Leslie Budewitz

Leslie Budewitz

Leslie Budewitz also writes as: Alicia Beckman.

Upcoming Leslie Budewitz Books

July 15th, 2025: Lavender Lies Bleeding (Spice Shop Mystery, #9)

All God’s Sparrows and Other Stories (Collection) was the most recently released book by Leslie Budewitz, on September 17th, 2024.

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Leslie Budewitz Stats: The highest rated book by Leslie Budewitz on Book Notification is As The Christmas Cookie Crumbles, the 5th novel in the Food Lovers' Village Mystery series. The second-highest rated book is Assault and Pepper (Spice Shop Mystery #1).

The most read book by Leslie Budewitz on Book Notification is Assault and Pepper, the first novel in the Spice Shop Mystery series. The second most read book is As The Christmas Cookie Crumbles (Food Lovers' Village Mystery #5).

Below is a complete list of Leslie Budewitz books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Leslie Budewitz is the Spice Shop Mystery Series.

List of Food Lovers' Village Mystery Books in Publication Order

List of Spice Shop Mystery Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
82021
2
2022

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2011

List of Leslie Budewitz Anthologies in Publication Order

Leslie Budewitz

Leslie Budewitz (Leslie Ann Budewitz) was born on March 5th, 1959 and is currently 66 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 To Err is Cumin which was released in 2024. There is an upcoming novel for the Spice Shop Mystery series entitled Lavender Lies Bleeding which is being released on July 15th, 2025.

Leslie Budewitz (Leslie Ann Budewitz) has also written the Food Lovers' Village Mystery series which has 7 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 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.

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  1. Ellery Adams, author of the Secret, Book & Scone Society Series.
  2. Jenn McKinlay, author of the Library Lover's Mystery Series.
  3. Krista Davis, author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries Series.
  4. Joanne Fluke, author of the Hannah Swensen Series.
  5. 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 66 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?

Books, Crooks and Counselors: Agatha Award Best Non-fiction (2011).
Death Al Dente: Agatha Award Best First Novel (2013).
Writes of Passage: Agatha Award Best Non-fiction (2014), Anthony Award Best Non-Fiction Book (2015), Macavity Award Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2015).
All God’s Sparrows: Agatha Award Best Short Story (2018).
Malice Domestic 14: Anthony Award Best Anthology / Collection (2020).

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 All God’s Sparrows and Other Stories on September 17th, 2024.

Will there be any more books by Leslie Budewitz?

Leslie Budewitz has a new book coming out on July 15th, 2025 called Lavender Lies Bleeding.

How many books has Leslie Budewitz written?

Leslie Budewitz has written 22 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 7 books in the Food Lovers' Village Mystery Series, 9 books in the Spice Shop Mystery Series, 2 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 book in the Short Story Collections, 1 book in the Non-Fiction Books, 2 Standalone Novels.

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