Asako Yuzuki's Butter is a darkly compelling novel that intertwines culinary obsession with true crime, following a journalist investigating a woman convicted of murdering lonely men she met through cooking classes. Through the lens of food and desire, Yuzuki explores themes of female agency, societal expectations, and the complex relationship between nourishment and control. The novel becomes a meditation on appetite in all its forms, both literal and metaphorical.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Yuzuki understands that food is never just food, it's power, seduction, and survival. This novel asks uncomfortable questions about female desire and the ways society punishes women who refuse to be modest in their appetites.

DETAILS: • Author: Asako Yuzuki • Publisher: Ecco Press • Format: Paperback & Hardcover • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days