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Perfect stocking filler - Rated
I write this a mere day after receiving this very book in my annual Christmas haul. An unassuming little package, it managed to suck in my attention for much of the rest of the day, except for the occasional moments when I would treat the people around me to an interesting nugget or two.

This is a lovely little book of facts which enters into a crowded market with two things to separate it from the competition: the cute little celebrity Q&As, and the simple fact that every single question contained within was asked, via text message, by a member of the public. Some (indeed, most) are plainly an attempt to cheat at a pub quiz; some are attempts to settle long-standing arguments (the 'who would win in a fight between...' ones being especially amusing); some are the product of late-night wandering minds; and some are the tragi-comic peeks into the lives of the bored, the lonely, and the desperate.

This human element is what, for me, makes the book better than the fact-laden likes of Ripleys or Guinness - behind every question is a person, and that person must have had a reason for asking. Taking guesses as to what that reason might have been adds a whole new element to the book, and the temptation to pose your own question is very great, especially given the chance of inclusion in the next book.

Pick this book up for the truth junkie in your life, but be prepared not to speak to them for hours after - and also to be blamed for a suddenly-increased phone bill.

First class stocking filler - Rated
Tonnes of witty, informative and fascinating answers from the rather excellent AQA are to be found in here. AQA is the UK's number one text-based question-and-answer service (text 63336, £1 per text). As a bonus, there are celebrity Q&As, with guests such as Stephen Fry, McKenzie Crook (The Office) and Ronnie O'Sullivan (snooker player). A very entertaining read.

Bigger, and better than last years - Rated
Another fine collection of questions that we all seem to text now to these text question and answer services. It's a great book for those odd moments on the tube or loo when you need something to make you smile, and I like the addition of celebrity fans - Stephen Fry's questions in particular are worth reading. What a star.