Asako Yuzuki

EL FENÓMENO JAPONÉS DE CULTO QUE NO SABRÁS SI LEER O DEVORAR.«Hay dos cosas que simplemente no puedo tolerar: a las feministas y la mantequilla.» La chef gourmet Manako Kajii se encuentra en el Centr

A gripping romance where obsession, desire, and danger intertwine around a love that’s impossible to resist.

EL FENÓMENO JAPONÉS DE CULTO QUE NO SABRÁS SI LEER O DEVORAR.«Hay dos cosas que simplemente no puedo tolerar: a las feministas y la mantequilla.»La chef gourmet Manako Kajii se encuentra en el Centro

WINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025 THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK A full-fat, Michelin-starred treat THE SUNDAY TIMES ''I have been glued to Asako Yuzuki''s new novel Butter NIGEL SLATER The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story, and translated by Polly Barton. There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine. Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nations imagination but Kajii refuses to speak with the press, entertaining no visitors. That is, until journalist Rika Machida writes a letter asking for her recipe for beef stew and Kajii cant resist writing back. Rika, the only woman in her news office, works late each night, rarely cooking more than ramen. As the visits unfold between her and the steely Kajii, they are closer to a masterclass in food than journalistic research. Rika hopes this gastronomic exchange will help her soften Kajii but it seems that she might be the one changing. With each meal she eats, something is awakening in her body, might she and Kaji have more in common than she once thought? Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, "The Konkatsu Killer", Asako Yuzukis Butter is a vivid, unsettling exploration of misogyny, obsession, romance and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan.

A highly fresh and original novel following a journalist in contemporary Japan as she investigates a serial killer convicted of luring wealthy men in with her cooking classes only to seduce, murder, and rob them, and a gripping exploration of misogyny, obsession, and the pleasures and pressures of foodJournalist Rika Machida is facing an unusual assignment: she is tapped to investigate serial killer Manako Kajii, notorious for drawing rich men in with her pricey cooking classes, only to murder them and move on to the next. Kajii refuses to cooperate with the press until Rika writes her a letter asking for her beef stew recipe, a correspondence and ongoing series of conversations between the two women that sees Rika transforming as she becomes closer to Kajii, taking on some of her confidence and strength but also some of her deadly intention. Game on.

« Cette authenticité à laquelle ma grand-mère tenait tant a fini par paraître factice. Il en va toujours ainsi… Plus gros et plus clairs sont les joyaux, plus ils pourraient passer pour des jouets ou

A charming, cosy and thought-provoking tale about an UN-wonderfully unconventional little witch, by bestselling author of BUTTER, Asako Yuzuki.Mari is an eleven-year-old witch who loves her life. Indeed, whats not to love about spending time with her amazing mothers, hanging out with her clever friends, eating delicious food and experimenting with fashion?But, if you ask any of the other witches in town, Mari loves her life a little too much. After all, a wonderful witch puts the needs of others before herself. Magic should be used to help humans - not (for example . . .) creating giant donuts for you and your classmates to scoff.But Mari doesnt care what other people think of her - and when disaster strikes her town, shell need to convince the other witches to have the courage to break free, too, and be just as wildly unwonderful as she is.Perfect for fans of WICKED, KIKIS DELIVERY SERVICE and THE HATMAKERS series by Tamzin Merchant - and anyone who likes an enchanting adventure with just a hint of mischief!

A Paperback OriginalNamed a Most Anticipated Book by The New York Times, The Guardian, Forbes, Oprah Daily, Lit Hub, and Publishers WeeklyFrom the author of the international bestseller Butter comes a chilling and perceptive novel about obsession, female friendship, and the slow unraveling of two livesErikos life looks perfectfrom her prestigious job at a Japanese trading firm to her spotless apartment and devoted parents. Her newest project, to reintroduce the controversial Nile Perch into the Japanese market, is as ambitious as she is. But beneath her flawless surface lies a consuming loneliness. Eriko has never been able to hold on to a real friend.Enter Shoko: a popular lifestyle blogger whose work Eriko follows obsessively. Shoko lives a life of controlled chaosmessy apartment, take-out dinners, a kind, easy-going husband. She writes about daily contentment, though her fractured relationship with her father gnaws at the edges of her happiness.When Eriko orchestrates a chance meeting with Shoko, the two women strike up an unlikely connection. For a fleeting moment, Eriko believes shes finally found what shes always longed for. But as her fascination turns to fixation and Shokos carefully balanced life begins to dissolve, both women are pushed to breaking points neither of them saw coming.Deftly translated by Polly Barton, Hooked is a taut, provocative novel about modern womanhood, the hunger for connection, and the quiet, ordinary ways our lives can spiral out of control. With razor-sharp insight and disarming empathy, Asako Yuzuki explores how far well go to be seen and what happens when the ones who see us dont like what they find.

THE MILLION COPY #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BUTTER IS BACK WITH A NEW NOVEL OF OBSESSIONTender and thrilling its Yuzuki at her best ELLEDeliciously satisfying iPAPEREnjoyable and addictive INDEPENDENT Fantastically dark ERIN KELLY Eriko really wouldnt mind being savaged, if it was her best friend doing the savaging Erikos life appears perfect devoted parents, pristine apartment and a high-flying job in the seafood division of one of Japans largest trading companies. Her latest project, to reintroduce the controversial Nile perch fish into the Japanese market, is characteristically ambitious. But beneath her flawless surface she is wracked by loneliness. Eriko becomes fascinated with a popular blog written by a housewife, Shko. Shkos posts about convenience-store food and her messy home are the opposite of the typical manicured housewife. When Eriko tracks Shko down at her favourite restaurant, Shko is at first charmed by her new companion. But soon Erikos obsession with Shko begins to spiral out of control. How far will she go to hold on to the best friend shes ever had? Beautifully translated by Polly Barton, Hooked is a delicious exploration of food, loneliness and womanhood in contemporary Japan. A most anticipated book in Vogue, Guardian, New York Times, The Times, Sunday Times Style, Elle, Stylist, Grazia and more. Expect to see this distinctive pink cover everywhere GRAZIA A psychological thriller with a social commentary bite INDEPENDENT Unsettling, compelling, richly written JODIE HARSH, author of You Had to Be There Translated with crackling verve GUARDIAN I couldnt stop reading COSTANZA CASATI, author of Babylonia Stayed with me for weeks IRISH TIMES Tremendous an elegantly written dissection of female friendship THE GLOSS You cant fail to be reeled in SERVICE95 Will leave you gasping TOBI COVENTRY, author of Hes the Devil No one writes about the lurking monstrosities of womanhood quite like Asako Yuzuki ALICE SLATER, author of Death of a Bookseller

The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer, and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true storyThere are two things that I simply cannot tolerate: feminists and margarineGourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in the Tokyo Detention House convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, whom she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nations imagination, but Kajii refuses to speak with the press, entertaining no visitors. That is until journalist Rika Machida writes a letter asking for her recipe for beef stew, and Kajii cant resist writing back.Rika, the only woman in her news office, works late each night, rarely cooking more than ramen. As the visits unfold between her and the steely Kajii, they are closer to a master class in food than journalistic research. Rika hopes this gastronomic exchange will help her soften Kajii, but it seems that Rika might be the one changing. Do she and Kajii have more in common than she once thought?Inspired by the real case of a convicted con woman and serial killerthe Konkatsu KillerAsako Yuzukis Butter is a vivid, unsettling exploration of misogyny, obsession, romance, and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan.

Le quotidien de Rika, jeune journaliste ambitieuse mais surmenée, est bouleversé quand elle rencontre Manako, une femme accusée d’avoir assassiné trois de ses amants.Pleine d’assurance, Manako ne cac

THE AWARD-WINNING MILLION COPY #1 BESTSELLERWINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION DAGGER AWARD 2025 A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICKA full-fat, Michelin-starred treat SUNDAY TIMESA cult phenomenon iNEWSTook the literary world by storm BBCA killer Japanese novel THE TIMES I have been glued to Butter NIGEL SLATER The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story, and translated by Polly Barton.There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine. Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nations imagination but Kajii refuses to speak with the press. That is, until journalist Rika Machida writes a letter asking for her recipe for beef stew and Kajii cant resist writing back. Rika, the only woman in her news office, works late each night, rarely cooking more than ramen. As the visits unfold between her and the steely Kajii, they are closer to a masterclass in food than journalistic research. Rika hopes this gastronomic exchange will help her soften Kajii but it seems that she might be the one changing. With each meal she eats, something is awakening in her body. Might she and Kaji have more in common than she once thought? Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, The Konkatsu Killer, Asako Yuzukis Butter is a vivid, gripping exploration of misogyny, obsession and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan. **Hooked, the latest novel from Asako Yuzuki is available now** It isnt entirely clear whether to read the novel or devour it OBSERVER Readers around the world are finding themselves utterly captivated DAILY MAIL I really enjoyed it MEERA SYAL, on BBC Between the Covers Compelling, delightfully weird PANDORA SYKES Unputdownable, breathtakingly original ERIN KELLY Youll be craving rice, butter and soy sauce in no time STYLIST Nothing short of ingenious iNEWS Ambitious and unsettling GUARDIAN Luscious I devoured this IMOGEN CRIMP A salty morsel with one hell of a bite ALICE SLATER

Una versión japonesa de El silencio de los corderos con ecos a Emmanuel Carrère.Rika Machida es la única mujer en la redacción de la revista semanal en la que trabaja. Quizá por eso sea la única que

EL FENÓMENO JAPONÉS DE CULTO QUE NO SABRÁS SI LEER O DEVORAR. «Hay dos cosas que simplemente no puedo tolerar: a las feministas y la mantequilla.»La chef gourmet Manako Kajii se encuentra en el Centr

Una versión japonesa de El silencio de los corderos con ecos a Emmanuel Carrère. Rika Machida es la única mujer en la redacción de la revista semanal en la que trabaja. Quizá por eso sea la única que