On the brain train

[image error]Tom kindly sent me a copy of his new book The Rough Guide to Brain Training which I've been thoroughly enjoying reading. I don't think you're ever going to get the most objective review from someone who's already an admirer of Tom's work, but I shall do my best.

I have to say, I'm not a big fan of puzzles, largely, it must be said, because I'm useless at them. The book is full of puzzles, but thankfully for me, they are interspersed by essays and snippets that give you a remarkably honest and ...