Looking for actual books with writing that you read that happen to contain puzzles or other interactive elements Not looking for an actual puzzle book with crossword/sudoku/etc Also For an adult reader by Tomato4377 Related: Silent Hill Civilian protag supports vigilante love interest? Suggest me a book that uses the ‘we used to be friends but not anymore’ trope… Egyptian Style! books with LGBT characters that feel natural?
rebeccarightnow on June 13, 2025 2:26 am A recent release I’ve heard about is A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais.
investinlove on June 13, 2025 2:26 am Lawrence Durrell’s Alexandria Quartet. Start with Justine, and when you get to Balthazar you’ll see what I mean.
nzfriend33 on June 13, 2025 2:29 am I’m not entirely sure if it’s what you’re looking for, but Code Name Verity came to mind. (It’s technically YA I think but only just.)
heymrscarl on June 13, 2025 2:38 am **Cain’s Jawbone**- the pages are out of order, and you have to reorder everything to solve the murder mystery.
Mentalfloss1 on June 13, 2025 2:48 am Dan Brown’s books often have some fairly deep puzzles. *The Da Vinci Code* is a good one to start with.
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A recent release I’ve heard about is A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais.
Lawrence Durrell’s Alexandria Quartet. Start with Justine, and when you get to Balthazar you’ll see what I mean.
I’m not entirely sure if it’s what you’re looking for, but Code Name Verity came to mind. (It’s technically YA I think but only just.)
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers
**Cain’s Jawbone**- the pages are out of order, and you have to reorder everything to solve the murder mystery.
Ellery Queen mysteries? Or maybe The Gold Bug by Poe?
Dan Brown’s books often have some fairly deep puzzles. *The Da Vinci Code* is a good one to start with.
My Name Is Red by Pamuk
House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski