Uncle John’s 37th Edition Cover Reveal
Super ducky is here to save the day with factoids, trivia, and mind-boggling stories from across the globe.
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Let’s All Make Fun of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader
From Comedy Central to The Daily Show, here’s a history of public “potshots” and “tank-yous” for Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader.
NFL Teams That Almost Moved (But Didn’t)
In the last few years, the St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers moved to Los Angeles, while the Oakland Raiders headed to Las Vegas. Those are some team moves that worked out — unlike these proposed franchise relocations that didn’t quite work out. St. Louis Patriots About a decade before quarterback Tom Brady arrived […]
Odds, Ends, and Interesting Numbers About March Madness
The NCAA basketball tournaments are all about the numbers — Sweet 16s, Elite 8s, Final Fours, “One Shining Moment” and more. Here are some facts and figures regarding March Madness, past and present. UNLIKELY FINAL FOUR TEAMS Lowest seed to make the women’s final four: 9-seeded Arkansas in 1998. Lowest seed to make the men’s […]
Sing, Captain America, Sing!
Each year, Uncle John and his team of devoted trivia hunters track down fascinating facts, little known stories, and forgotten pop culture to fill several hundred pages of reading material. Why? To compile the annual Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader, of course. Here’s the exact type of thing you’ll find — and plenty of — in […]
Don’t Panic! Holiday Gift Guide
The gift-giving (and receiving) holidays are on their way — you can just about hear the jingling bells in the distance and make out those flickering candle flames. The perfect gift for any occasion: a book. And we’ve got you covered — we’ve got lots of books for every taste! For the paternal cornball YOU: […]
Giveaway: Uncle John’s Truth, Trivia, and the Pursuit of Factiness Bathroom Reader
For the 32nd year, Uncle John and his loyal researchers have teamed up to bring you the latest tidbits from the world of pop culture, history, sports, and strange news stories. If you want to read about celebrity misdeeds, odd coincidences, and disastrous blunders, Uncle John’s Truth, Trivia, and the Pursuit of Factiness has what you need. […]
Who Knew? Giveaway
The Who Knew? titles are collections of articles filled with gems of wisdom to dazzle your brain cells. These books have plenty of tales to surprise and delight even the most ardent trivia fan. The two newest editions to the series are Who Knew? Women in History and Who Knew? Human Anatomy. Enter our giveaway […]
Strange Series Giveaway!
GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! We are thrilled to celebrate passing the 10,000 followers mark on Facebook. Our online community has always been incredibly supportive and we wanted to celebrate them with a giveaway. (You do not have to have a Facebook account to enter the giveaway.) Something Strange for Everyone! Our Strange Series offers stories of […]
Show Me History! Giveaway!
GIVEAWAY CLOSE! Learn about amazing historical narratives in graphic novel format with our brand new series, Show Me History! Titles include Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Hamilton, Amelia Earhart, and Martin Luther King Jr. With contributions from renowned artists, illustrators, and authors that have worked with DC, Marvel, and the like, this new series is sure to excite! Perfect […]
Your 2018 Uncle John’s and Portable Press Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are coming, and you’ve got a long gift list. Let us handle that for you. For those who seek knowledge: Uncle John’s Actual & Factual Bathroom Reader For more than 30 years now, Uncle John and his crack team of BRI stall-warts have delivered a 500-plus page volume of, well, a little bit […]
Reuse Your Empty Toilet Paper Rolls
What do you do with all your empty toilet paper rolls? Instead of putting them into the recycling bin, turn them into fun craft creations with The Toilet Roll Activity Book. With step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations for more than two dozen projects suitable for all ages, this book will help you turn those plain cardboard […]
The 2018 Father’s Day Gift Guide
On behalf of dads and fathers everywhere—don’t get your pop another tie or some kind of golf-related item or barbecue accessory this Father’s Day. He hates wearing ties, and he has all the golf balls and novelty aprons he’s ever going to need. Let Uncle John help you pick out the perfect gift for Dad—a […]
Father's Day Gift Guide
Because we know what dads really want. Come on. You’re not really going to get him a tie again, are you? He doesn’t want ties. He doesn’t like ties. He hates wearing ties. But do you know what all dads like? Being left alone for a little while so they can read in peace and […]
Last-Minute Gift Ideas with Uncle John’s Bathroom Readers
Good news for last-minute gift-givers: our eBooks make fantastic last-minute gifts for anyone on your list! Whether you’re shopping for a fan of sports, history, the military, or nature, we’ve got an edition that’s sure to please. More good news: Uncle John’s out-of-print titles have been resurrected as eBooks. It’s the magic of the season! If […]
Celebrate America One Color at a Time!
Ready to try your hand at this Ultimate Coloring challenge? You can download free coloring pages from the books below. America the Beautiful and These Colors Don’t Run feature all the fantastic scenes that make our country a beauty to behold, so you can show your patriotic pride one red, white, and blue at a […]
June is Bathroom Reading Month Giveaway
GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Welcome to another amazing June is Bathroom Reading Month giveaway. It’s true that we have a love for reading in the bathroom year-round. But, June is when we can celebrate it with all of our fans. For our grand prize this year, we are thrilled to offer an entire set of Uncle John’s Bathroom […]
June is Bathroom Reading Month
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! It’s our favorite time of the year! It’s true that we have a love for reading in the bathroom year-round. But, June is when we celebrate it with all of our fans. If you didn’t already know, June is Bathroom Reading Month! Every year, we celebrate by having a fantastic giveaway. Enter […]
