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Titles in This Set
Pointless Facts for Curious Minds
House of Games: Question Smash
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Hardback & Paperback)
ISBN: 9789124312718 (set barcode)
Publisher: BBC Books
Age Range: Adult
Overview
This brand-new Alan Connor 2 Books Collection Set brings together two of the wittiest quiz titles around: hardback Pointless Facts for Curious Minds and paperback House of Games: Question Smash. Written by the puzzle-setter behind two of British television's best-loved quiz shows, this pairing suits readers who love obscure knowledge, quick wit, and a genuine challenge. It's an ideal gift for family game nights, pub quiz regulars, and anyone who enjoys turning trivia into entertainment.
About the Books
Pointless Facts for Curious Minds is a hardback treasure trove for anyone who prefers the strange and unlikely over the obvious. Drawing on the spirit of the hit BBC quiz Pointless, it gathers arcane, delightful facts as a springboard for trivia that gets a whole room talking. Rather than testing the answer everyone already knows, it rewards curiosity, encouraging readers to hunt out the low-scoring, little-known gems that make the best pub quiz answers of all.
House of Games: Question Smash takes its cue from the fast-paced BBC daytime quiz, packing in 104 new, classic, and fiendishly difficult rounds devised by the show's own question writers. Expect rapid-fire rounds, cryptic wordplay, and picture puzzles covering pop culture, history, and geography. Designed to be played socially, whether around the dinner table or in a classroom, it captures the addictive, buzzer-ready energy of the TV format in paperback form.
Together, the two titles complement each other: one a browsable compendium of facts, the other a structured, game-based quiz book for head-to-head competition. Both come from an author with a genuine background in professional quiz-writing, giving the set real credibility and consistency of tone.
- Two brand-new, genuine BBC Books titles in one great-value set
- Ideal for family game nights, quiz clubs, and classroom activities
- Mix of browsable trivia and structured, buzzer-style quiz rounds
- Written by an experienced professional quiz-setter and TV writer
- Makes a thoughtful gift for pub quiz fans and trivia lovers
- Hardback and paperback formats add variety and shelf appeal
About the Author
Alan Connor is a British writer, journalist, and television presenter, known for his work as a professional quiz and puzzle setter. His scriptwriting credits include BBC Film's The Rack Pack and A Young Doctor's Notebook. He is also the author of Two Girls, One on Each Knee and The Joy of Quiz, and has worked as a puzzle consultant on the BBC drama Ludwig, bringing genuine quizmaster credentials to this collection.
Why You'll Love This Set
Clever, funny, and replayable, this set turns trivia into a genuine social event. Whether facing off over Question Smash or getting lost in Curious Minds, it's a brand-new gift that quiz lovers will return to again and again.
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