New in shop! - 'Butter' by Asako Yuzuki

New in the shop - grab your copy of ‘Butter’ by Asako Yuzuki today and immerse yourself in a story that will stay with you long after the last page.

If you're looking for a novel that blends gourmet cooking, crime, and a vivid exploration of human nature, Asako Yuzuki’s ‘Butter’ is a must-read. This cult Japanese bestseller offers a gripping tale inspired by the real-life case of “The Konkatsu Killer.”

‘Butter’ centres on Manako Kajii, a gourmet cook and convicted serial killer of lonely businessmen. Despite capturing the nation's imagination, Kajii refuses to speak to the press—until journalist Rika Machida writes her a letter asking for a beef stew recipe. Intrigued, Kajii begins a correspondence, and what unfolds is less a journalistic investigation and more a masterclass in food.

Rika, the only woman in her news office, works late nights and subsists on ramen. Through her meetings with the steely Kajii, Rika begins to change, finding herself drawn into a world of culinary delights and unsettling revelations. As their relationship deepens, Rika discovers she might have more in common with Kajii than she initially thought.

‘Butter’ is a vivid, unsettling exploration of misogyny, obsession, and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan. Yuzuki’s masterful storytelling and rich character development make this novel a standout, offering readers a unique blend of suspense and gastronomy.

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