{"product_id":"alan-connor-2-books-collection-set-house-of-games-pointless-facts-non-fiction","title":"Alan Connor 2 Books Collection Set - House of Games \u0026 Pointless Facts - Non Fiction - Mixed Format","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPointless Facts for Curious Minds\u003cbr\u003e\nHouse of Games: Question Smash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Mixed Format (Hardback \u0026amp; Paperback)\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789124312718 (set barcode)\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: BBC Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPointless 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHouse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo brand-new, genuine BBC Books titles in one great-value set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for family game nights, quiz clubs, and classroom activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix of browsable trivia and structured, buzzer-style quiz rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by an experienced professional quiz-setter and TV writer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a thoughtful gift for pub quiz fans and trivia lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback and paperback formats add variety and shelf appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClever, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Please note this listing features the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the product images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan Connor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45429870887149,"sku":"VRT-19895","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/alan-connor-2-books-collection-set-house-of-games-pointless-facts-1.jpg?v=1784337840","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/alan-connor-2-books-collection-set-house-of-games-pointless-facts-non-fiction","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}