What do Harry Potter, Winston Churchill, and Stephen King have in common? They're each the featured topic of a crossword in this treasure-trove of trivia. Fifty themed puzzles cover everything from Elvis films to license plate slogans, and they're a must for every trivia junkie and the perfect way to practice for sessions of Trivial Pursuit (or, for the more ambitious, becoming a contestant on Jeopardy!). Stanley Newman, the author, also co-wrote 15,003 Answers: The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia, so he knows his stuff!

The big names of comedy star in this crossword collection! From Mark Twain to Whoopi Goldberg, each puzzle focuses on a top humorist, providing witty wordplay and amusing little factoids, too. Test your solving skills on funny fellows like Robin Williams and Henny Youngman, and pick up some trivia on such laugh-inducing ladies as Lily Tomlin and the beloved Lucille Ball. This is pure comedy gold!

Paging all book lovers: here's a top-notch collection of 50 crosswords all about classic novels, from Don Quixote to The Color Purple. The great works of literature come to life in grids and clues, with each puzzle focusing on one book--even providing a quote and bits of trivia. Puzzle master Stanley Newman was the wordsmith for this collection, so solvers know that they'll be getting the best in cerebral entertainment--no library card required.

We’ve got a Titanic collection of star-studded crosswords perfect for those nights when you’re Home Alone and in the mood to solve. Word wizard Stanley Newman used his Total Recall to construct 50 puzzles perfect for either a Pretty Woman or A Few Good Men. None of them is a Mission: Impossible, but all are in A League of Their Own. Your Basic Instinct is right if you think this book will Speed up your brain, and we actually think this is...As Good As It Gets!

Based on the science that shows that people middle-aged or older who solve word games and brainteasers have a significant cognitive advantage over those who do not, 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges is the illustrated game book specifically created to cross-train the brain. Here are 399 games to stretch, challenge, and push the reader, all of which stimulate the formation of neurons—literally, regrowing the brain. Plus they’re not only good for you, but just plain good—these games are fun. 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia is a lively mix of challenges, riddles, and brainteasers—all vetted by a neuroscientist who specializes in aging brains and designed to work the six key areas of cognitive function that are vulnerable in normal aging: long-term memory, working memory, executive functioning, attention to detail, multitasking, and processing speed. The games are arranged from easiest to most difficult and are labeled according to which cognitive functions they exercise so they can be mixed and matched into a custom “workout.” In just 15 minutes a day, anyone can improve his brain’s strength, flexibility, and long-term health.

"Contains 72 puzzles that are easy on the eyes and challenging to the brain. These puzzles are in large type and were originally published during the '60s. To solve them, rely on your good vocabulary and knowledge of classical information."--"Cincinnati Enquirer."

Many puzzle fans enjoy crosswords not just for the fun but for the benefits--puzzles help keep the mind limber and vocabulary expanding. The 150 crosswords in this book are divided into chapters, with each chapter focusing on a specific brain-boosting theme: vocabulary building, memorization, problem solving, etc. Will Shortz has paired up with a top neuroscientist, Dr. Majid Fotuhi, who provides introductions to each chapter and additional insight into brain health as well as facts and tips to keep your mind sharp!