Trivia Books

All favorable accolades apply to this delightfuly informative work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Being a native Arizonan and having wandered all over this beautiful state studying the flora and fauna, I felt uniquely qualified to challenge several of the assertions in the book. To my surprise, I found that the book was correct in every instance. Kudos to you for your thorough research, Mr. Neuner. I shall share this little treasure with others who require enlightenment.

This book provides a diverse collection of information about Arizona and it's commonly held myths and fallacies. As an Arizona native I was amazed at the number of misbeliefs I had accumulated over the years. The author sets the record straight in a reading style that is clear and concise yet entertaining. I highly recommend this book for Arizona newcomers and those who want to be informed residents of the state.

This is a great book for those with a skeptical nature. If you tend not to believe everything that you hear or read, then you'll thoroughly enjoy this book. It is full of surprising facts and information. If you want to learn more about Arizona, then this book is a great place to start.

I was disappointed with the amount of irrelevant information about Arizona. It elaborates about rumors, gossips, and legends. Why would anybody spend so much time to discredit harmless and meaningless rumors? I found almost no significant information that I was looking for about Arizona for somebody who would like to move there. Don't spend time and the money for this book unless you want to entertain people during social gatherings.

what a nifty book! Never knew there was so much history lying around my bathroom!

This book was so much fun to read. It's amazing to take time to delve into the history of so many little things we take for granted but use each and every day. If you've ever stopped cleaning an "owie" to wonder who invented the band-aid, (a man whose wife was very clumsy in the kitchen), or wondered if dental floss would make an effective tourniquet, (yes, it would) then this book is for you. Or, perhaps if you just like cool books that are easy to pick up for a few minutes whenever you're in the mood for fun little bits of info and trivia and that also happen to be full of great photos, then it's for you too!

This is the kind of book that would make a great house-warming gift or a gift for that person who is simply impossible to buy for. You can't go wrong with neat little bits of things we use everyday but don't give much thought to...that is, until we're suddenly out of it or left it at home when we packed for camping. Then is when we truly realize how important all these little trivial things are to our daily lives and supreme comfort! ... Oh, by the way, did you know that the Bayer company put off the introduction of aspirin because they were too busy marketing another new item...heroin!

Featuring 60 household items, from lipstick to dental floss to diapers, Holman Wang takes the reader on a remarkable trip through our bathroom. Although we spend a significant amount of our lives in the bathroom, most of us are quite unfamiliar with the history of daily items like perfume and razors. Bathroom Stuff shows the history of all the bathroom stuff we use daily and adds a load of remarkable facts and trivia.

Each item is concisely covered on two pages and is accompanied by a set of originals photographs. It all looks very stylish and enjoyable. One criticism would be that certain items have clearly a lot more things to dwell on, which was not possible due to the very strict format of the book. It would certainly not have hurt to extend the book by another 100 pages.

But all in all it stays an enjoyable book to take with you when you visit that smallest place in the house: the toilet (also described in Bathroom Stuff).

This is an ingenious book! It's for anyone who's ever wondered about the origins of things in their bathroom. There are sixty chapters on everything from aspirin to toothpaste. Each chapter includes original photographs, a short history of the subject, and a number of "pop-up" facts ranging from the curious to the amazing (who would've guessed that there's a Lip Balm Anonymous in San Francisco for those addicted to lip balm!) This book is not only a tribute to many twentieth century marvels, but also a chronicle of the bathroom in many cultures throughout history, from the ancient Egyptians to the Aztecs. The book is witty, stylish, and fun to read, and it reminds us of just how much we take the bathroom for granted. Something unique is that there are four different covers to chose from. Perfect, of course, for bathroom reading!

What a fun book to read. I love 'A Christmas Carol,' and this book puts everything 'Carol' right at your fingertips. For the most part, I agree with much of what the author says, but I feel that 'An American Christmas Carol' and 'Scrooged' deserve higher ratings. I also prefer the George C. Scott version above all others.
This book is broken down so the reader will not only be able to read about the many different film versions of a 'Carol' that have been released, but the cartoon, television, and even the original book version is reviewed as well. An example of what I learned is that I had no idea that there was a version starring Sir Seymour Hicks filmed back in 1935 until I read about it in this book. I then searched out and found a (rather poor, unfortunately) copy of THAT version. There is also a small biography of Mr. Dickens, so the reader will understand where many of his ideas for his novels came from.
The writing style is quick, informative (LOTS of trivia and pictures throughout!), and upbeat.
I don't know if this has been updated to include the Patrick Stewart version or not, as I purchased this book back in '97. I will definitely pick up a revised copy should one become available.
A great bathroom book!

i enjoyed reading this book as it shows a change in a mans heart. The book has a lot of humor in it and is understood by people of all ages you can read it time and time again and never get board. I like the way he sees things in a differend view after he had a visit from the three spirits.

This very slender book is not a bad afternoon read, but ultimately it fails in what it attempts to do.
The author himself comes off as pompous and disengaging, as his "trivia" book is little more than a brief collection of personal opinions of his favorite Christmas Carol versions. These thinly veiled reviews lack the calibre of even your local TV Guide synopses. The only real trivia examples here are in classroom style question-exercises included at the end of each chapter! While I have no problem with this, the author postures himself as the true expert on A Christmas Carol with no real exposition as to why said versions are his favorite! I am giving it three stars, though, as the subject matter remains enjoyable no matter how clumsily presented.
Also worth noting- The recent Patrick Stewart version is omitted from this collection. Sacrilege!

If you're a Fan of Dickens Christmas Carol, like I am, you might enjoy this book.

It has Chapters on Dickens, the story and it's creation and the many Film, T.V, and Cartoon versions. I don't agree with the author that the movie Scrooged is so avfull, I'm not saying it's a Great movie But I found it quite Funny actually.

But apart from that this is a Fun Book to read around Christmas time when you have reeread Christmas Carol, watched all your Christmas Carol Videos, stuffed yourself full of Marsipan, Chocolate and Sherry and been visited by the Ghost of Christmas past.

There's always more to learn about the Fab Four and this book is one to read. Written concisely in an easy to read, fun format, even an ardent Beatles fan will discover new facts.

...at least in my collection of Beatles literature, which began with the original edition of Tony Carr's The Beatles An Illustrated Record and was most recently augmented by five of Bruce Spizer's excellent hardbacks on the group's American record releases. This volume, while hardly exhaustive in terms of the detail that could have been gone into on the subjects it covers, did a good job of reminding this long-time fan that there are still many nooks and crannies in the lives and careers of the Beatles worth looking into. Even material on matters I would not normally have found interesting as such drew me in, and before I knew it I'd practically read the darn thing from cover to cover!

Not strictly an "FAQ," as the title suggests, but better, because authors Shea & Rodriguez have unearthed Beatles-related information that practically NO ONE would even think to ask about. Great fun, with loads of insider details, insights, and surprises. Separate chapters encompass live performances, unreleased tracks, variant recordings, original (and unused) song titles, uncredited Beatle studio help on the records of others, the Beatles' in-studio collaborators, unusual cover versions of Beatles songs, the boys' movie careers, wives & girlfriends, and much more. And all told, mind you, via extraordinary research and lively prose. This is NOT a mere list book, but a smart, essential addition to your Beatles collection. Pleasing foreword by Byrds founding member Chris Hillman; and a charmingly personal afterword by Apple songwriter/recording artist Jackie Lomax. Plus dozens of unusual photos, drawings, and other epehemera.

Even the most ardent Beatle fan just might find something new in this well written, fact filled book. Easy to browse through and unfailingly interesting.

This book is a real disappointment. How many facts can a writer cram on a page? It is really not a readable book.

A.O.I.A. Online Social Club...

Anyone that would like to join my online web ring "A.O.I.A." can e-mail me. We circulate e-mails on all issues past, present, and future with regards to the Italian American community. A.O.I.A. stands for "American Of Italian Ancestry." We are all Americans, but keeping the cultural branch of our family tree is very important to me. As an American Of Italian Ancestry, I am constantly trying to incorporate something Italian into my daily life. Whether it's food, music, movies, sports, clothes, cars, you name it. If it's a person, place, or thing that has roots from the boot, I am interested in learning about it and discussing it. That's what makes you the ultimate Italian American in this melting pot of America. You don't have to be first generation Italian or speak the language fluently to be an Italian American. If you look and feel and act Italian American, you are one in my eyes. Don't be a dry as toast meddigan (an American who denies anything ethnic). Instead of an apple pie, go for a ricott' cheesecake. Instead of a meatloaf, have a meatball.

A.O.I.A. - Popeye International Club Survey

You may reply with PNTA which is "prefer not to answer" on any of the following questions...If some seem like "yes" or "no" questions and you are on the fence, you may reply with "unsure" or "sometimes"

1.) Please tell us your first and last name
2.) Please tell us where you were born and where you currently reside. City and state only, no street address at this time
3.) Circle Age Range (18-27, 28-38, 39-49, 50-60, 60+)
4.) What nationality do you consider yourself in addition to American?
5.) Do you speak any other languages fluently?
6.) If you are not fluent in a formal foreign language, do you occasionally mix in slang dialect and other Americanized ethnic words into your speech patterns?
7.) Do you find that many of your favorite things in life (food, clothing choices, sports and entertainment stars, etc), tend to be those of your family nationality?
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10.) What is your political affiliation?
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15.) Please provide a brief paragraph or so about yourself. Feel free to use this space to ask any questions you may have about the AMERICANS-OF-ITALIAN-ANCESTRY and duel POPEYE INTERNATIONAL club.

If there is only one book in your Library about Italian Americans, (and I certainly hope not), it should be "Heritage-Italian American Style". Although I use it as a Reference Book, It is also very rewarding to sit and read, since it a sumptuous smorgasbord of tidbits for the mind.

It would make the IDEAL GIFT !!!! for Teens (and Adults) who value their heritage, but are not sure why.

With adjacent Italian Translation, it also enriches your Italian Language skills.

It makes possible a wonderful Family Quiz Game.

THE book for Italians, and those who wish they were!

Well, what can I say, Leon Radomile has done it again, and better! Many more features including the new Italian version, web links, more subjects... If you are looking for a nicely and inventive way to read about the Italian and Italian-American culture in the world, and learn Italian language at the same time, this is the perfect book to start. Buy it!

Lt.Col.Brooks shot himself in the foot on his overated commanders chapter. As most modern war college and west point grads, the new mind set is that the Virginia son's General Lee and Jackson were fair generals at best. For a brief year in France in 1944-1945 the U.S. Army with their allied forces fought offensive battles that involved an a well trained and talented enemy. General Lee led his army for four grueling years against a difficult opponent, The U.S. army and Stonewall Jacksons valley campaign was one of Gen. Edwin Rommel (another fair commander) watch words. As with most U.S. miltary minds General Giap( another fair commander) did not defeat the Japanese, French or American forces in Southeast Asia. But the book is a great read, with details on strange and odd folks on the stage of World History and I will keep this book in my library.

This book easily earns five stars, because it's accurate, well-written, and witty. Don't let the format fool you. The author is well-read and has done an impressive amount of research, so much so that I believe high school and undergraduate students in history or military science could use it as a reference. It's a fun read.

Normally I find top ten military lists like those on MILHST-L fun to read, but not very informative. This book is superb because it combines insightful commentary and fun lists.

What Brooks has done is assemble 70+ top ten lists, but each entry has one or more paragraphs of explanation. And it is clear that he has thought very carefully and researched his choices on his lists.

More specifically, why is this such a good book?

First, the author is well-read and informed. You may not agree with his opinions, I know I have more than a few disagreements, but they are based on a solid understanding of military history and the literature. (BTW, the author is a decorated veteran of the Gulf War, so he has first-hand knowledge of war.)

Second, he has created great categories, not just the obvious ones, like the Great Captains of History, Overrated Commanders, Underrated Commanders, and Decisive Battles. Here are some of the 70+ ones that I found quite facinating: Military Myths, Chaplains, Murder (and Death) Most Foul, Retrograde Operations, Mutinies, Entertainers, Cavalry Charges, POW Camps, Courts-Martial, Military Web Sites, Lopsided Victories (more than 30,000 casualties), Lopsided Victories (less than 30,000 casualties), and Last Stands. I love his four War Movie categories: Operational, Nonoperational, Testosterone, and Estrogen. Also, his suggestions on the ten books with which to begin building a military library are quite sound, especially when combined with his four other military book categories. Finally, Brooks has a great category that will challenge the serious historian -- he canvasses several thousand years of history to create the greatest Command Staff in History.

Third, Brooks has a good sense of wit. The book is fun to read! Again, the seriousness of the book is not compromised by his witty and at times, sarcastic, comments, rather it is enhanced. This book does challenge the serious historian to think about his own opinions.

Fourth, the book is a useful reference. He has some top ten lists that are straight reference, e.g., air aces, sub aces, Marshal-Generals of France. And for each person in the book, he has their dates of birth and death (when known). There is a twelve-page bibliography and an index.

Informative and fun, and a great way to get a conversation amongst historians going -- what more can you ask for in a book?

Never thought reading about the military could be fun - or funny - until I read this little gem. The chapters are short, concise and interesting. You can skip chapters or read it straight through. Believe me, you'll never loose a history question in Trivial Pursuit again once you've finished with this book! Learn, laugh and educate yourself about the military with this great little book!

Russell Ash's data sources include government departments from the United Nations, research groups, specialists in just about everything, and commercial organizations.

This comprehensive compendium includes:

Over 700 lists
First Facts
Guides to Websites

The pages vary in background colors and each chapter has a theme color, which makes for a very colorful book. There are also plenty of full-color pictures.

The Contents:

The Universe & The Earth - Are you looking for the top 10 "Most Isolated Inhabited Islands" or just want to find the principal components of air, this book provides some interesting lists.

Life on Earth - You will recognize common facts like the Cheetah being the fastest mammal, but what about the heaviest turtle? I also had no idea beetles were the most common insects, although ants, bees and wasps where third. May I say, beware the banana spider.... There is also a list of deadliest spiders. I was not happy about the list of animals used in experimentation. I had no idea they used cats.

The Human World - I was not surprised to see depression listed as the most common health disorder, but was a bit shocked that Schizophrenia is not far down the list. I had no idea that Nuts were the most common allergy. Yes, I'm not alone! But people are allergic to fresh fruit and fresh vegetables? Yikes, what is the world coming to. If you want your child to have a more unique name than most of the population, the top ten name lists will be helpful. It was not overly comforting to see that America has the sixth largest army although we have the largest defense budget. Want to know the top 10 religions of the world? You will find it all here.

Town & Country - There are times when the US does not make it into the top ten, so they have put the "US" in Italics at the end and also included "World" calculations for comparison.

Culture & Learning - So the Internet population is at 940,000,000. Oh, then it gets really fun. They list all the top 10 books! I loved that the "Jabberwocky" is one of the most popular poems in the world and who hasn't read: How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways." If you want to know how much someone paid for John Lennon's Steinway upright piano, this is where you find the prices.

Music & Musicians -When you look through the song titles, do you notice anything? I see a lot of common themes.

Stage & Screen - A great section to browse through if you are still trying to catch up with the top movies. They also have lists of "leading men and leading women" and most of their movies or those that made it to the top 10. You can also find the "raspberry awards."

Commercial World - It is pretty shocking to read that suicide is one of the top unnatural deaths in the US. Traffic accidents and homicides make sense, but who would have thought that we are all so dangerous when cooking! That is the top cause of domestic fire. Well, Amazon made it to the top of the Internet Retailers list. Well, second only to eBay. You will no longer wonder why Switzerland is so clean and be even more wary of online auctions. The "Food Favorites" section was great. Switzerland is still eating the most chocolate and must all be on an "in love" high.

Transport & Tourism - Anyone ever heard of the "Seawise University?" Apparently this was the largest passenger ship ever to sink. Seems ships sinking in 1912 make better movies. The Titanic is all over this book, in lists galore. Was pleased to know I'd been to one of the busiest airports in the US and world. But then again, who hasn't? lol Nothing like getting lost in Atlanta. Frankfurt wasn't much fun either. Dreaming of riding the world's fastest roller coaster? Want to know where America goes on vacation overseas? Apparently I'm not the only one in love with France.

Sport & Leisure - For the sport fan in you! Baseball Stars, International Soccer, Hockey Highlights, Racket Sports, Golfing Greats, Water Sports, Auto Racing, Sports Media and Leisure Pursuits.

Other tantalizing details include information on coffee consumers, celebrities, crime, diseases, economies, Emmy Awards, literary awards, musicals, Nobel Prizes, Olympics, Presidents, poetry, plays, languages, telecommunications, unemployment and the all important sugar consumption.

Pretty amazing information when you think of all the time it took to collect this data. If you love trivia, want to expand your general knowledge or are just darn curious, you will love paging through this 2004 edition.

~The Rebecca Review

This book of fascinating lists is divided into the following chapters: The Universe and Earth (the galaxies, stars, continents of earth etc.), Life on Earth (all about animals), The Human World (about health, the body, etc.), Town and Country (info on the countries of the world), Culture and Learning (including fascinating information about languages), Stage and Screen (lists include DVD, video and movies), Commercial World (including websites, advertising, science an technology), Transport and Tourism, Sport and Leisure (including the Olympic Games.)

The Music section offers interesting sections on songs and songwriters, record firsts, stars of the decades, all-time greats, chart toppers, gold and platinum, music genres, broadcast music and movie music. The particular lists include Most successful songwriters, Rock songs of all time (Satisfaction, Respect and Stairway to Heaven to name the first three), Most popular bands through the decades, etc. The biggest singles of all time has Candle In The Wind at number one and biggest album honours is carried by The Beatles with St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

The book contains more than 700 lists and many short paragraph features elaborating upon important topics, like for example the first million selling record. The text is enhanced by color pictures and the book concludes with a bibliography reflecting the aforementioned chapter headings and an index. The Top 10 Of Everything 2004 is a fact-filled and up-to-date reference work and also offers hours of fun for the casual reader, no matter what their hobbies and interests are.

The appeal of top ten lists goes back in the west to at least the Bible where we have the Ten Commandments, and in the east there are the yamas and niyamas of yoga that are ten in number. Ten is the basis of our number system and ten are the digits on our hands and toes.

So it is not surprising that we love things in ten. Included in the top ten reasons that David Letterman is still doing late night comedy is his top ten list. And here we have a book biz phenomenon now into its 15th Edition: The Top Ten of Everything.

Well, not quite (but never mind). The emphasis here is on the famous and the popular: ten richest men (Bill Gates is #1, but Warren Buffett is closing in), ten richest women (Alice L. Walton of Wal-Mart is #1); ten biggest buffos at the box office (men: Harrison Ford; women, Julia Roberts); highest paid sports stars (Alex Rodriguez, $252-million when he was with the Rangers), popular singers, films, songs, poems (William Blake's "The Tyger" is the most anthologized, but Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night" is the "most popular").

The top ten most populous cities are listed (Tokyo is #1) as are the top ten most populous countries (the US is #3 behind China and India). I was surprised to learn the production of corn now exceeds that of rice and wheat. The top ten list of religions has Christianity at the top with Islam second, Hinduism third and "non-religion" fourth. Atheism is #7.

Some science is included. Oxygen is the most common element in the earth's crust with silicon second and aluminum third. The deadliest spider is the banana spider from Central and South America. (The black widow is fourth.) The largest butterfly is Queen Alexandra's birdwing with a wingspan of eleven inches.

Every page contains color photos supporting the text with plenty of shots of movie, sports, and record stars along with animals and just plain people. The text is set off in boxes with white backgrounds for easy readability.

I spent a couple of hours with this book. It's addictive, like eating chocolates. I kept turning the pages. You could just buy a world almanac and get more info, but this book is more fun and easier on the eyes.

Russell Ash who heads up the team that put this book together (led by Senior Editor Nicki Lampon) asks for ideas and corrections. Here's an idea for the 16th Edition: "Top Ten Most Visited Websites"; indeed a section on the Internet would be great. (You're welcome. Just send me a copy of the new book!) And here's a correction. One page ten it is written that "Ganymede is the seventh-largest of Jupiter's moons." Actually it's the largest, and in fact (as noted in a list on the same page) it is the largest moon in the solar system.

This is the 15th edition of this book. I just went through it for the first time this week. Suffice it to say, I will be reading this book many times over in the near future. This book is loaded with cool facts. It's fun to read, and it will intrigue you for hours on end.

The book is divided into the following chapters:

The Universe and Earth
Life on Earth
The Human World
Town and Country
Culture and Learning
Stage and Screen
Commercial World
Transport and Tourism
Sport and Leisure

Each section contains a group of lists. The cool thing about it is that the source is listed so the information can be cross referenced and verified. There's also wonderful pictures throughout.

There are some omissions I wondered about. In the natural disasters section, there is no list for the most distructive tornadoes. Whatever the author's reasons, more things are included in this book than are omitted.

The Music section offers interesting sections on songs and songwriters and all the basic benchmarks of best selling music. The biggest single of all time: Candle In The Wind by Elton John. Biggest album: The Beatles with St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

The book contains more than 700 lists and many short inserts that explain more about a subject. The text is complimented by the many stunning pictures in the book. The bibliography and index are also both very useful. To top it off, the publisher spared no expense and the print quality is great!

The Top 10 Of Everything 2004 is a great book filled with great info. This book can certainly be used by scholars and trivia junkies alike! Buy this book now!

I am a major Grease fan and I thought I knew it all. I have even had people try to stump me before and they were never able to. Well this book did it !! It had so many facts that I didnt know about the movie and I considered myself the expert. Loads of fun for a Grease fan even if you just try to answer the questions on your own. Good luck!!

This isn't just a book, it's a party game! I thought I knew all there was to know about my favorite movie but this book showed that I still had lots to learn. I threw a GREASE party and used the book. WE HAD A BLAST!!!! It made the party! If you love the movie you have to buy this book.

I would give it a good rating. I love the movie Grease. I also love playing with this with my mom and Dad.

I am a major Grease fan and I thought I knew it all. I have even had people try to stump me before and they were never able to. Well this book did it !! It had so many facts that I didnt know about the movie and I considered myself the expert. Loads of fun for a Grease fan even if you just try to answer the questions on your own. Good luck!!

I found that the trivia questions were far too preoccupied with what certain characters wore at various stages of their life. I would have preferred better questions, but that's just because I do not pay much attention to clothing, cars, and money. I care about characters, MEANINGFUL events and dialogue. To heck with the rest. Another thing, there were so many mistakes. Some names were wrong, but perhaps the author intended that for the final quiz question. But there was some incorrect information in the "Leafing through" sections and also in some of the quiz questions. However, there was some interesting information in this book on the Flowers in the Attic movie, Kristy Swanson and the quizzes were fun nonetheless.

This book includes quizzes on some of her books, puzzles and interviews. It makes you want to go back and read her books again and again! I am a true fan and own every one of V.C. Andrew's books!! She is the best!!

If you're a V. C. Andrews fan, then this trivia and quiz book is certainly a must-have. It contains a lot of information, though it only covers from "Flowers in the Attic" to "Midnight Whispers" (a brief summary of "Darkest Hour" is given though)--which is fine by me, because I thought her earliest books were her best anyway.

Most of "The V. C. Andrews Trivia and Quiz Book" is devoted to analyzing the fifteen novels with plot summaries, quizzes, and random facts for each one. There's an adequate two-page biography of V. C. Andrews, as well as a "Publishers Weekly" interview of her near the end, and a crossword puzzle (I have yet to even attempt it).

The last part of the book is devoted to the "Flowers in the Attic" movie, giving a scene-by-scene description, as well as an interview with Kristy Swanson, who played Cathy Dollanganger. While this section is entertaining, it seemed that Spignesi wanted to somehow work Swanson in to the book, because the interview begins to detour from "Flowers in the Attic" and V. C. Andrews after awhile; plus he includes part of her filmography and other odd info. I did enjoy Wes Craven's attempt at writing a script for the movie, though; it would have certainly been interesting if he had had his way with it.

While the book as a whole is very good, there were some rather pointless and unnecessary facts thrown in, like a list of common chapter titles (wow, someone had way too much time on his hands), and the whole "Leafing Through..." section was pretty much worthless; it just describes mundane things, like "4 of the Different Types of Clocks in Whitefern" and "10 Nasty Names Cindy Called Bart" (these are just two of many useless lists). But, overall, this is a terrific book. Spignesi really did his homework. Highly recommended, as well as "V. C. Andrews: A Critical Companion" by E. D. Huntley and/or "Faces of Fear" by Douglas E. Winter.

Wonderful book full of V C Andrews Trivia. If you love V C Andrews you will love this book. No V C Andrews fan should be without it! Highly recommended! Annalise

"WHAT'S YOUR GAY & LESBIAN ENTERTAINMENT I.Q.? will tax readers' trivia knowledge to the utmost while it amuses and informs. ... Even the most learned of gay trivia buffs are certain to exclaim, 'I didn't know that!' to some of the brainteasers that Karvoski poses. He hasn't made things easy, but that's half the fun of the book." -- J.S. Hall, DALLAS VOICE

"Karvoski's a hoot and so is his book. Check it out." -- Archie Rothman, 4-FRONT MAGAZINE (Los Angeles)

"You can't spend ALL your time seeing movies, renting videos and watching television -- sometimes you'd rather read about them. ... WHAT'S YOUR GAY & LESBIAN ENTERTAINMENT I.Q.? [is] great for long drives, poolside or the beach." -- Belissa Cohen, IN LOS ANGELES

"In WHAT'S YOUR GAY & LESBIAN ENTERTAINMENT I.Q.?, Karvoski pretty much covers it all: queer film quotes, drama queens, video trivia, movie kisses, and who done what with whom and where in what medium. This is the kind of book you just HAVE TO OWN, not only to wow your friends with your Hollywood knowledge, but as a great resource when pondering all those baffling questions like, 'Was so-and-so REALLY queer?' And, 'Who DID so-and-so kiss in that movie, and what was the name of it again?'" -- Andrea L.T. Peterson, UPDATE