Uncle John's Unsinkable Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader) [Paperback]

Bathroom Readers' Institute (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008 | Series: Uncle John's Bathroom Reader

With this all-new 21st edition, Uncle John’s Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, Uncle John and his crack staff of writers prove that after more than two decades in the business, they’re still at the top of their game. 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.

Who else but Uncle John could tell you about the tapeworm diet, 44 things to do with a coconut, and the history of the Comstock Lode? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about…

7 (underwater) places to see before you die
Medical miracles (and medical horrors)
The godfather of fitness
High-tech underwear
The CSI effect
And much more!

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About the Author

The Bathroom Readers’ Institute is a tight-knit group of loyal and skilled writers, researchers, and editors who have been working as a team for years. The BRI understands the habits of a very special market—Throne Sitters—and devotes itself to providing amazing facts and conversation pieces.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Portable Press; 1 edition (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592239161
• ISBN-13: 978-1592239160
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,342 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

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bathroom Reader, Take 21!, February 11, 2009

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Michael OConnor "Wordsmith" (Wausau, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uncle John's Unsinkable Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader) (Paperback)

You have to give the Bathroom Readers' Institute credit. Twenty-odd years ago they hit on a winning formula and haven't looked back since. Thousands of pages later here comes version 21, all 541 pages of it! And, just like its predecessors, it delivers the goods - tons of quirky yet fascinating facts and bits of trivia.

As with other Bathroom Readers, BRI has divided the info into categories such as Bathroom Lore, Fads & Flops, Sports, Origins, Forgotten History and Creatures Features along with new categories like Canadiana. Features are broken down into Short (Quick Read), Medium (2-3 pages), Long and Extended.

It's probably just me but I couldn't work up the same enthusiasm I once had for the latest Bathroom Reader, hence the 4 star rating. As much as I enjoyed much of the book, I have to admit I skipped some sections. Maybe just a case of Bathroom Reader Burn-out!?!

Having said that, I don't doubt trivia buffs, lifelong learners, etc. will enjoy this latest offering of odd yet interesting info. Recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER GREAT ONE, August 6, 2009

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Joseph H. Race "Jose Mango" (SAIPAN, MP United States) - See all my reviews
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As always, another piece of great literature for serious reading in the bathroom or out on the front deck. My whole family loves sharing much of the trivia and some of the commonly unknown facts about anything and everything. I really enjoy watching my kiddies reading away on their own and I'm often treated to some quiet laughter or something like this, "I never knew this," or "I can expand this and use it on my class project," or "I wanna tell my friends about this." Good stuff and darned entertaining. Keep the paper rolling....!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars bathroom reading, May 3, 2009

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Fred J. Apel "golfer man" (concord,nc usa) - See all my reviews
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uncle john's readers are always filled with information that you never knew about or add a side of a story you thought you knew but didn't. just wish i could remember every reader i've read, i'd be a wealth of useless information.