Every day we pick one book and show you its opening line — nothing else. Your job is to name the title in six guesses or fewer.
Each wrong guess (or pass) unlocks a new clue in a fixed order: the next line, the decade, the genre, the author, and finally the year. The earlier you get it, the better your score — and everyone plays the same puzzle, so you can compare results with friends using the share button.
Guesses aren’t case-sensitive, punctuation is ignored, and a leading “The” is optional. If you’re stuck, the “Don’t know” button trades one guess for the next clue.
When does a new book puzzle come out?
A new puzzle goes live at midnight in your local time zone, every day. Everyone gets the same book on the same date.
What kinds of books are included?
The pool mixes classic literature, modern fiction, and well-known genre novels — books famous enough that their opening lines are recognisable or guessable from the clues.
Do I have to spell the title exactly?
No. Capitalisation, punctuation, and accents are ignored, and a leading “The”, “A”, or “An” is optional.
What happens if I don’t get it in six guesses?
The answer and author are revealed, your streak resets, and a fresh puzzle arrives at midnight. Your stats are saved in your browser.