“A-To-Gen Z Crosswords: 72 Puzzles That Hit Different” by Ada Nicolle
Surpriiiiiiiiise! Eagle-eyed crossword puzzlers may have already read the news in the recent Daily Crossword Links Updates post, but I’m making it official: I have a puzzle book coming out on May 7th!
“A-To-Gen Z Crosswords” is a collection of themeless puzzles I wrote between 2020 and early 2023. Forty-two of the puzzles were originally published on my Patreon, and thirty were written exclusively for the book. These are seventy-two of my favourite puzzles I have ever made, and they’re packed to the brim with pop culture, queer culture, wordplay, and love. I don’t really ever have the time to look back and “cherish” my work, since I’m always onto the next thing when I’m done, but I held this book in my hands for the first time yesterday and… I’m really proud of it. I’m excited for you to solve it when it comes out.
There are so many people I want to thank for making this book possible:
- Brooke Husic, for initially telling me to pitch this book idea to Puzzlewright Press. I initially was planning on self-publishing something for a Patreon perk, but Brooke’s advice really made this something bigger than I could have ever imagined.
- Francis Heaney, for being an incredible editor and guide throughout the entire publishing process. So many clues in this book were elevated by them in ways that leave me in awe.
- Paolo Pasco, for test-solving so many of the puzzles that would end up in this book. I’m so grateful to know you as a friend and a colleague, and this book wouldn’t have been possible without you.
- My girlfriend Thea Kendal, for being with me every step of the way through this process. I love you so so so much babe. <3
- All of you. (You know who you are. Thank you.)
My book is available for preorder wherever books are sold, including: Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Bookshop, and Thriftbooks! I’m excluding Amazon here because of their inclusion on the BDS list, but if any of these options don’t work for you, contact your local bookstore and ask them to preorder it!
If you’re planning on getting my book, leave a comment below. In the meantime, check out my Patreon for regular themeless puzzles. (While I’m at it: Puzzles for Palestine is about to crack $5000 in donations, so get some puzzles that I helped edit and support a good cause.)
Enjoy the puzzles!
– Ada
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