book to read on airplanes because of the ease with which one becomes absorbed in the articles. Airplanes are not the easiest places to read, as you well may know. All in all, it is an excellent book.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! Definitely better than Reader's Digest., June 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Series) (Paperback)

I love this book. At first, I just read it on the john. Now, I read it whenever I'm bored! By the way, people used to call the 'John' the 'Jake' in the mid 1500's. That transitioned to 'Cousin John' which later shortened to just 'John'. No, this book is not just limited to captivating info on the chair that doesn't recline but has a handle, it also divulges Mel Brooks' REAL name. I guarantee, this book will enlighten you beyond your current enlightenment. Enough shameless plugs, just buy the book. (save...using Amazon.com)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was a great experience. I was pooped when I was done!, December 21, 1998

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RascalsPal (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Series) (Paperback)

Very good and entertaining book. You will not want for variety in the "reading room". I have actually taken it to bed a few times because the text is very unique and diverse. I'm no Einstein but I know a lot of trivia and this has kept me on the edge of my seat, (don't go there...) If you add it to your collection, it will become a worn cover favorite.