Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Texas [Paperback]

Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society (Compiler), William Dylan Powell (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2004 | Series: Bathroom Reader

Howdy! As you’re heading down the lonesome trail, there’s no better pardner than Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges into Texas. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.

Where else could you learn about roadkill cuisine, the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, and, lest we forget, the Alamo? This book is packed with trivia and tidbits that are easier to digest than armadillo chili. So gather ’round, folks, and read all about…

The true stories behind Black Gold and Texas tea (oil, that is)
Tuneful Texans: Willie, Waylon, and Janis
The Marfa Lights, “the Houston Bride,” and other Texas mysteries
France’s debt of honor to one Texas vintner
Rodeo Texas style: ropin’, ridin’, and wrasslin’
And much more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Portable Press (June 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592231128
• ISBN-13: 978-1592231126
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #373,489 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.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A bowl-side companion, January 30, 2006

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Jot and Tittle (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Texas (Paperback)

The UNCLE JOHN'S BATHROOM READER series presents collections of one- and two- page trivia that are perfect for reading when diversion is required.

The PLUNGES INTO TEXAS volume focuses on a wide range of Texas lore, covering history, celebrity, food, politics, travel, and other bizarre bits of esoteric information. There are smidgens about the origin of Big Tex, the down-and-dirty personal life of Sam Houston, the ghostly cat who haunts the capitol, and the legality of dinning on road kill.

From LBJ to Red Adair to ZZ Top, stories about the movers and shakers of the Lone Star State offer the reader quick snippets to amuse and entertain while other business is at hand. No Texas home should be without it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bathroom Reader, December 26, 2009

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Peggie Morgan (Texas) - See all my reviews
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I received an e-mail of a pumpkin reading a book. A friend looked up the title for me. Turns out it was Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, Plunges Into Texas.
I ordered two. One for a friend and one for myself. I ended up sending mine to another friend and then bought 3 more.
I found there are other Uncle John's Bathroom Reader books on many subjects.
I bought 2 about Michigan and 1 about horses. I intend to buy others.
These books are very informative with a humorous touch. Good to have and great gifts at a comfortable priceUncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into TexasUncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Michigan.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Horse Lover's Companion
I highly recommend them.

4.0 out of 5 stars It's A Delight!, January 17, 2011

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E Z Fox - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into Texas (Paperback)

For Texans it's marvelous,

and for non-Texans it might be even better. It's funny and informative.

It has Texas history, special events, and(perhaps,best of all) Texans' influence on other things - like the creation of Cicago-style pizza.

Very enjoyable reading.