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May 8, 2012

Announcing “Uncle John’s KID-TOPIA Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!”

Uncle John's KID-TOPIA Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!Uncle John’s KID-TOPIA Bathroom Reader for Kids Only! (releasing June 2012) is full of all the things that make bathroom reading for the younger set great. Games, mazes, crafts and even tips on how to defrost a Woolly Mammoth (should you ever encounter a frozen one) make this book a great choice when looking to spark ideas, creativity and learning. Kids can open to any page and find irresistible things to read and do, including…

  • How to defrost a woolly mammoth
  • The giant fart that helped dinosaurs rule the Earth
  • An ogre drool-maze: find the path from the slobbery ogre to the mop
  • How to make your own Maggoty Brownies
  • Create a fake cocoa spill guaranteed to freak out Mom
  • Play Bug Sudoku
  • Psst: Don’t tell the kids, but KID-TOPIA readers will get smarter while having a blast.

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January 26, 2012

Super Bowl Gift Pack Winner

Thanks everyone for entering our Super Bowl Gift Pack giveaway.

We had a total of 12 correct entries and the random winner is…

MARK! We just sent you an email. If your name is Mark and you didn’t get an email, you are not the winner…sorry.

Mark will be enjoying an awesome Super Bowl pack including:

The NFL’s Top 100

101 Dishes to Eat Before You Die(t)

Indianapolis Then and Now

and, of course, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Sports Spectacular

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January 17, 2012

Giveaway: Super Bowl XLVI Gift Pack

It is time to prepare for the Super Bowl again. While we are still not sure which teams will be playing in the big game, we all know that Super Bowl XLVI will be played in Indianapolis and there will lots of parties. To help you prepare for the big day, we are giving away a book gift packet complete with The NFL’s Top 100, a cookbook with mouth-watering recipes, a pictorial history of Indianapolis, and of course, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Sports Spectacular.

To enter, guess the Top 10 greatest NFL players of all time – as listed in the book, The NFL’s Top 100. You must comment in the blog before Sunday, January 22, midnight PST. If we get multiple entries that get all 10 correct, we will pick a random winner. (US Only)

 

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December 14, 2011

EBooks and Mobile App Announcement!!!

For 25 years, millions of loyal fans have enjoyed Uncle John’s Bathroom Readers from the comfort of their thrones. Now, you can take these great books with you wherever you go, thanks to the release of nine classic titles in the eBook format, as well as a brand new Bathroom Reader app. Your favorite articles, strange facts, weird news, funny quotes and clever wordplay can be right at your fingertips. With article lengths ranging from pit stops to long-hauls, these books are the perfect addition to any eBook library.

Ready to Order

Check out these great titles, now available at on Kindle and iBooks—coming soon to Nook, Blio and other eBook retailers.

  • Uncle John’s Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader
  • Uncle John’s Unsinkable Bathroom Reader
  • Uncle John’s Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader
  • Uncle John’s Supremely Satisifying Bathroom Reader
  • Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Wonderful World of Odd
  • Uncle John’s Presents the Book of the Dumb
  • Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger
  • Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Plunges Into Texas
  • Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Tees Off on Golf

 

‘Appy Times Are Here Again

The all-new Bathroom Reader mobile app has finally arrived. Available for iPhones/iPads (version 2.0, new and improved!) and Android devices (brand new version 1.0), this app will give you a daily dose of the best of what Uncle John has to offer. You never know what’ll pop up: One day it might be a dumb crook, the next day, a popular myth from history debunked. With one click you can share your favorite Uncle John’s facts via email, Twitter, and Facebook. You can even enable push notifications to get daily facts or the weekly article sent directly to your home screen without having to open the app. And when you need a bit of bathroom humor, go ahead and squeeze the little yellow ducky—he’ll fart. (How many other apps can make you smarter and make fart noises?)

But that’s not all. The Bathroom Reader app provides you a direct link with Uncle John’s blog (which, if you haven’t seen it in a while, is really taking off). You’ll be instantly connected with the latest weird news stories from around the world. You’ll also be first in line to hear about new releases, sales, contests, giveaways, and whatever other weird stuff we come up with. (We cant’ stop ourselves sometimes.)

The Bathroom Reader app is available now and can be purchased on iTunes, The Android Market, and Amazon.com for $1.99. (And holy cow! What a great and affordable idea for a Christmas present! …)

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October 6, 2011

This is not a Joke!

We have advanced copies of the newest annual edition of the Uncle John’s series: Uncle John’s 24-Karat Gold Bathroom Reader. We are giving away one copy + one snazzy Uncle John’s t-shirt to a lucky winner. All you have to do is make us laugh. Post a joke in the comments below before Sunday, October 9, 11:59pm PST. We will pick the funniest joke and ta-dah! we have a winner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bask in the golden glow of Uncle John’s 24th all-new edition and you’ll be handsomely rewarded with 544 pages of the richest bathroom reading ever! As always, you’ll find short, medium, and long articles covering a bountiful host of topics—including weird news, pop culture, history, science, and wordplay. So stock up on…

  • Judges Gone Wild
  • The Barbie Scandals
  • Canada’s Underpants King
  • Helen Keller: Vaudeville Star
  • The Double A-bomb Survivors
  • The History of the Umbrella
  • America’s Forbidden Island
  • What the Hokey Pokey is Really All About

…and much, much more!

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May 20, 2011

Father’s Day Sale, Show Dad You Care

Hello, loyal readers! It is time once again time for our hugely popular Father’s Day Sale. We have a great selection of new and classic releases to choose from. Here’s what you need to know:

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May 17, 2011

New Release: Uncle John’s Impossible Questions

The winner is Johan Heinrichs. The correct answer was Second Street.

Uncle John's Impossible Questions & Astounding AnswersDo you think you have what it takes to answer our collection of impossible questions? Have you ever wondered:

Why are there no wild cows?

What common food does wasp larvae taste like?

Why did the U.S. Navy bomb Florida in 1959?

How long can a decapitated human head maintain consciousness?

Only the trivia gurus at Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader could find so much obscure information and make it this much fun to read. The questions may stump you, but the answers will astound and entertain you. You’ll learn things you didn’t know…plus you’ll learn things you didn’t know you didn’t know.

Uncle John’s Impossible Questions & Astounding Answers will be in stores soon, but we have one advance copy to give away to one lucky winner. To enter, you must answer the following “impossible” question correctly (we’ll give you an easy one). We will pick one random person from all the correct answers.

What is the most common street name in the United States?

Make sure to comment on the blog post only. Answers posted on Facebook and Twitter will not count. This is a quick one. You must answer before 11:59pm PST tonight to be entered. We will announce winner tomorrow.

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April 21, 2011

New York, here we come! Giveaway! Winner Announced

UPDATED 4/28:

Thanks everyone for taking us on a very special tour of your favorite places in New York State. The random winner of the contest is

Gardner Graham.

He has been contact. Congrats!!!!

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Look what I got!

Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into New York

Calling all New Yorkers, New York lovers, and Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader fans! We are giving away an advance copy of Uncle John’s Plunges into New York. Simply comment below/on Facebook/on Twitter the name of your favorite New York State attraction or landmark and be entered in the random drawing. You must post your answer by Sunday midnight PST.

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April 14, 2011

History’s List on Sale

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, we are giving you an extra 20% off the BRI price of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader History’s List. Use coupon code HIST11 at checkout and pay only $12.13. Don’t wait! This deal is only good till April 20.

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March 29, 2011

“Let’s Get Ready for Opening Day” PROMO!

Opening day is around the corner and you don’t want to be left behind. To fill your soul with lots of baseball history, philosophy, facts about teams and players, and lots of hilarious flubs, we are having a special promotion for Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Takes a Swing at Baseball. Purchase the book between April 1-April 9 and take an additional 20% off the BRI price! Use promo code MLB11 at checkout. Go (insert favorite team name here)!!!!


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