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The top loo books of 2015

The best of this year’s stocking-fillers are historically inclined —and surprisingly enjoyable and informative

21 November 2015

9:00 AM

21 November 2015

9:00 AM

There is not, sadly, a dedicated Trivia Books section in your local Waterstones, although at this time of year there really should be. But what would we call it? Trivia sounds too trivial. Loo Books sounds too lavatorial. Books for the Man or Woman who Has Everything, Except this Book is probably closest, but might need editing.

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