Armchair Reader: The Book of Myths & Misconceptions

by Jeff Bahr, Tom DeMichael, Katherine Don

Myths are debunked. Learn the truth behind urban legends, old wives tales, misattributed quotes and those so called "facts" we have all heard.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

468 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[A Voracious Reader (a.k.a. Carol)]

*Book source ~ Home library

Various authors have contributed to this book with an eye to setting the record straight about certain myths, old wives tales, misattributed quotes, urban legends and certain so-called “facts” that everyone seems to repeat simply because so-and-so said it, so it must be true.

I don’t read non-fiction very often, but when I do I love stuff like this. And I will freely admit that for months this was my bathroom reader. It has short entries so it’s good for a quick pit stop or if you had hot wings and beer or Taco Bell then there’s plenty to keep you occupied for those long sessions. Some of the facts were things I already knew, but most were ones I didn’t. I felt smarter every time I left the bathroom. Wait…that sounded better in my head, but what the hell. This book is chockfull of interesting info and I enjoyed it.

[Sara Jane Blackman]

Readable. That is about all.

[Linsey]

I feel like I learned more from this book than I did through my grade school education.

[Nurshafiqa]

entertaining enough.. but like 30% of the book doesn't interest me so yeah.

[Abraham Ray]

Good book of random facts & stories.