Old-Fashioned Memories Word Search Large Print
90 Nostalgic Good Old Days Puzzles from the 1950s, 60s & 70s for Adults & Seniors - Big Easy-to-Read Letters, Memory Lane Gift, Solutions Included
Old-Fashioned Memories Word Search Large Print is a 110-page, 8.5 x 11 inch paperback of 90 large print word search puzzles for adults and seniors, from Honeykite Press, coming October 2026.
This book is planned for Amazon in October 2026. Until then, print free sample puzzles or see the other books in the series below.
Take a happy trip down memory lane, one puzzle at a time.
Remember soda fountains and sock hops, rotary phones and drive-in movies, penny candy and Sunday drives? These 90 large print word searches bring back the sights, sounds, and simple pleasures of the good old days of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, from Mom's kitchen and the five-and-dime to rock and roll radio and the Moon landing.
Why puzzle lovers enjoy this book
- Big, bold letters set in Atkinson Hyperlegible, a typeface designed by the Braille Institute to be easier to read for people with low vision.
- Three levels to grow with you: Easy (across and down only), Medium (adds diagonals) and Challenging (any direction, even backwards).
- One puzzle per page on a full 8.5 x 11 inch page, with a check-off box beside every word.
- A “Did You Know?” fact or “Memory Lane” question with every puzzle, perfect for sparking stories with family.
- A vintage pencil illustration for each of the 18 themed sections, shown beside every puzzle title.
- 18 nostalgic themes, including The Kitchen Back Then, The Five and Dime, School Days, The Soda Fountain, Rock and Roll Radio, At the Movies, Television Time, The Swinging Sixties, The Groovy Seventies, The Space Race, Small-Town Life and Love and Courtship.
- Full solutions at the back of the book.
A thoughtful gift
A thoughtful gift for parents, grandparents, retirees, and anyone who loves the good old days. A gift page inside lets you add a personal note.
What every page gives you
One page from each level
Real pages from the book. You can download these three puzzles with their answers as a free printable PDF.
18 themed sections
Each section has five puzzles. Sections 1 to 6 are Easy, 7 to 12 Medium, and 13 to 18 Challenging.
Easy
- The Kitchen Back Then
- The Five and Dime
- Playground Days
- School Days
- Sunday Best
- Around the House
Medium
- The Soda Fountain
- Rock and Roll Radio
- At the Movies
- Fashions of the Day
- On the Open Road
- Television Time
Challenging
- The Swinging Sixties
- The Groovy Seventies
- The Space Race
- Door-to-Door Days
- Small-Town Life
- Love and Courtship
Book details
| Title | Old-Fashioned Memories Word Search Large Print |
|---|---|
| Series | Old-Fashioned Word Search, book 3 |
| Publisher | Honeykite Press |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | Assigned at publication |
| ASIN | Assigned at publication |
| Publication date | Coming October 2026 |
| Pages | 110 |
| Trim size | 8.5 x 11 in (21.6 x 27.9 cm) |
| Interior | Black and white on white paper, glossy cover |
| Puzzles | 90 in 3 levels, one puzzle per page, 18 themed sections of 5 puzzles |
| Levels | Easy: 13 x 13 grid, 15 words, across and down. Medium: 15 x 15, 18 words, adds diagonals. Challenging: 15 x 15, 20 words, any direction including backwards. |
| Typeface | Atkinson Hyperlegible (Braille Institute) for grids and word lists; Libre Baskerville for titles |
| Letter sizes | Grid letters 22 pt bold (Easy) and 20 pt bold (Medium, Challenging); word list 16 pt bold; fun-fact and memory lines 16 pt |
| Extras | A Did You Know? fact or Memory Lane question on every puzzle, a vintage illustration for each themed section, gift page, full solutions |
| Price | $11.99 (planned) |
| Language | English |
Questions about this book
When will this book be available?
It is planned for publication on Amazon in October 2026. In the meantime you can print free sample puzzles from it on our free printables page.
Which years does it cover?
Mainly the 1950s, 60s and 70s: soda fountains, sock hops, rock and roll radio, classic television, the Space Race, and the fashions and small-town life of those decades.
Who is it for?
Adults and seniors who grew up in, or simply love, the mid-century years. The Memory Lane questions are written to spark stories, so it also works well when shared with family or grandchildren.
Does it mention brand names?
No. To keep it timeless, the puzzles use everyday words and general memories rather than trademarks or brand names.
How big are the letters?
Easy puzzles use 22 point bold capital letters (about 5 mm tall) and Medium and Challenging puzzles use 20 point bold (about 4.7 mm). The word list beside each grid is 16 point bold. Puzzle titles are 22 point. The Did You Know? and Memory Lane lines are 16 point (14 to 15 point on a few crowded pages).
Are the answers included?
Yes. Full solutions for all 90 puzzles are at the back of each book, six per page, with every hidden word shaded. Each puzzle page tells you which page its answer is on.
Can I photocopy pages for my household?
Yes. As our copyright page says, the puzzles are for personal use and photocopying pages for your own household use is welcome. Please do not copy pages for sale or for distribution outside your home.
More answers on our FAQ page.
Coming soon to Amazon
Meanwhile, try the other books in the series.
