Coffee Time

Get buzzed on some java and challenge yourself with this book of coffee-based puzzles and brainteasers. Noted puzzlers Helene Hovanec and Patrick Merrell present more than 40 crosswords, word searches, graphic mazes, and Sudoku puzzles to solve alongside a strong cup of joe. Full of coffee trivia and quotations from history's most famous coffee hounds, Coffee Time is a piquant and enticing blend that's hard to resist. Pour a fresh cup and drink in the fun.

“'ŒFor coffee lovers, what better way is there to perk up your day than with a puzzle from these two pros and a great cup of java?' Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, The New York Times 'Œ'¦enough fun and information to make a coffee connoisseur out of everyone.' San Jose Magazine”

"For coffee lovers, what better way is there to perk up your day than with a puzzle from these two pros and a great cup of java?"

Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, The New York Times

"...enough fun and information to make a coffee connoisseur out of everyone."

San Jose Magazine

Patrick Merrell is one of the "New York Times'" most popular crossword creators. In addition to puzzle development, his talents include writing, researching, illustrating, and designing. He's the author of dozens of puzzle books, including "Coffee Time", which he coauthored with Helene Hovanec.

Who better to challenge with a book of puzzles and brainteasers than the caffeine-buzzed java drinkers of the world? Helene Hovanec and Patrick Merrell, puzzleworld celebrities and collectors of coffee trivia, have compiled more than 40 crossword puzzles, word searches, graphic mazes, and Sudoku to solve alongside a good, strong cup of joe. Quirky trivia, fun factoids, and quotations from famous coffee imbibers engage readers between puzzles. From botanical facts about coffee trees to consumption statistics about today's coffee-obsessed world, there's enough information to make a coffee connoisseur of every reader. Puzzles, trivia, and coffee quips -- a piquant blend of rich, coffee flavor for the latte-addicted among us. "There is some disagreement over the origin of the term "cup of joe." Many think it originated with Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, who abolished wine from his officers' meals, leaving them with nothing stronger than coffee. Others think it may have begun as a mispronunciation of the French word, "chaud," which means hot and rhymes with joe."

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