Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book #22 (22) (S&S Mega Crossword Puzzles) Paperback – September 20, 2022

I have been solving crossword puzzles since I was a child. I used to watch my Dad work crossword puzzles in the local newspaper, way before computers and the internet. As I got older, my Dad and I would fight over who was going to do that one puzzle.I have been solving crossword puzzles every day for decades. It is my go to activity every morning along with my cup of coffee.I can honestly say that these Mega Simon and Schuster crossword puzzle books have some of the best puzzles I have ever worked. And I have worked alot of them. They are medium to medium hard which I like. If they were too hard I would get too frustrated. I challenge myself by working them in ink, but I have my wite-out close by.So far I have bought 4 of these crossword puzzle books. I plan on buying all that are available. I love the perforated pages and quality of the paper. There are 300 puzzles so you can solve one a day for almost a year. But if you are like me, I do several a day.You may think the price is a little high, but these books are worth the price.By solving crosswords, you gain a wealth of information on alot of different subjects....trivia for sure. It also sharpens your mind, especially as you get older like me.Whether you are new to puzzle solving or a real enthusiast, you will certainly enjoy these crosswords. It can be addictive.

Puzzle difficulty is just about perfect. Not full of foreign phrases and people's names. What I really find excellent is the fact that the pages are perforated, so they can be removed easily; making the book form much better to work with.

These are my favorite crossword puzzle books! I've completed 6 of them so far. I like the variety of difficulty and especially the perforated pages.

Puzzles are not too easy & usually not too hard!

This was a gift, he loves it.

Crossword puzzles are proven to improve brain function, memory, and knowledge. It's like a Jeopardy round on paper with subjects like: geography, literature, history, science, sports, movies, tv, food, politics, pop culture, etc. There's also the satisfaction of finishing one (answers are in the back just in case!) Each book has 300 puzzles, keeping you busy every day for nearly a year. I've ordered 22 of them over the years. True story.

Previous editions' puzzles were far too easy with only a few moderately challenging ones on occasion. This new edition is much more challenging but in a good way. I have to work at it, but I rarely have to look up an answer if I persevere long enough. There is a lot more satisfaction upon completing a puzzle and it keeps the old gray cells exercised.

I shared with my niece who loves crossword puzzles also. Convinced her to use an erasable pen, It gives you courage.