130+ engaging puzzles to entertain and challenge you  The best puzzles generate delightful “a-ha!” moments—sparks of wonderment and joy that go beyond simple mental exercise. Whether you’re new to puzzles or you’ve been enjoying them for decades, this book offers a mind-bending collection of popular puzzle types to captivate and enthrall you, from time-honored classics to creative new takes. What sets this book apart from other puzzle books for adults:  A puzzling variety—Explore a mix of beloved classics and creative new takes on a wide range of puzzles, including brain teasers, crosswords, word searches, logic grids, sudoku, calcudoku, and cryptograms. Progressive difficulty—Easily find the challenge level you want with puzzles organized by complexity, starting easy and growing harder as you move through the book. Tips and trivia—Learn about the history of puzzles, get expert pointers for solving different types, and expand your knowledge with fun puzzle trivia.