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Will Shortz

79books in catalog
Most common themes

Games & ActivitiesSudokuPuzzlesCrosswordsLogic & Brain TeasersWord & Word Search

About this author’s books

These books offer a steady, focused engagement with puzzles that demand concentration and logical thinking. Readers can expect a consistent rhythm of challenge and resolution, with each puzzle presenting a clear problem to solve. The tone is straightforward and inviting, designed to encourage repeated interaction and mental stimulation.

Common threads

  • Collections of individual puzzles organized by difficulty or theme.
  • Steady pacing that allows readers to work through challenges at their own speed.
  • Focus on problem-solving through pattern recognition and logical deduction.
  • Minimal narrative or storytelling; emphasis is on the puzzle itself.
  • Progression from moderate to very hard puzzles within a single volume.

Good fit if you like

  • Working through puzzles that require sustained attention and patience.
  • Enjoying clear, self-contained challenges without narrative distractions.
  • Gradually increasing difficulty to test and improve your skills.
  • Engaging with word and number puzzles that reward logical thinking.
  • Using puzzles as a daily mental exercise or leisurely pastime.

Not ideal if…

  • You prefer stories with character development or plot arcs.
  • You look for varied narrative styles or experimental structures.
  • You want puzzles embedded in a larger fictional or thematic context.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

Publishers of Will Shortz

St. Martin's Publishing GroupMacmillanSt. Martin's PressAndrews McMeel PublishingTimes BooksSeven Footer PressPomegranateDiversified Publishing
  • The Puzzlemaster Presents 200 Mind-bending Challenges From NPR — Will Shortz

    The Puzzlemaster Presents 200 Mind-bending Challenges From NPR — Will Shortz

  • The Giant Book of Sudoku Presented by Will Shortz 300 Wordless Crossword Puzzles — Will Shortz

    The Giant Book of Sudoku Presented by Will Shortz 300 Wordless Crossword Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents Triple Threat Sudoku 200 Hard Puzzles — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents Triple Threat Sudoku 200 Hard Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • The New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Holiday Crosswords Festive, Fun and Easy-to-Read Puzzles — Will Shortz

    The New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Holiday Crosswords Festive, Fun and Easy-to-Read Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • Wordplay The Official Companion Book — Will Shortz

    Wordplay The Official Companion Book — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents Everyday Easy Sudoku 150 Fast, Fun Puzzles — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents Everyday Easy Sudoku 150 Fast, Fun Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents Sudoku for the Weekend 100 Wordless Crossword Puzzles — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents Sudoku for the Weekend 100 Wordless Crossword Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents The Ultimate Book of Easy Sudoku 300 Fun Puzzles — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents The Ultimate Book of Easy Sudoku 300 Fun Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents Get Smart Sudoku 100 Easy-to-Hard Puzzles — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents Get Smart Sudoku 100 Easy-to-Hard Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz’s Puzzle Master Workout — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz’s Puzzle Master Workout — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents Easiest Sudoku 100 Wordless Crossword Puzzles — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents Easiest Sudoku 100 Wordless Crossword Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents the Puzzle Doctor: KenKen Fever 150 Easy to Hard Logic Puzzles That Make You Smarter — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents the Puzzle Doctor: KenKen Fever 150 Easy to Hard Logic Puzzles That Make You Smarter — Will Shortz

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles 2007 Engagement Calendar: Expect the World — Will Shortz

    The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles 2007 Engagement Calendar: Expect the World — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents Easy Kakuro 100 Addictive Logic Puzzles — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents Easy Kakuro 100 Addictive Logic Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents 1,001 Sudoku Puzzles to Do Right Now — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents 1,001 Sudoku Puzzles to Do Right Now — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents Pocket-Size Puzzles: Hard Sudoku — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents Pocket-Size Puzzles: Hard Sudoku — Will Shortz

  • Will Shortz Presents Mischievous Sudoku 200 Easy to Hard Puzzles — Will Shortz

    Will Shortz Presents Mischievous Sudoku 200 Easy to Hard Puzzles — Will Shortz

  • The New York Times Sunday in the Sand Crosswords From the Pages of The New York Times — Will Shortz

    The New York Times Sunday in the Sand Crosswords From the Pages of The New York Times — Will Shortz

  • The New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Easy Crosswords 120 Easy-to-Read Crosswords from the Pages of The New York Times — Will Shortz

    The New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Easy Crosswords 120 Easy-to-Read Crosswords from the Pages of The New York Times — Will Shortz

  • The New York Times Tons of Puns Crosswords 75 Punny Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times — Will Shortz

    The New York Times Tons of Puns Crosswords 75 Punny Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times — Will Shortz