Additional information
| Puzzles | 100 |
|---|---|
| Print size | Large print |
| Page size | 8.5 × 11 in |
| In the set | Volume 1 of 3 |
Volume One · Large print · 100 puzzles
NostalgicWord Search
One hundred large-print word searches built from simpler times: Saturday morning cartoons, old-fashioned candy, childhood toys, summer vacations, Grandma’s kitchen, drive-in movies and the soda fountain.
Puzzles
100
Print size
Large print
Page size
8.5 × 11 in
In the set
Volume 1 of 3
Back in stock
Ships in 48 hours
$17.99
$19.99
Save 10%
Secure checkout
30-day money back
No price on the book
Dispatch
Packed and posted within 48 hours on working days.
USA
Standard Shipping 6-12 Day — free · Tracked Shipping 6-10 Day — $5.99
Returns
30 days for a full refund, even if a few puzzles are filled in.
Damaged
Arrived damaged or misprinted? We replace it for free.
01About this book
One hundred puzzles made of childhood memories.
One hundred large-print word searches built from simpler times: Saturday morning cartoons, old-fashioned candy, childhood toys, summer vacations, Grandma’s kitchen, drive-in movies and the soda fountain.
Volume 1 stays close to childhood. Saturday morning cartoons, old-fashioned candy and the soda fountain, the toy store and the toys that came out of it, summer vacations and the family road trip, Grandma’s kitchen and the old neighborhood, drive-in movies, vintage music and schooldays. One hundred puzzles, all on that ground.
The word list is set as large as the grid, so neither half of the page works against you. Each puzzle keeps to one theme, which means the book can be opened at whichever memory you feel like and put down without losing your place.
This is the first of three volumes. All three are also sold as one set, but this is the childhood end of the series and stands on its own.
What is included
One hundred large-print word search puzzles, each a themed grid with the word list printed alongside.
02What readers say
4.8
★★★★★
149 reviews
★★★★☆
Solid word search book. Themes feel American-nostalgia in a good way. Happy customer overall. Doing these before bed helps me wind down. Themes feel American-nostalgia in a good way.
Wilma T.
★★★★★
Keeps me off my phone in the evenings. Themes feel American-nostalgia in a good way. No weird typos jumping out so far. Thank you for making a quality puzzle book.
Kathy Z.
★★★★★
Love this book. Better than the thin drugstore puzzle books. No app needed, which is the whole point for me. Recommend to friends.
Nicole Y.
01
The real reason this book exists
You don't buy a word search book. You buy the 30 minutes where it's quiet and your mind goes somewhere better.
Here's the problem with most puzzle books: they're random. A grid of words that mean nothing to you. You fill the boxes and forget them by lunch.
This one is different. Every puzzle is built from a memory — not a word list pulled out of a hat, but a whole slice of a childhood. And you already know the ones.
03
Contents
7 themes
100 large-print puzzles. One memory each.
- 01 Saturday morning cartoons
- 02 Old-fashioned candy
- 03 Childhood toys
- 04 Summer vacations
- 05 Grandma's kitchen
- 06 Drive-in movies
- 07 The soda fountain
See the words
Ten nostalgic words are hiding in this grid.
A themed example, built from this book's own word lists. Watch the ten words find themselves — forwards, backwards and diagonally, exactly as they run on the real pages.
- Jukebox
- Polaroid
- Vinyl
- Milkman
- Hula hoop
- Pinball
- Cassette
- TV dinner
- Drive-in
- Roller rink
The book holds 100 puzzles like this.
Every page is a full-size grid like this one, in large print that is easy on the eyes, with a themed word list and the solution at the back.
01
Who it's for
This is the book for the person who—
Grew up with things worth remembering
Drive-in movies, Saturday cartoons, the toy store — and wants a puzzle book that stays there, not a grid of random words.
Wants a quiet hobby
Something that feels like a trip, not a task. Open it at any page, close it anywhere, pick it up again tomorrow.
Is shopping for someone they love
A parent, a grandparent, a friend — and wants a gift that actually means something. No price printed inside.
If that's you — or that's them — this is the book.
01
How it reads
8.5 × 11 in
Made for easy, unhurried reading.
The word list is set as big as the grid, so both halves of the page are comfortable to read.
-
01
Large enough to share
Do it alone, or do it together — the print stays comfortable for everyone at the table.
-
02
One memory per page
Every puzzle stays on a single theme, so you can open it to any page and pick up right where you left off.
-
03
Stands on its own
Volume One is the childhood end of the series — complete and satisfying as a single book.
05Pairs well with
More from this shelf.
The rest of the Nostalgic series, and the one that pairs best with it.
06
As a gift
A book you can hand over as-is.
No tag, no receipt to hide. The price is not printed on the book, and you can enter the recipient's address at checkout so it goes straight to them.
No price inside
The price is not printed on the book, so it can be handed over as it is.
Sent straight to them
Enter the recipient’s address at checkout and it goes direct, with no stop at your house first.
07
Complete set
Save 25%
Nostalgic Word Search Bundle — Vol. 1-3
All three volumes together, at less than buying them one at a time.
$44.95
$59.95
You save $15.00
More in Word Search
Full catalogue →
Autumn Word Search
$17.99
Blooming Garden Word Search
$17.99
Calming Mindfulness Word Search
$17.99
Fall Word Search
$17.99
Hope Bible Word Search
$17.99
Jumbo Word Search
$17.99
Mega Word Search
$17.99
Nostalgic Word Search Bundle — Vol. 1-3
$44.95
Nostalgic Word Search Vol. 2
$17.99
Nostalgic Word Search Vol. 3
$17.99
Relaxing Summer Word Search
$17.99
Spooky Halloween Word Search Vol. 1
$17.99
Spooky Halloween Word Search Vol. 2
$17.99
Spooky Halloween Word Search Vol. 3
$17.99
Summer Vacation Word Search
$17.99
Word Search Bundle — 5 Books
$67.46
01
Questions
Before you ask.
Is the print actually large?
Yes — and not just the grid. The word list is set as big as the puzzle itself, which is the half most large-print books leave small.
What's the difference between the three volumes?
Volume One is childhood. The rest of the set takes the story forward — the middle years, and beyond. Each stands on its own; together they're the whole journey, and the set is cheaper than buying them separately.
Can I send it as a gift?
That's what it's made for. There's no price printed inside, and you can enter their address at checkout so it ships direct to them.
What if I don't love it?
Send it back within 30 days for a full refund. Just let us know and we'll take care of it.
Dispatch
Ships within 48 hours of your order.
Returns
Send it back within 30 days for a full refund.
Guarantee
30-day money back, no explanation required.
Volume One · Large print · 100 puzzles
Step back into a simpler time — one puzzle at a time.
One hundred large-print word searches, all built from childhood. Ships within 48 hours, 30-day money back.
149 reviews for Nostalgic Word Search Vol. 1
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Felicia J. –
Perfect rainy-day activity. I appreciate sensible word lengths for adult solvers. Five stars from me. Using a mechanical pencil.
Larry Q. –
Highly recommend for adults who like nostalgia themes. Our book club swap table emptied this title first. Themes feel American-nostalgia in a good way. Thank you for making a quality puzzle book.
Jenny B. –
Nostalgic themes are spot on. Great for seniors who want something gentle but engaging. My husband steals it off the side table constantly. Thank you for making a quality puzzle book.
Mattie E. –
Solid word search book. Good mix of shorter and longer words. I finish one or two puzzles with morning coffee. Good value.
Kristen H. –
Keeps me off my phone in the evenings. Better than the thin drugstore puzzle books. Difficulty feels fair — not babyish, not impossible. Just lovely. I am picky about puzzle books and this passed.
Lindsay F. –
Such a fun word search. Good mix of shorter and longer words. Definite repurchase if it wears out. Arrived quickly and in good shape.
Joanne H. –
It is okay. Better than the thin drugstore puzzle books. Not bad, just not my favorite format. Better than I thought it would be for the price.
Jennifer Z. –
Great purchase. No weird typos jumping out so far. I finish one or two puzzles with morning coffee. Recommend to friends. No complaints about shipping packaging either.
Renee U. –
Enjoying it a lot, with a few small nits. Pages do not feel cheap or see-through. A few words felt obscure, but not a dealbreaker. Better than I thought it would be for the price.
Nina T. –
Bought this for myself and I am hooked. I finish one or two puzzles with morning coffee. I like that the word lists fit the themes cleanly. A keeper on the coffee table. Doing these before bed helps me wind down.