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Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles, Volume 24 (The Los Angeles Times)

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LA Times crossword puzzles are attractive for two reasons: they are more contemporary than most, and they are funny. So many crossword puzzles refer to TV shows, movies, and cultural events that happened 50 years ago. The Times is focused more on recent history. Not to say there's no depth to them -- there certainly is. You'll find plenty about Western history in the puzzles, as well as the occasional obscure word. On top of clues that are focused on the recent past there is the humor inherent in them and their corresponding answers. If you like puns -- or if you even like groaning at puns -- you'll enjoy these puzzles. You've got to approach these from a particular perspective -- one that's not too serious. It is, after all, a crossword puzzle and not brain surgery. But speaking of brain, studies are showing that we older folk (I mean older like 50) can keep our brains active and our memories sharp by doing things like crossword puzzles. These puzzles are recommended for a certain type of person -- the one who likes popular culture, and enjoys a certain kind of humor. If you've started forgetting why you came into a room, you'll like them all the more.

As a former resident of So. Calif. and subscriber to the L. A. Times, I looked forward to the Sunday Times Crosswords. I found the booklets on the Amazon website and have ordered several different volumes. The authors of the puzzles have designed a humorous and educational item. I always look forward to solving the puzzles and catching on to the main theme. Very enjoyable!!!!!