If you’re new to the whole puzzle book thing or maybe you just stumbled on us by coincidence (as if there were such a thing), you might be asking: What’s so great about puzzle books? Glad you asked!
- They keep your brain in shape.
Solving puzzles works out memory, focus, and problem-solving skills the same way jogging works your legs. Word searches, crosswords, Sudoku — they all give your mental muscles a daily stretch.
- They’re stress-busters.
You might not realize it, but puzzles can be calming. Your brain gets something to focus on besides your to-do list, and there’s something very satisfying about finding that missing word or cracking the last clue.
- They fit any mood or schedule.
Have two minutes? Do a quick word scramble, anagram or missing vowel. Have an hour? Dive into a big crossword, word search or Nonogram.
- They’re portable fun.
On a plane, in a café, at the beach — puzzle books go anywhere and don’t complain about legroom.
- They’re good for all ages.
Kids, teens, adults, seniors — puzzles scale beautifully. Difficulty and style can be tuned for anyone.
- They give little “wins” every day.
Finishing a puzzle delivers a mini dopamine hit — the happy chemical your brain releases when you accomplish something.
- They bring nostalgia.
In an age of eye-straining screens, sitting down with a pencil and puzzle book feels charmingly retro — like a warm cup of tea for the mind.
Need more convincing?
Okay… check out these fun facts…
Puzzle books:
- don’t need wi-fi
- don’t contain ads
- don’t require batteries
- never need recharging
- never need to be updated
- never wake you up with unimportant texts or notifications
- can’t be used to steal your personal information
- can’t be hacked
- never get a virus
- don’t need virus protection
- don’t receive robo calls
- shall we continue?
- don’t come with a monthly subscription that would be so much better if you would only upgrade
- don’t require screen protectors
- don’t get spotty coverage
- conclusion? – everyone needs more puzzle books in their life : )
Our new Ultimate Variety Puzzle Book is a veritable buffet of brain games — something for every taste, mood, and challenge level.
Chance of boredom? Zero. You’re not just doing one kind of puzzle over and over — jump from a clever NYT crossword to a devious cryptogram to a number-packed Sudoku without missing a beat.
It trains all parts of your brain. Crosswords work your vocabulary, cryptics sharpen your lateral thinking, Sudoku boosts logic, cryptograms strengthen pattern recognition, and word scrambles keep your quick-thinking reflexes alive.
Perfect for all skill levels.
Some puzzles are breezy and fun, others are head-scratchers — so whether you have five minutes or an entire rainy afternoon, there’s something just right for the moment.
It’s a challenge and a reward.
Each puzzle solved gives that mini “aha!” rush, and the mystery word contest adds a bigger, book-wide challenge that keeps you engaged across multiple pages.
And as if that wasn’t enough, we’ve teamed up with Mark at the Daily Crypticle to produce the Cryptic Crosswords in the book. Mark does this every day and he’s really outdone himself for this book! Thanks Mark!
See all of our puzzle books here!
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