A Cup of Tea and Crosswords - (New York Times Crossword Puzzle) by The New York Times (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Tea and crosswords: relaxing and refreshing

Oftentimes it's life's simple gifts that are the most pleasurable: the wisp of steam rising from a freshly brewed cup of tea, or the feeling of satisfaction when you've filled in the final square in the puzzle.

From the pages of The New York Times and editor Will Shortz comes this new collection of seventy-five of the Times' light and easy crosswords. Under Shortz's editorship, the puzzles have emphasized fresh, new vocabulary and a lighter focus. So put the teakettle on the stove, get your pencils handy, and dive into this fun and fresh collection.

Review Quotes

"[Will Shortz] is the crossword king." --Steve Kroft, 60 Minutes

"The prince of crossword puzzlers." --Greenwich Magazine

"The Riddler's got nothing on Will Shortz." --Time Out New York

"Will Shortz is [the crossword book world's] John Grisham." --Martin Arnold

About the Author

Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has edited countless books of crossword puzzles, Sudoku, KenKen, and all manner of brain-busters.