Crossword Obsession The History And Lore of the World's Most Popular Pastime Book

If you're really, really, really into crossword puzzles (especially the NYT) like me, this book is full of interesting (and occasionally juicy) bits about different editors, trends, and crossword constructions. This book taught be enough about crossword construction that I've attempted a few on my own and found them to be very challenging and fun. The downside--and it's a rather big one--is that this book is strangely organized. Each chapter is basically a string of quotes from different crossword constructors about various editors and topics. I would have much preferred the author synthesize the information or publish each interview separately but in their entirety. It makes for a very choppy read.