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.

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. 

History’s Most Overlooked Women

Here are some women who changed the world, but hardly anybody knows what they did or how they did it.

The Absolutely Weirdest Vice President Facts 

This Presidents Day let’s look at the best, biggest, and most interesting number-twos of all time—the Vice Presidents of the United States. 

African-Americans You Should Know About (But Maybe Don’t) 

To commemorate Black History Month, here’s a list of notable figures often overlooked by history books.

A Look at 2024 (From Psychics and Sci-Fi)

What’s going to happen in 2024? A lot of monumental and weird stuff, if we’re to believe various astrologers, psychics, and science-fiction.

Who Knew Portable Press Had All the Science Answers?

Why are hospitals so cold? Why is urine yellow? How does a gas mask work? Get some answers to popular science questions in our new blog.

Ghosts of Christmas Carol Past

Here are some of the most notable, quirky, and fascinating adaptations of Ebenezer Scrooge. (You might be surprised by the most accurate!)

A Very Animated History of Disney

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company with a review of its storied history, from Oswald to Mickey Mouse and beyond.

Brain Boone Interview on iHeart Radio!

Top contributor to Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader, Brian Boone, sat down with Arroe Collins to share the inside scoop on the newest edition to the series.

Uncle John on Questionist

UJBR contributor Brian Boone talks to Geeks Who Drink CEO Christopher Short about Uncle John’s Weird, Wonderful World Bathroom Reader.

Back to School with Uncle John

Learn more about popular objects and phrases associated with school, like chalkboard erasers and “The dog ate my homework.”

36 for 36: Here are 36 Weird, Wonderful Facts to Celebrate Uncle John’s 36th Annual Bathroom Reader

Get a taste of what’s to come in the 36th edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader with this round-up of fun facts we saved just for you.

Sneak Peek of Uncle John’s Newest Bathroom Reader

As a gift from good old Uncle John, here’s a sneak peek of the newest bathroom reader—coming September 5th.

Paperback Writers and Paperback Makers

From Shakespeare to penny dreadfuls and pulp fiction, celebrate International Paperback Day with this history of the affordable format.

Four Facts About the Real Hemingway

We at Uncle John’s like an efficient read, so it’s no surprise that Ernest Hemingway is a favorite at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute. He’s a titan of American literature who wrote about big things like love, war, and manliness. He did it all with famous economy and precision — but how much of it was […]

Lewis’s Adventures in Wonderland

On July 4, 1862, Alice first encountered the White Rabbit, The Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts, and all the other residents of Wonderland. But did you know she was dreamed up by a math professor telling a story at a summer picnic? Read all about how Lewis Caroll concocted a fantasy classic. Charles Dodgson was […]

Interview with Contributor to Strange USA!

Brian Boone, contributor to Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader and the Strange series, sits down with the WGVU Morning Show to share the historical oddities, roadside rarities, unique eats and amazing Americans in the exciting new release—Strange USA. Click here to listen to the interview!