Jigsaw Puzzles Gain Fans
2020-02-22
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1Jigsaw puzzles for adults are becoming more popular in America.
2The puzzles have pieces of different shapes that, when put together, form a picture.
3People attend puzzle nights at coffee shops and libraries.
4Manufacturers design puzzles that have original artwork or even family photos.
5A.J. Jacobs is working on a book about puzzles, including jigsaws and crosswords.
6"I was not as passionate about jigsaw puzzles at first, but once I started doing them, I saw the loveliness of these puzzles," he said.
7Jacobs added, "Puzzles are a very soothing and joyous way to spend a couple of hours."
8Jigsaw fans say the puzzles help ease daily stress.
9In addition, the puzzles give them a chance to step away from electronic devices.
10Abby Matson, age 37, found puzzles helpful after the death of her dog three years ago.
11"The puzzle was the only thing I could do to keep from crying," she said.
12Matson and her friend Abby McDaniel started a puzzle group that now has six members.
13Members send photos of a completed puzzle before mailing it to the next person.
14"It brings out an inner competition," McDaniel said.
15Many puzzlers - a name for people who like playing puzzles - prefer cardboard puzzles.
16But some like wooden ones.
17Some fans buy special frames, glue and other tools to preserve finished jigsaw puzzles.
18Stave Puzzles, a company based in the state of Vermont, makes many kinds of wooden puzzles.
19Speaking with the Associated Press, company founder Steve Richardson described an increase in sales in recent years.
20"Our sales are up 25 percent in the last decade," he said.
21Richardson added "We are now seeing orders from the children and grandchildren of some of our original customers."
22Shelby Comstock Britten attended the launch of Jiggy Puzzles, a New York-based puzzle company.
23Britten, who is 29 years old, said a puzzle night with drinks sounded perfect.
24She said she liked the idea of puzzles that are made for adults.
25"I've always loved puzzles and will occasionally get a CVS puzzle, but it's kind of a bummer because it's made for an 8-year-old,'' she said.
26"I can't Instagram that."
27I'm John Russell.
1Jigsaw puzzles for adults are becoming more popular in America. The puzzles have pieces of different shapes that, when put together, form a picture. 2People attend puzzle nights at coffee shops and libraries. Manufacturers design puzzles that have original artwork or even family photos. 3A.J. Jacobs is working on a book about puzzles, including jigsaws and crosswords. 4"I was not as passionate about jigsaw puzzles at first, but once I started doing them, I saw the loveliness of these puzzles," he said. Jacobs added, "Puzzles are a very soothing and joyous way to spend a couple of hours." 5Jigsaw fans say the puzzles help ease daily stress. In addition, the puzzles give them a chance to step away from electronic devices. 6Abby Matson, age 37, found puzzles helpful after the death of her dog three years ago. 7"The puzzle was the only thing I could do to keep from crying," she said. 8Matson and her friend Abby McDaniel started a puzzle group that now has six members. Members send photos of a completed puzzle before mailing it to the next person. 9"It brings out an inner competition," McDaniel said. 10Many puzzlers - a name for people who like playing puzzles - prefer cardboard puzzles. But some like wooden ones. Some fans buy special frames, glue and other tools to preserve finished jigsaw puzzles. 11Stave Puzzles, a company based in the state of Vermont, makes many kinds of wooden puzzles. 12Speaking with the Associated Press, company founder Steve Richardson described an increase in sales in recent years. "Our sales are up 25 percent in the last decade," he said. Richardson added "We are now seeing orders from the children and grandchildren of some of our original customers." 13Shelby Comstock Britten attended the launch of Jiggy Puzzles, a New York-based puzzle company. Britten, who is 29 years old, said a puzzle night with drinks sounded perfect. 14She said she liked the idea of puzzles that are made for adults. 15"I've always loved puzzles and will occasionally get a CVS puzzle, but it's kind of a bummer because it's made for an 8-year-old,'' she said. "I can't Instagram that." 16I'm John Russell. 17Tracee M. Herbaugh reported on this story for the Associated Press. John Russell adapted it for Learning English. Mario Ritter, Jr. was the editor. 18___________________________________________________________ 19Words in This Story 20Jigsaw puzzle - n. a puzzle made of many small pieces that are cut into various shapes and can be fit together to form a picture 21soothing - adj. producing feelings of comfort or relief 22cardboard - n. a stiff and thick kind of paper that is used especially for making boxes 23frame -- n. an open structure that holds something (such as glass or a picture) 24decade -- n. a period of 10 years 25original -- adj. happening or existing first or at the beginning 26CVS - n. an American retail and drug store 27bummer - n. something that is unpleasant or disappointing (informal) 28We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section.