Michelle Brubaker is the founder and creative heart behind Puzzle Favorites — a publishing brand dedicated to bringing joy, challenge, and creative expression to puzzle and game lovers everywhere.
What began as a personal passion project has grown into a full line of fun, thoughtfully crafted puzzle books enjoyed by readers across the U.S. and beyond. To date, over 120,000 Puzzle Favorites books have been sold worldwide — a reflection of the connection we’ve built with fellow puzzle lovers who value quality, creativity, and a bit of daily fun.
Whether you’re a lifelong puzzler or just discovering how relaxing and satisfying puzzle-solving can be, our books are made with you in mind.
At Puzzle Favorites, we specialize in publishing:
- Word search books that go beyond the ordinary
- Crossword puzzles that are both clever and accessible
- Brain teasers and trivia books to stretch your mind
- Specialty puzzle books designed for holidays, seniors, and kids
Our titles are designed to be visually appealing, easy to use, and — most importantly — fun to complete. We focus on creating puzzles that offer a feel-good challenge.
Each book is built around a theme designed to entertain and engage — from word searches inspired by favorite movies and TV shows, to seasonal puzzles, picture-based games like spot-the-difference, fun mazes, and even educational quiz books that challenge the brain in a lighthearted way.
We know our audience — because we’re part of it. Puzzle Favorites serves:
- Casual puzzlers looking to unwind
- Parents who want screen-free activities for their kids
- Seniors who love staying sharp and engaged
- Gift-givers searching for something thoughtful and entertaining
- Anyone who finds joy in solving a puzzle from start to finish
More than just books, we aim to create moments of enjoyment — a little escape, a satisfying challenge, and something to look forward to at the end of your day.
We’re passionate about puzzles, creativity, and making people smile. Whether you’re flipping pages at the kitchen table, tucking a word search book into your travel bag, or gifting one to someone you love — we’re honored to be part of your puzzle-solving time.