
The product(s) featured in this post was provided at no cost to me. This post has not been monetarily compensated. Please note that, as always, any personal opinions reflected in this post are my own. Some of the posts on this site, like this one, contain an affiliate link. This means I MAY get paid a SMALL (and I do mean small) commission IF you purchase the product or service.
I love word puzzles, with word search and number puzzles being two of my favorite types. There’s a new series of books from Reader’s Digest that contain nothing but puzzles – crosswords, word searches, trivia, logic, and numerical games. Each of the books contains 192 pages of puzzling fun. I love this kind of book, they can be left anywhere in the house for a quick break or to be put to use with a nice cup of coffee. They also easily fit into travel bags, making them perfect portable fun for enquiring minds. They are a great holiday gift idea for any puzzle affecionado.
GIFT IDEA – Mind Stretchers Puzzle Books
Reader’s Digest Mind Stretchers Puzzle Book: Number Puzzles, Crosswords, Word Searches, Logic Puzzles & Surprise
- Publisher: Reader’s Digest; Csm edition (August 1, 2017)
- Paperback: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1621453510
- ISBN-13: 978-1621453512
- Purchase on Amazon
Crosswords, word searches, trivia, logic and numerical games—these teasers are all designed to inspire and stimulate the mind.
ACTIVATE your thinking muscles. It’s too easy just to turn on the TV and let the images of the day wash over us, leaving brain cells unchallenged and a bit sad. Keep your brain happy with this mind stretching collection of puzzles. Crosswords, word searches, trivia, logic and numerical games—these teasers are all designed to inspire and stimulate the mind. So turn off the dreaded box and turn to Mind Stretchers—you’ll be entertained, learn new things, wake up your brain and it’s definitely more fun than watching the news.

Reader’s Digest Mind Stretchers Puzzle Book Vol.2: Number Puzzles, Crosswords, Word Searches, Logic Puzzles & Surprise
- Publisher: Reader’s Digest; Act Csm Sp edition (November 7, 2017)
- Spiral-bound: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 162145374X
- ISBN-13: 978-1621453741
- Purchase on Amazon
Crosswords, word searches, trivia, logic and numerical games—these teasers are all designed to inspire and stimulate the mind.
Get a full-brain workout with a new collection EVEN MORE mind stretching puzzles Now in its second volume this beloved series offers more teasers all designed to inspire and stimulate the mind. Switch off the TV, put down the phone and embrace Mind Stretchers—you’ll be entertained, learn new things, wake up your brain and it’s definitely more fun than watching the news.


Great suggestion! I always have a puzzle book with me when I travel. They help pass the time so quickly!
I love puzzle books! These are especially great for roadtrips when we are stuck in the car for long periods of time.
You know what, these are great! Didn’t think about any puzzle books and my oldest love to do them. She takes after my mom because my mom always had one in her hand every time you saw her. She said they kept her brain active, which is true because she was smart as a whistle!
I have always enjoyed puzzle books and also like to give them to those recovering after surgeries.
These are fantastic ideas! I love getting useful gifts that are fun but help with education or expanding your mind. These puzzles would be fantastic, going to grab some!