Trivia Books

Like the 80's version, this book will challenge even the most die-hard music trivia buffs. Covers all genres, with cleverly written, interesting questions. Great for a party game, drinking game, or for reading on your own. Makes a great stocking stuffer for the holidays too.

I love 90's music, so this book was a treat. I didn't expect to have so much fun. I also, learned alot of things that I didn't know. A very addictive and fun read!

so addictive.... i never thought i'd be so competitive. bring it anywhere with you and its a guaranteed good time!

Fun! I had to get this book because I was so addicted to the 80's version. Like travelling back in time. But not too far. I can't believe all the little music details I'd forgotten or never knew.

this book is awesome for small parties and especially for just hanging out with your roommates on a foggy minded sunday morning. you know the kind where you're sitting on your front stoop, drinking coffee and wondering wahat happened, and maybe should you go get some burritos. i like both of his books. they rock! they also make you want to check out music that you haven't heard for a while. very cool.

I found this book to a very interesting book on Texas tidbits. I read a lot about Texas that I never imagined. I recommend this book as a refreshing book to read.

I found that this book was very interesting and I learned a lot about Texas and Texans. I recommend this to everone who is interested in Texas, trivia and even to those who are not. Very enjoyable reading.

This book by Bill Cannon is a book that can be enjoyed a little at a time or read until complete. I truly did feel that I learned a lot about Texas and Texans.

A Treasury of Texas Trivia by Bill Cannon is a great read. It's the kind of book you can pick up in the middle and read just a story or two (of course you'll want to read more)

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. It was hard to put down. Many extremely interesting facts about the great state of Texas. I recommend this book for everyone to read, even non-Texans.

I recently threw a surprise party for my wife with an 80's theme. One of the games we played was 80's trivia. I was surprised at how many questions and answers were used from The Ultimate Soul Music Trivia Book. Many people participated and the book was a great source to pull information from. It really took us back and we all had fun!

I am a devoted fan of oldies but goodies and Motown ,be it books ,articles ,conversation, watching a live concert in person ,or on T.V. or listening to my own collection of music. I found this book very informative. People I showed the book enjoyed being asked questions to test their skill and helped them remininsce the good old days of Motown.I would highly recommend this book to keep this part of history alive and well and for just plain fun.

Fun, fun, fun! Open this book to any page, there's something worth knowing/recalling. Only one thing...where's the sequel?

I'm a Music Trivia Buff and this book is alot of fun.so many interesting facts.I Love Reading About Black Music History.the Influences&Many Different Eras and styles.alot of fun&Facts.I call this Book the Soul Jeoprady.

This trivia book is a must for all lovers of Soul/R&B music. My friends and I have had a ball trying to answer the questions in all the various decades. It is a must for a party, great way to get everyone invovled in a fun journey through the music.

In the eternal scheme of things, nothing really matters... And you can read about all that nothingness in glowing, superbly organized detail in this book.

The Our Gang Kids once studied for a test by reading Captain Billy's Whiz Bang.

You, however, as a modern marvel of intelligence and sophistication, have Uncle John.

Buy this book. (Heck, buy ALL his books.) If there's a real Uncle John, I'm sure he'll be quite grateful. Captain Billy, on the other hand, is probably already dead and doesn't care what you buy.

I hate to appear cold and unfeeling, but that's the essence of the thing. And, if there really is an Uncle John, he will know if you click off this page and buy some lousy movie, instead.

Yep, all in all, I'd say you'd better buy this book.

So... It's agreed? You'll buy it?

We're billing your account right now.

Thank you, on behalf of Uncle John.

Some might say that "once you've read one,you've read 'em all". Well,to some degree you have. But that's like saying "Once you've seen one horse race you've seen 'em all" In case you have never read one of these books,they are the type of thing to leave laying around for anyone to pick up and read ,to kill a little time. Ideal for waiting rooms,bathrooms,cottages,dens;but don't be surprised if it gets "nicked". By the way ,I love the word "nicked" .It is a common word in Britain and means pinch,swipe,pilfer,shoplift,purloin..get it? Somehow, to say someone nicked something doesn't sound as bad as stole.
Another thing about this book is that you can start anywhere,you never have to finish it, and if you forget everything in it,it doesn't matter anyway...but it was a fun read all the same.
If you are looking for a gift for someone like old uncle Harry ,who hasn't read a whole book since his school days;here would be something that would kindle his interest.
These books cover all kinds of topics;and leave on with this thought ,every time you turn a page; "I didn't know that!" Such as;

What do you call that metal part on the end of your shoelace? No, it's not a tip..It's an Aglet!

I've been keeping a list of "INSULTS' which is getting quite long. This book gives 35 of them; many new to me.You know, ones like ;

"He's not playing with a full deck"

Here's a couple that were new to me;

"A few fries short of a Happy Meal."

"The wheel's spinning, but the hamster's dead."

"Body by Fisher, brains by Mattel."

"Has an IQ of 2,but it takes 3 to grunt."

Do you knnw that the final words of Major General John Sedgwick ,commander of the Sixth Army Corps during the Civil Was were ? "Dodging for single bullets? I tell you they could not hit an elephant at this distance."

Uncle John does with useless ,but interesting information ;what Robert Ripley did with the unbelievable...Believe It or Not!

A compendium of almost totally useless information that will make you wonder how you ever got through life not knowing. A great book and for the most part it's a "guy thing".

This book helped me make it through Confucious and a 500 page book on anthropology. Uncle John continually brings a smile to those in need of obscure, strange truths, that may matter very little, or a lot, in the big scheme of things.

Uncle John's Ultimate Bathroom Reader, though attempting to be "corny" in reaching its intended audience, is in fact a wonderful collection of trivia and factoids. Displayed in a way that unexpectantly breaks up topics, reading it is more like reading a nonfiction book than a traditional trivia manual just filled with facts.

Unlike most trivia books, which simply line the pages with one liner trivia tidbits, this book is more like "the rest of the story" on topics ranging from retail product failures to most notable quotables from a wide range of celebraties.

This book is a must for anyone planning to take a long uneventful drive, train or plane trip, or for between those hot shuffleboard matches on a cruise ship.

Urban picnics are a trend and following right along is The Urban Picnic, a cookbook designed to inspire both cooks and kitchen novices to introduce the 'urban picnic' concept into their lives. A history of the picnic, accounts from across the centuries, and musings on picnic appeal compliment over 200 recipes suitable for picnic foods: salads, sandwich spreads, portable pies, muffins and much more. Expands upon and provides fine insights into modern picnic food options - which are many.

Urban picnics are a trend and following right along is The Urban Picnic, a cookbook designed to inspire both cooks and kitchen novices to introduce the 'urban picnic' concept into their lives. A history of the picnic, accounts from across the centuries, and musings on picnic appeal compliment over 200 recipes suitable for picnic foods: salads, sandwich spreads, portable pies, muffins and much more. Expands upon and provides fine insights into modern picnic food options - which are many.

Urban picnics are a trend and following right along is The Urban Picnic, a cookbook designed to inspire both cooks and kitchen novices to introduce the 'urban picnic' concept into their lives. A history of the picnic, accounts from across the centuries, and musings on picnic appeal compliment over 200 recipes suitable for picnic foods: salads, sandwich spreads, portable pies, muffins and much more. Expands upon and provides fine insights into modern picnic food options - which are many.

I got this book as a gift, and I'd really recommend it. I'm not a picnic person (yet) and eating outside is not usually my thing. Apologies to the authors. Anyways, the info and history at the beginning of this book made me smile. Recipes like "Broiled Chicken" might seem really obvious to some people, but I followed their instructions and I was amazed at the great stuff I could offer my friends. Maybe I'll take some things to eat outside, but whatever, this book is interesting and has lots of good and easy recipes. thanks

After reading the Urban Picnic my boyfriend and I have become picnic maniacs. We picnic in our yard, in the park, on park benches, at the beach or the lake. The recipes are great, the musical selections excellent but more than that The Urban Picnic makes you want to stop and enjoy life. Thanks for the inspiration!

Lots of interesting trivia in this book, but the design is horrid enough to make the book nearly unreadable. (Click "Search Inside" to see for yourself.) Several obvious errors throughout.

I have lots of trivia and "useless information" books, but this is my favorite for 2 main reasons--first, it is in alphabetical order by topic, from advertising to World Trade Center (9/11). Secondly, it presents the information in statistical format, so everything is in terms of superlatives or amounts: most, best, biggest, smallest, percentages, number, odds, etc. In addition, the author has researched every imaginable source for the facts on nearly every topic. For example, number of parking spaces in US (Kansas City Star); pairs of jeans owned by average American (Women's Wear Daily); most books written about a president (USA Today), etc. This book is great for lovers of trivia, statistics, and random information, as well as people with short attention spans. Only the footnotes are complete sentences, but You can easily read the 329-page book in one sitting. I highly recommend it.

This book is absolutely brilliant. More than a bunch of random statistics thrown together, this book makes me laugh out loud multiple times per page. If the great content weren't enough, the juxtaposition of various stats is so clever. Case in point, something like "The percent of 70 year old men who say their wives are more beautiful than they were when first married - 74%. Next stat: The percent of 70 year old men who need glasses: 89%.
Stuff like this is what the book is about - truly an impressive compendium, well delivered.
I can only imagine what kind of work must have gone into writing such a book. As another reviewer wrote, this is the perfect bathroom book. Buy it - you won't regret it.

This is the perfect book for bathroom reading.
It's filled with tons and tons of interesting trivia.
It covers tons of topics and is a lot of fun.

I found Vital Statistics to be very addicting.... kind of like the potato chip ad "it's hard to read just one!" More than just a trivia book, the information is presented with the story behind the story, providing a wealth of interesting information you never knew. That's really why you get hooked. When you get to the end, the author lists his website address, which has even more Vital Statistics to keep you addicted.

this is a great book, for any one the likes trivia, and likes to find out little known facts about the world.

buy it.

This book is a riot! Especially for those of us who are easily annoyed with the "why" and "why not" of everything! Even those of you who think you won't like this book will. It answers may of the most absurd questions ever put forth, but yet they are so absurd that you are compelled to read it. I know many people won't find this review helpful, but just trust me and read the book anyway.

This book is a riot! Especially for those of us who are easily annoyed with the "why" and "why not" of everything! Even those of you who think you won't like this book will. It answers may of the most absurd questions ever put forth, but yet they are so absurd that you are compelled to read it. I know many people won't find this review helpful, but just trust me and read the book anyway.

If you love to ponder questions like, "Why isn't there any canned broccoli" or "why do mosquitoes seem to like some people more than others", then you'll definately love this book. It includes many long, interesting, answers to some of the hardest-to-answer questions ever asked. I think this is a great book, and I think it deserves a place on bookshelves everywhere.

The Imponderables book series by David Feldman is the pinnacle of interesting and useful bathroom reading! Since the beginning of the series, Feldman has been highlighting questions that we didn't even know we had (like exactly why is it that a mile is 5,280 feet? and where is Donald Duck's brother?) then he finds "the experts" on any given subject to answer the question. At the end of each question and answer, you are left with a little better insight into the world around you (and you can go out and impress your friends with an expanded catalog of obscure anecdotes).

These books are fantastic overall. They are one part almanac, one part encyclopedia and one part a book form of the show Mythbusters. Many of the questions Feldman seeks the answers to are sent to him by his many readers who want to know about these little-known facts (like why there are 18 holes in a golf course and why tennis balls are fuzzy). Okay, these may not be the most important questions in the world, but these are the things we take for granted in everyday life that we normally don't take the time to stop and think (why is that little finger on our hands called the pinky?).

Feldman has been answering these questions since the first Imponderables in 1986. He has a masters degree in popular culture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and taught to first ever college course on Soap Operas. If you enjoy trivia, David Feldman is the man for you. He uncovers the hidden meanings and lost history of sports, food, words, science, politics, and everything in between, often in a humorous and insightful way.

So where did Oreos get their name?
What is the difference between Dead End signs and No Outlet signs?
Why does the letter K mean Strike Out in baseball?

You'll have to read the books to find out.

This book is a definitely a "hole-in-one." You don't have to be a golf addict to enjoy this thoroughly researched, fact-filled book. Lots of fun!!

This is a great easy reading book, or even a handy reference book. Answers are up to date, well researched, and explained. Challenging, even for the golf experts.

Don't let the cover fool you! This book is in-depth, meticulously researched, and probably the best golf trivia book out there! Perfect gift for Father's Day for the serious golfer, the occassional golfer, or the golfer who wants to impress his or her friends in the clubhouse after a particularly grueling game.

When I first saw this manuscript, my impression was: "a thick, heavy book of trivia." But inside, Jim has created a fun quiz trip. Pick your favorite section and really test your knowledge. My favorites, The LPGA Tour and The Amateurs, get true in-depth attention. Enjoy!

Reviewed by: Mary Budke, M.D. 1972 US Amateur champion and former World Cup and Curtis Cup team member

If you take golf seriously - show me the golfer who doesn't - you know some of the facts in this book. But it will be the rare sportsperson who knows the game as thoroughly as Mathieson, a Eugene resident and retired high school guidance counselor and basketball coach. Organized into four major sections - the tours, the majors, the amateurs and miscellaneous bits - this is more than a collection of questions and answers; it's an entertaining way to present a brief but solidly researched history of the game of bogies, mashies and spikes.

You've got to read it. Pick it up for a picker upper, read a little, then put it aside for another picker upper another time. Funny and fun.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It depicted alot of the fun stuff online. I laughed so hard my stomach ached.

I only thought I knew alot of web quirks. What a riot. I can pick it up over and over again. Its alway fresh. And hysterical!

Yada, Yada, Yada is described in one word: ENTERTAINING!!!

A very entertaining book that brings all the web together in one binder. Some of the subjects will be very new and others will be memories of past surfing. All in all, this book is worth having ... just to share with others the uniqueness and diversities of the internet.

You Watch Too Much TV is more than just a television trivia book. It's fun you can share with your whole family! Each chapter has a short intro with interesting facts and TV history, followed by questions that range from simple to very difficult. (Depending on how much you watch tv...)

This book spans shows from The Honeymooners and I Love Lucy to Everybody Loves Raymond and Friends. It also includes an entire chapter of trivia questions about cartoons so your kids can play along too.

Even if you're not a trivia buff, or you don't watch quite enough TV, this book is sure to bring back fond memories of television shows we all used to love.

I just recieved this book and it really looks like it was done well! It has 50 sections with about 20 questions in each section. You Watch Too Much TV covers everything from Animation to Horror Related shows. The questions range anywhere from easy to Very Hard (atleast for me). I Highly Recommend this TV Trivia Book!

I bought this book for my husband for Christmas. He absolutely loved it, it was the hit of Christmas Day. The trivia-quiz style is well organized - it is fun to quiz yourself on your favorite shows and to learn new facts about other shows. And the trivia is really cool and interesting. "What a cool book!" was repeated several times.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves TV, especially those of us who watch too much of it!!

What a fun book to read. Not only did it bring back memories, it prompted conversations with our children about all the old shows. It was a great conversation starter and made our family trip this Thanksgiving a lot of fun.

It will be my gift of choice to give family and friends this year.

So you think you know TV huh? Well don't be so sure of yourself until you read the fun new television trivia book "You Watch Too Much TV" by newcomer Ken Kessler. Within the pages you'll find 50 chapters of TV trivia that spans over multiple generations from the early black and white days to the the latest fad-Reality TV. It doesn't matter if you're a fan of American Idol or Love American Style. There's something in this book from everyone.

Sure TV trivia books may come and go but what makes this book unique is the way it is categorized. While lots of TV trivia books focus on certain eras, this book divides each chapter by categories such as TV theme songs, single parent-themed shows, and even cop shows. What character on Gilligan's Island is named in the theme song besides Gilligan? Who played Cagney in the pilot episode of Cagney and Lacey? What was Eddie's father's name on The Courtship of Eddie's Father? Don't know? It doesn't matter. You'll have fun learning.

The only flaw with this book is the fact that it expands across so many generations of television that some people may feel left out. After all, there are people who never even heard of My Favorite Martian, Bonanza, or even Fear Factor. Still with this minor distraction it will still be difficult to put this well researched book down. In fact, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the board game. Pick it up, gather the family around and just have fun with this book. This one is definitely a winner.