Leslie Budewitz
Leslie Budewitz (Leslie Ann Budewitz) was born on March 5th, 1959 and is currently 67 years old. Leslie Budewitz was born in Billings, Montana, USA.
Leslie Budewitz is the author of the Spice Shop Mystery series which currently consists of 9 novels. The Spice Shop Mystery series started in 2015 with the novel Assault and Pepper. The most recently released novel in the Spice Shop Mystery series was Lavender Lies Bleeding which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming novels for the Spice Shop Mystery series.
Leslie Budewitz has also written the Food Lovers' Village Mystery series which has 8 books including Death Al Dente and Crime Rib.
Leslie Budewitz: Awards & Accolades
Budewitz's books have won multiple awards, Books, Crooks and Counselors won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2011. Death Al Dente won the Agatha Award, Best First Novel, in 2013. Writes of Passage won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2014 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Non-Fiction Book in 2015, Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2015. All God’s Sparrows won the Agatha Award, Best Short Story, in 2018. Malice Domestic 14: Mystery Most Edible won the Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection, in 2020.
Leslie Budewitz books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Books, Crooks and Counselors was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book, in 2012 as well as the Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2012. All God’s Sparrows was nominated for the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2019. Coming Clean was nominated for the Spur Awards, Best Western Short Fiction, in 2022.
Related Authors
Fans of Leslie Budewitz also enjoy these authors:
- Ellery Adams, author of the Secret, Book & Scone Society Series.
- Jenn McKinlay, author of the Library Lover's Mystery Series.
- Krista Davis, author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries Series.
- Vicki Delany, author of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery Series.
- Eva Gates, author of the Lighthouse Library Mystery Series.
Leslie Budewitz: F.A.Q
When was Leslie Budewitz Born? How old is Leslie Budewitz?
Leslie Budewitz was born on March 5th, 1959. Leslie Budewitz is currently 67 years old.
Where was Leslie Budewitz Born?
Leslie Budewitz was born in Billings, Montana, USA and is American.
What book awards has Leslie Budewitz won?
What was the first book Leslie Budewitz wrote?
The first book written by Leslie Budewitz was Books, Crooks and Counselors, published in 2011.
What was the most recent book Leslie Budewitz wrote?
Her most recently released work was Lavender Lies Bleeding on July 15th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Leslie Budewitz?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Leslie Budewitz book is
Assault and Pepper. Here are her most popular books:
- Assault and Pepper (8.17)
- Death Al Dente (7)
- Guilty as Cinnamon (8.67)
- As The Christmas Cookie Crumbles (9.33)
- Crime Rib (8)
Are there upcoming new books by Leslie Budewitz?
Leslie Budewitz does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Leslie Budewitz written?
Leslie Budewitz has written 23 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 8 books in the Food Lovers' Village Mystery Series, 9 books in the Spice Shop Mystery Series, 2 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 Short Story Collections, 1 Non-Fiction Books, 2 Standalone Novels.