Random House Back to the Beach Crosswords (Vacation) (Paperback)

by Stanley Newman (Author)

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Product Description
Crossword lovers will revel in these easy, relaxing, and conveniently portable puzzles. These 100 daily-size crosswords come in an economical package perfect for anyone on the run to an exotic adventure, or just kicking back on a white sandy shore. Ideal whether on the move or just looking to take a breather from an active day, these crosswords are sure to please any solvers' wits.

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Crossword lovers will revel in these easy, relaxing, and conveniently portable puzzles. These 100 daily-size crosswords come in an economical package perfect for anyone on the run to an exotic adventure, or just kicking back on a white sandy shore. Ideal whether on the move or just looking to take a breather from an active day, these crosswords are sure to please any solvers' wits.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (June 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812934768
• ISBN-13: 978-0812934762
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,399,805 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect beach companion!, May 28, 2008

By	Frank N. Beans (New England) - See all my reviews

"Back to the Beach" crosswords offers 100 "light" puzzles with solutions in the back.

On the back cover is a "puzzle meter" which rates this book half-way between easy and medium, in terms of difficulty, and half-way between middle of the road and contemporary, in terms of style.

Unlike the NY Times crossword book I have, these puzzles have titles (such as "What's Cooking?" and "Cartoon Couples") and the titles are tied into the puzzle clues (as is usually the case).

There is a good mix between very easy clues (such as a 4-letter word for "Spider's Snares") and more difficult ones. Peppered amongst these, are some contemporary/pop-culture clues (such as "Scott _ _ _ _ of Charles in Charge").

In comparison to the NY Times "light" crosswords, I'd say these are easier and would be a good starting point for a beginner.

The book is a good size and will easily fit into beach bags and purses. The cover is somewhat light and bends very easily..but that doesn't bother me. Price is $6.95.