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Book cover of The Mistress of Spices

Jude Berman Author Of Shot

From Jude's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Jude's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Jude Berman Why Jude loves this book

Mostly, I just read a book once through. Mistress of Spices is one of the few that I have picked up again and again over the years since I first read it. Because the writing is so good, I sometimes reread passages just to get my own creative juices flowing.

By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Mistress of Spices as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices.

Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, Tilo has set up shop in Oakland, California, where she administers curatives to her customers.  But when she's surprised by an unexpected romance with a handsome stranger, she must choose between everlasting life and the vicissitudes of modern society.  Spellbinding and hypnotizing, The Mistress of Spices is a tale of joy, sorrow,…


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The High House by James Stoddard,

The Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe.

The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.

Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…

Book cover of Devil's Hand

Jude Berman Author Of Shot

From Jude's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Author Artist Activist Editor Writing coach Yogi

Jude's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Jude Berman Why Jude loves this book

With brilliantly witty dialogue and quirky characters you’ll love—or in some cases, love to hate—Lori Duff keeps speculation at a fever pitch until the ingenious final pages. Building on its prequel, this an intelligent read is both fun and socially relevant.

By Lori B. Duff ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Devil's Hand as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

For fans of the new Matlock reboot, a legal thriller featuring an idealistic young lawyer who believes her bruised and abused client . . . even after discovering that client is keeping secrets that are beyond belief.

Attorney Jessica Fischer is back, and this time she feels good about helping her client. Susan Wolan is the wife of a county commissioner and the victim of domestic violence. Jessica knows the abuse happened—she's seen the handprints on Susan's body. But she also suspects her client is holding something back from her. What is it—and can she help save Susan from her…


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