As it appears that no one has yet asked to review Pam McAllister's _The Bedside, Bathtub & Armchair Companion to Mark Twain_, I'll pitch in a plug for the book. When the publisher asked me to write a puff for it several months ago, I read through most of it during its proof stage. At the time, I knew nothing about McAllister except that she had written some other books in the same series. And, frankly, I felt slightly miffed that the publisher hadn't asked me to write the book. When I got the proofs, I expected to find them riddled with errors and screwball comments that would vindicate my resentment. Well, imagine my surprise when I not only discovered few errors and questionable interpretations in McAllister's book but also found many original insights and a great deal of humor. The book is terrific, and I'm now willing to concede that she did a better job of writing it than I would have done. Her book makes a wonderful introduction to Mark Twain, and I believe many scholars would enjoy reading it. The book isn't a ground-breaking monograph or ponderous reference tome; it's exactly what it claims to be: a "companion" to Mark Twain. Those of you who have time to write a review and opt to pass on this book are missing out on some fun.