About this book

The Black Culture Fill-In Puzzles by Imani Oliver is a large print fill-in puzzle book celebrating Black culture across 100 themed puzzles and 2,000 words: Soulful Legends, the Harlem Renaissance, soul food, fashion, film, dance, language and traditions. A fill-in is a crossword without clues: you get a list of words sorted by letter count and an empty interlocking grid, and you work out where each one fits. Every page opens with a fact, like Sam Cooke founding his own record label in 1961, so you learn while you solve. Printed in large type on 8.5 × 11 inch pages with the solutions in the back, it is the harder sister of the Black Culture Word Search, rated 5.0 out of 5 by its first 39 reviewers. $14.99 at imanioliver.com, and for Early Black Friday: buy 4 books, get 2 free, with free shipping on 3 or more and a 60-day free replacement promise.

Last updated: October 2026

What's inside
  • 100 themed fill-in puzzles, one theme and one interlocking grid per page
  • 2,000 words and names from music, food, film, fashion, faith, dance, language and everyday Black life, sorted by letter count on every page
  • 100 facts, one at the top of every puzzle, written to be remembered
  • A few starter letters already in every grid, so you always have a way in
  • Complete solutions at the back
  • Illustrated borders on every page (interior pages are black and white; the cover is full-colour gloss)
Who it's for

Anyone who grew up on Soul Train, Sunday dinner and a house full of music, and who loves a crossword. Word search fans who are ready for a harder page. Parents and grandparents who prefer paper to screens, and anyone with tired eyes, thanks to the large print. Ages 13 and up. The puzzles are a step up from word search, but there are no clues to decode: letter count and crossing letters do the work.

Product details
Format
Paperback, glossy cover
Size
8.5 × 11 in (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
Pages
132
Print size
Large print
ISBN-13
979-8-9937323-9-8
Published
2026
Weight
0.33 kg
Publisher
Imani Oliver™, USA
Large print · PaperbackEarly Black Friday

Black Culture Fill-In Puzzles

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$14.99
  • 100 themed puzzles
  • A fact on every page
  • Large print
  • Crossword-style grids, no clues
  • Solutions in the back
  • Gift-ready, any occasion
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“Thanks for giving this senior lady something to learn and do.”

Cathey M. · Verified buyer

“I’m only on my seventh puzzle, but I am thoroughly enjoying them and cannot put the book down.”

Gina E. · Verified buyer

“My daughter says it’s very relaxing to do a fill-in in the evenings before bed.”

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“These are the best puzzle books I’ve ever had. Very high quality and you get to learn about Black history.”

Celeste · Verified buyer

“I purchased the fill-in puzzles and the word search bundle for my daughter. Whenever she gets in her comfort space, she pulls out one of her books.”

Lacey F. · Verified buyer

“Love them all. I have all your books now. Thanks for giving this senior lady something to learn and do.”

Cathey M. · Verified buyer
Early Black Friday · The harder sister of the Black Culture Word Search

One for yourself. One for someone you love. Two of them free.

Three things customers mention over and over in the first 39 reviews of this book. This Black Friday, every 4 books you buy come with 2 more free.

Four Imani Oliver puzzle books fanned out, photographed by customer Laureen
Photo: Laureen, verified buyer
Representation

The culture you grew up in, one grid at a time

Soulful Legends, Harlem Renaissance, Soul Food, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Fashion, Film and 93 more themes. 2,000 words from Black culture, each one placed by its length and its crossing letters, with a few starter letters on every page to get you going.

“They are great conversation pieces and so very much informative! Thank you, Ms Imani, for sharing your ingenuity and creativity with the world!”LaMia B. · Verified buyer
Inside the Black Culture Fill-In Puzzles book: a large print fill-in puzzle page with the fact at the top
Actual puzzle spread
Learn the fun way

A fact you'll actually remember, 100 times over

Every puzzle opens with one short, surprising fact about a name or a word in the grid. Customers tell me they end up googling the ones they don't know and reading for an hour. That's the point.

1. Soulful Legends

Sam Cooke founded his own record label, SAR Records, in 1961, becoming one of the first Black artists to own his music publishing rights.

Sam CookeAretha FranklinJames BrownMarvin GayeStevie WonderGladys KnightOtis ReddingAl Green+12 more
Martha's two Imani Oliver puzzle books on a table
Photo: Martha L., verified buyer
Large print, for real

Made for eyes that have earned a rest

Big, bold letters on 8.5 × 11 inch pages. No squinting, no magnifier, no pinching a phone screen. The book lies open flat on a table or a lap, and the solutions in the back are large print too.

“I love that everything is large print. This is my second purchase: first 3 word searches, this time 3 fill-ins.”Verified buyer · Judge.me review
Step inside

Every page, before you buy it

No surprises when the box arrives. Here is exactly what a puzzle page and a solutions page look like, at the real layout.

Black Culture Fill-In Puzzles puzzle page, large print with a fact at the topBlack Culture Fill-In Puzzles solutions pages at the back of the bookBlack Culture Fill-In Puzzles book front and back coverShown at real layout · illustrated borders on every page

Puzzle 1 of 100. The word list is sorted by letter count, a few letters are already in the grid to start you off, and every puzzle tells you which page its solution is on.

  • 100 themed puzzlesOne theme per page: Soulful Legends, Harlem Renaissance, Soul Food, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Fashion and 94 more.
  • 2,000 words to placeTwenty per puzzle, sorted by letter count. All real, all researched. No filler words.
  • 100 factsA short, memorable fact opens every puzzle. Learn history the fun way.
  • Starter lettersA few letters are already in the grid on every puzzle, so you always have a way in. No clues to decode.
  • Solutions includedAll 100 answers in the back, in the same large print.
  • 132 pages · 8.5 × 11 inGlossy full-colour cover, black-and-white illustrated interior, lies flat.
Inside every book

See what you get

100 Facts You Will Remember
100 Facts You Will Remember

Every page teaches something new. History that sticks because you discovered it yourself.

It’s nice learning some things I didn’t know while being entertained. I actually Google some things to get more information. Celeste H. · Verified buyer
100 Themed Puzzles
100 Themed Puzzles

From Soul, Jazz & Blues to Harlem Renaissance — every puzzle is a new chapter of culture to explore.

Love the challenge, and we cannot wait to use these with our older students. Gateway · Verified buyer
Large Print. No Squinting.
Large Print. No Squinting.

Thick pages and big, bold letters, designed for comfort. Hours of screen-free enjoyment without eye strain.

I love that everything is large print. Verified buyer · Judge.me review
Solutions Included
Solutions Included

Every answer is in the back. No guessing, no searching online. Just flip and check.

Books are so pretty that I half way hate to complete the puzzles. 10/10 Tabitha · Verified buyer
Why paperback

Made for real pages, not screens

Real pages, real satisfaction

Feel the weight of the book in your hands. No charger needed, no notifications, just you and the puzzle.

Large print

Every letter is easy to read. No squinting, no pinching to zoom. Designed for comfort, especially for adults and seniors.

Gift-ready the moment it arrives

Beautiful cover, premium pages, no wrapping needed. Buy 4 this Black Friday and 2 more come free, so there is one for every name on your list.

Your quiet escape

Put the phone down. Pour some tea. This is your screen-free hour to relax, learn, and recharge.

What you will explore

100 themes across everything that makes Black culture

♪Soul, Jazz & BluesSoulful Legends, Jazz Legends, Blues Roots: Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Duke Ellington, B.B. King
HrHarlem RenaissanceThe writers, painters and musicians of the 1920s: Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Josephine Baker
☕Soul Food & KitchenSoul Food Staples, Sunday Dinner: collard greens, cornbread, gumbo, black-eyed peas, sweet potato pie
HhHip-Hop & R&BHip-Hop Icons, R&B Voices: Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC, Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill
CrCivil Rights & Black PowerFreedom Fighters, Black Power Movement: Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Angela Davis
GoGospel & ChurchGospel Voices: Mahalia Jackson, Kirk Franklin, the choirs, hymns and traditions of the Black church
AfAfrican Heritage & DiasporaAfrican Heritage, Afro-Cuban Beats, Reggae Rhythms: kente, Kwanzaa, Celia Cruz, Bob Marley
FaFashion & StyleHistorical Fashion Trends: zoot suits, church hats, dashikis, the looks that defined each decade
FmFamily & TraditionsFamily Traditions: reunions, cookouts, Juneteenth, card tables, the barbershop and the beauty salon
TvFilm, TV & ComedyScreen Legends: Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson, Richard Pryor, Spike Lee and the shows every family watched
Sam CookeAretha FranklinJames BrownMarvin GayeStevie WonderGladys KnightOtis ReddingAl GreenSoul TrainTina TurnerRay CharlesBarry WhiteIsaac HayesTemptationsFour Tops+1,985 more
Four Imani Oliver puzzle books fanned out, photo from customer Laureen
“I am now the envy of many of my family members because I have them first.” · Laureen, St. Louis
Five Imani Oliver puzzle books, photo from customer Jacqui in New Jersey
“I purchased all 4 and received a fifth book for free.” · Jacqui, Mount Laurel, NJ
Black Friday gifting

Buy 4, get 2 free. That is six gifts for the price of four.

“Just what I needed for my September birthdays. I have a new order coming soon for Christmas!” That is Selander, one of the first buyers of this book, and she is not alone: gifts are the most-mentioned reason to buy across the collection. This Black Friday the set does the math for you.

Mom283
A friend176
Sister118
Daughter96
Grandkids77
Husband / wife62

Mentions in verified reviews across the collection, October 2026.

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A note from Imani

I made the puzzle book I couldn't find for my own family

My grandfather lived through the Civil Rights Movement and talked about the Harlem Renaissance the way other grandparents talk about the weather. When I went looking for a puzzle book that felt like his stories, all I found were generic books with small print and words like “banana.”

So I made this one. Every word in it comes from our culture: the music, the food, the church, the block. Every fact was researched by me. The grids are a step harder than my word searches, because customers asked for a challenge, and the print is still big because the people I made it for have earned the right not to squint.

If your book ever arrives damaged, or you find a mistake I missed, write to me and I will send a replacement free within 60 days. That is not a policy, it is a promise from one person to another.

Imani

Founder, Imani Oliver™ · Learn History the Fun Way®
Why $14.99 and not $5.99

What a dollar-store fill-in leaves out

Customers who arrive skeptical about the price are the ones who come back for the full set. This Black Friday, 6 books cost $59.96: under $10 a book.

FeatureBlack Culture Fill-In PuzzlesTypical puzzle book
Print sizeLarge print on 8.5 × 11 in pagesUsually small
Words you place2,000 words from Black cultureRandom dictionary words
Something to learn100 facts, one per puzzleNone
Themes100, one per page, from Black history and cultureRandom, or none
Cover & pagesGlossy art cover, illustrated borders, gift-readyStock cover, plain pages
If something is wrong60-day free replacement, live chatNo returns
Who made itBlack-owned, researched by handMass publisher
Cost per puzzle10¢ in the Black Friday setAbout 10¢, no facts
Your moments, my heart

Real customers. Real kitchen tables.

Customers across the collection have added photos to their reviews. Every one of them reminds me why I make these books.

Laureen's four Imani Oliver puzzle books
Laureen · St. Louis“I am now the envy of many of my family members.”
Kathryn's collection of Imani Oliver puzzle books
Kathryn“Requested the collection for Christmas. So happy.”
Lyn's four Imani Oliver puzzle books
Lyn L. · Atlanta“I’m learning things in our culture that I didn’t even know.”
Laura's set of four Imani Oliver puzzle books
Laura W. · Muskegon, MI“The quality is beyond what I anticipated.”
Jacqui's five Imani Oliver puzzle books
Jacqui C. · Mount Laurel, NJ“I purchased all 4 and received a fifth book for free.”
Carla's set of four Imani Oliver puzzle books
Carla L. · Katy, TX“I purchased all 4 and love all of them!”
Martha's two Imani Oliver puzzle books
Martha L. · West Palm Beach“It keeps my mind sharp and in focus.”
Lucy's Imani Oliver puzzle books
Lucy J. B. · age 79“I am learning so much history.”

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Customer reviews

39 reviews. 39 of them five stars.

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Celeste VerifiedUnited States · 2026

The best puzzle books I’ve ever had

These are the best puzzle books I’ve ever had. Very high quality and you get to learn about Black history. I actually Google some things to get more information.

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Cathey M. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Something to learn and do

Love them all. I have all your books now. Waiting on the next wonderful ones. Thanks for giving this senior lady something to learn and do.

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Lacey F. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Her comfort space

I purchased the fill-in puzzles and the word search bundle for my daughter. She loves them. Whenever she gets in her comfort space, she pulls out one of her books. They are a great tribute to Black culture and keeping it vibrantly alive.

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Gina E. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Cannot put the book down

I’m only on my seventh puzzle, but I am thoroughly enjoying them and cannot put the book down. Look forward to my next book.

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Verified buyer VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Second purchase, this time the fill-ins

I love the fill-in puzzles! This is my second purchase. My first purchase was 3 of the word searches, this time I purchased 3 of the fill-in puzzles. I’m thoroughly enjoying all of them and learning at the same time! I love that everything is large print.

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LaMia B. VerifiedUnited States · 2026

Great conversation pieces

I thoroughly enjoy the new fill-in puzzle books! They are great conversation pieces and so very much informative! Thank you, Ms Imani, for sharing your ingenuity and creativity with the world!

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Gateway VerifiedUnited States · 2026

For our older students

These are awesome! Love the challenge, and we cannot wait to use these with our older students.

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Sheykelor H. Verified5 stars · With a question

Do you have crosswords?

Love the books, but do you have crosswords?

  • These are the best puzzle books I've ever had. Very high quality and you get to learn.
  • The quality of the craftsmanship is excellent. Books are so pretty.
  • They are great conversation pieces and so very much informative!
History (positive)Quality (positive)Information (positive)Puzzles (positive)Books (positive)
  • 5 stars: 39 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Selander Owens (United States)

Thanks, everything was excellent. Just what I needed for my September Birthdays. I have a new order coming soon for Christmas! I would also like the silver wrapping paper on the advertisement. Thanks Selander O.

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Anonymous (United States)

I love the fill-In puzzles! This is my second purchase. My first purchase was 3 of the word searches, this time I purchased 3 of the fill-Ins puzzles. I'm thoroughly enjoying all of them and learning at the same time! I love that every thing is large print.

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Cathey McClendon (United States)

Love them all. I have all your books now. Waiting on the next wonderful ones. Thanks for giving this senior lady something to learn and do.

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Beckie Rhoades (United States)

Absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait for future editions!

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Anonymous (United States)

All puzzles are great

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Anonymous (United States)

Very nice!! Its a gift, and I know she will love it!

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Titorian

I love this

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Gateway (United States)

These are awesome! Love the challenge, and we cannot wait to use these with our older students.

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LORI BRITTON BRITTON

excellent purchase

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Alicia Brown (United States)

Culture learning is very important now, because our children are not getting the same opportunities they need to learn about Black Culture.

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Carol Newberry (United States)

Love it

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Tabitha

I love them. They are larger than expected. The quality of the craftsmanship is 👌🏽. Books are so pretty that I half way hate to complete the puzzles. 10/10

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Irene Kelsey (United States)

One of my favorites

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Anonymous (United States)

I have ordered before and I just placed another order. I am loving them

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LaTonya (United States)

AWESOME puzzle book‼️

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Sheykelor Hewttle (United States)

Love the books, but do you have crosswords?

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Anonymous (United States)

Bought puzzle books for my Daughter. She is loving the books and the history the books provide. She says it's very relaxing to do a Fill-In in the evenings before bed.

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Irene

Love these’s books i have all 10 ot them 5 word search and all five of the fill-ins and have went half way through one of the new books.

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Lacey Favors (United States)

I purchased the fill-in puzzles and the word search bundle for my daughter. She loves them. Whenever she gets in her comfort space, she pulls out one of her books. They are a great tribute to black culture and keeping it vibrantly alive.

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Anonymous (United States)

I am loving the looks of the books and the facts listed. I want to work the puzzles but I am thinking that the books should not be written in. I feel like I need to make copies and then work the puzzles. LOL I will say I am so proud of my buying them for myself; doing something for ME. Thanks for your creation!! Now we need coloring books with some Black Famous People.

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Celeste Heard (United States)

I absolutely love these puzzle books. It's nice learning some things I didn't know while being entertained. I actually Google some things to get more information.

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Gina G Erwin (United States)

I’m only on my seventh puzzle, but I am thoroughly enjoying them and cannot put the book down. Look forward to my next book.

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Celeste

These are the best puzzle books I've ever had. Very high quality and you get to learn about Black history.

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STACY DAVIS (United States)

I love love love.... great info on black history

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LaMia Byrd (United States)

I thoroughly enjoy the new fill-in puzzle books! They are great conversation pieces and so very much informative! Thank you, Ms Imani, for sharing your ingenuity and creativity with the world! God bless you!

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Vivian

Love it

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MIMI LEE (United States)

I LOVE MY BLACK CULTUES FILL-IN PUZZLES. THE BOOKS ARE SO BEAUTIFULLY MADE.

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Tawanna Turner (United States)

I loved them just as much as the word search books. Love the look of them and learning from them. Keeps my mind sharp. Thank you for these

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Brenda Bell (United States)

Great

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donna ridges (United States)

Wonderfully wonderful

Questions people ask before buying

Got questions? I've got answers.

How does the Early Black Friday offer work?

Buy 4 books and get 2 more free. Buy 5, get 3 free. Buy 6, get 4 free. Mix any titles, word search or Fill-In. Tap the deal you want, the free books and the discount code are added for you in the cart, so there is nothing to type at checkout. Shipping is free on 3 or more books. The offer ends Monday, December 1.

Is the Black Culture Fill-In Puzzles book really large print?

Yes. The grids and the word lists are printed in large type on 8.5 × 11 inch pages, the same large print customers praise in my word search books. Reviewers call it “easy on the eyes” and “excellent for my mature eyes.” Scroll up to the sample pages to see the layout.

What exactly is inside the book?

100 themed fill-in puzzles, 2,000 words from Black culture to place, a fact at the top of every puzzle, a few starter letters in every grid, and complete solutions at the back. 132 pages, glossy cover, black-and-white illustrated interior.

How hard are the puzzles? Is it good for seniors?

A step up from a word search, on purpose. There are no clues to decode: you get the word list sorted by letter count, a few starter letters, and an empty interlocking grid, and you work out where each word fits. Regular crossword and fill-in solvers call it relaxing, and a few even wish it were harder; customers new to fill-ins call it “a rewarding challenge.” It works for ages 13 and up and is popular with parents in their 70s and 80s. If you want the gentler version, the Black Culture Word Search covers the same world in a classic word search grid.

Is this a good gift for my mom, grandmother or a friend?

It is the reason most people buy it. Mom is the most-mentioned recipient in reviews across the collection, followed by friends, sisters and daughters, and this is the one for the crossword lover who grew up on soul music. The glossy cover means it needs no wrapping, and with the Early Black Friday offer (buy 4, get 2 free) most gift buyers keep one for themselves.

Are the inside pages in colour?

The cover is full-colour gloss. The interior is black and white with illustrated borders on every page, which keeps the letters crisp and the price at $14.99. A few customers colour the borders in themselves.

Are all five fill-in books different?

Yes. Each book has its own 100 puzzles and its own 2,000 words. Black Women features only Black women and their achievements. Black Men features Black men. Black Culture covers food, music and traditions. Black History covers milestones and movements. African American takes the broadest view. No puzzle is repeated across books, and none of them repeats a word search book either.

How long does shipping take?

Orders ship from the U.S. and most arrive within 5 to 11 business days. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships. Shipping is free on 3 or more books. Ordering for a birthday or Christmas? Order at least 10 days ahead to be safe.

What if my book arrives damaged or has a printing error?

I replace it free within 60 days, no return needed. Send a photo and your order number to info@imanioliver.com or through live chat and a new copy ships out. This covers books that are lost in transit, damaged, misprinted or the wrong title. Because each book is printed to order, all sales are final, but a replacement is always yours.

What is a fill-in puzzle, and how is it different from a word search?

A fill-in is a crossword without clues. Each puzzle gives you a themed list of words sorted by letter count and an empty interlocking grid with a few letters already filled in. You work out where each word fits using its length and the letters it shares with its neighbours. Every puzzle has one unique solution, and all of them are in the back of the book.

Is Imani Oliver a Black-owned business?

Yes. Imani Oliver™ is a Black-owned independent publisher. I research, design and publish every book myself, answer customer emails personally, and reply to reviews. When you buy from imanioliver.com you are supporting a small business, not a marketplace.

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If it is not everything you expected, I replace it. Free. Within 60 days.

Damaged corner, wrinkled pages, a misprint I missed, or the wrong title in the box: send me a photo and a new book ships at my cost. You keep the original.

  • 60-day free replacementNo return shipping, no forms. A photo is enough.
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100 puzzles. 2,000 words. 100 facts. Large print. A glossy cover that needs no wrapping, and this Black Friday: buy 4 books, get 2 free.

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