Reddit mentions of Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in Folk Religion

"The Jew in the Lotus: A Poet's Rediscovery of Jewish Identity in Buddhist India" by Rodger Kamenetz was an absolutely wonderful book. It chronicles the first (known) meeting between a Jewish delegation and the Dalai Lama. So in this way, it's a thrilling adventure of historic importance. At the same time, Kamenetz (a non-observant Jew) finds himself finding a deeper connection to Judaism as he interacts with the rabbis he's traveling with and the Buddhists he meets.

If you're interested in Jewish mysticism, "The Essential Kabbalah: The Heart of Jewish Mysticism" by Daniel C. Matt is a great and poetic translation of some primary sources. For the Hasidic movement, Elie Wiesel has a beautiful collection of legends titled, "Souls on Fire: Portraits and Legends of the Hasidic Masters." "Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism" by Howard Schwartz is a great book on Jewish mythical stories found in ancient Jewish texts and folklore. If you want something completely different "Jewish Magic and Superstition" by Joshua Trachtenberg is an amazing (if somewhat dry) book on this strange and magical Jewish sect that flourished in the Rhineland from the 12th through 13th centuries (and it's available for free!). Also, Rabbi Arthur Green has written a book called "Radical Judaism" on utilizing ancient (primarily mystical) sources to recenter Judaism in the modern era. Green's book is somewhat fun, but frivolous and controversial times.

If you're interested in fiction, I cannot recommend "The Golem and the Jinni" enough. The author, Helene Wecker, draws on her (Jewish) family's immigrant stories and also those of her husband's (Syrian Christian) family. It's a book about the immigrant experience in New York City at the turn of the century. However, the main characters are not members of these communities, but creatures of their folklores. A golem (Chava) is brought to life, and is forced to not just acclimate herself to American culture, but also humanity as well. Meanwhile, a jinni (Ahmad) likewise finds himself released (but bound) in New York City. He's forced to adjust to the present rather than dwell on his majestic past (like a formerly wealthy immigrant who finds himself a pauper in his new home). It's truly a great book.