Warning! Most people will find the theme entries in this month's crossword pretty sweet—they may make you hungry! If you are of a mind to make something tasty and toothsome, you're bound to find inspiration in our collection of cooking magazines (many of which are available online), or possibly NYT Cooking, which is part of New York Times | All Access. We hope your enjoy this month's puzzle!
May 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
It’s May, the shortest month of the year! Yes, we know that some people think February is the shortest month, but that’s not just so. Look:
May 2024 Book of the Month
Chosen as a best book of the year by The New York Times, Time Magazine and NPR, Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson is our pick for May's Book of the Month.
May 2024 Puzzle: Some of Stephen King’s favorite novels
This is the last installment of our three-part series of crosswords featuring Stephen King. The March crossword, Literary Feast III, had STEPHENKINGCRAB as the central 15, and last month’s crossword celebrated the 50th anniversary of Stephen King’s “Carrie.” As you might guess, we are pretty big fans of Mr. King’s works! But what books is Stephen King a fan of? He actually provided a list of ten of his favorites for Goodreads back in 2017, and that is the theme of this month’s puzzle. Enjoy!
April 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
We can't think of anything to write for this month's sudoku so we'll just share a dumb joke: You: Did you hear NASA is sending a manned spaceship to the sun?
April 2024 Book of the Month
Still Life by bestselling author Sarah Winman weaves a poignant tale of people united by love, war, and art, while immersing readers in the backdrop of Italy during World War II. Called poetry by The New York Times, this is our pick for April's Book of the Month.
April 2024 Puzzle: 50th Anniversary of Stephen King’s “Carrie”
Carrie, Stephen King's first novel, was first published on April 5, 1974. It launched Stephen King's career as an author, with his novels consistently becoming best sellers. As the headline of a piece by Margaret Atwood in the New York Times puts it, "Stephen King's First Book Is 50 Years Old, and Still Horrifyingly Relevant." We hope you enjoy this Carrie-themed puzzle!
March 2024 Mid-Month Sudoku
Today’s puzzle drops on March 15th, known in ancient Rome as the ides of March and the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated by members of the Roman Senate. In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, a soothsayer warns the titular character, “Beware the ides of March.” It turns out that “Beware the ides of March” is an anagram of “Caesar: few bothered him.” Here are some more examples of where a word or phrase doesn’t quite jive with its anagram:
March 2024 Book of the Month
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley, is our pick for the March Book of the Month. This compelling debut seamlessly blends mystery, cultural richness, and an unforgettable main character. Pick up your copy today while supplies last!
March 2024 Puzzle: Literary Feast III
Just like the Literary Feast and Literary Feast Redux crosswords we put out in 2021 and 2022, this month’s puzzle features the names of famous authors! If you would like get an email or text whenever the library orders new titles by your favorite authors, be sure to subscribe to Author Alerts. It’s a fast, free, and fantastic way to get yourself on hold for hugely popular books early on!