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Coffee Time
Perk Up with Puzzles, Brainteasers, and Trivia
By Patrick Merrell and Helene Hovanec
320 pages
Paperback
ISBN: 1580176836
ISBN13: 9781580176835
$8.95(US)
$11.95(CAN)
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about the book
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.
about Patrick Merrell
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. He lives with his wife and daughter in Mount Vernon, New York.
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about Helene Hovanec
Helene Hovanec is a major player in the puzzle world, having organized the first World Puzzle Championship in 1992. She lives in New York City.
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