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Title details for NPR Sunday Puzzles by Will Shortz - Available

NPR Sunday Puzzles

by Will Shortz
Liane Hansen
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Portable, enjoyable hands-free puzzles from longtime NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and special guests.Will Shortz believes that "we're living in the golden age of puzzles now . . . puzzles have never been better." He should know. Shortz has been crossword editor of The New York Times since 1993 and NPR puzzlemaster even longer, challenging Weekend Edition Sunday listeners with on-air puzzles since the program's start in 1987.This collection features Shortz and NPR host Liane Hansen in stimulating conversation, guiding listeners through puzzles filled with creative wordplay. Programs include the one before Shortz's appearance on The Simpsons (with prizes announced by Mr. Burns and Smithers, voiced by Harry Shearer), Hansen's birthday show (her children read the list of prizes), and two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks as a mystery guest who sticks around to help the delighted contestant.

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  • Release date

    September 1, 2009

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781598879018
      • File size: 34431 KB
      • Duration: 01:11:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Will Shortz, crossword editor of the NEW YORK TIMES and puzzle master extraordinaire, and Liane Hansen, the likable news commentator, offer up a sampling of on-air puzzles culled from NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday." The audio program features some very clever listeners, plus participation by special guests, notably Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, and Harry Shearer (in character as Mr. Burns and Smithers from "The Simpsons"). As puzzle facilitators, Shortz and Hansen are radio pros. Both are supportive, fun, and down-to-earth. They read and play puzzles with intelligence and charm, and seem to truly enjoy their partnership. The program seems short, at only one hour, but the puzzles don't get old, even on a second (or third) listening. R.M. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      December 15, 2009
      "Name a well-known person in show business who might be seen at an awards ceremony. Take the first letter of this person's first name plus this person's last name in order from left to right. The letters will spell something this person might say at an awards ceremony." (Answer at the end.) This puzzle and several others are among these retrospective selections from NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday", headlined by puzzlemaster Shortz and NPR cohost Liane Hansen. Recommended for those who enjoy stretching their minds a bit, shouting out at the radio, and just having a good laugh. (Answer: Tom HanksThanks.)J. Sara Paulk, Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Cty. Lib., Fitzgerald, GA

      Copyright 2009 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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