In 2008, Natan Last became the youngest person to publish a crossword puzzle in The New York Times Magazine. Since then, he’s published over 200 crosswords in outlets like The New York Times, The New Yorker, the Cleveland Review of Books, and many more. Last’s new book is an entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of crossword puzzles, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our culture. He explores the debates about the future of the crossword and investigates those who are determining its next phase, ultimately asking if the crossword can help us reshape the world. Be part of the conversation—join us and the author on Microsoft Teams: https://queenslib.org/4r5m