Discover ‘Butter’, the No. 1 Sunday Times Bestselling and Waterstones Book of the Year 2024. This gripping novel, inspired by a true story, introduces Manako Kajii, a gourmet cook and convicted serial killer serving time in Tokyo. Refusing all press, Kajii is intrigued by journalist Rika Machida’s unusual request for a beef stew recipe. What follows is a captivating exchange, blurring the lines between a culinary masterclass and investigative journalism. As Rika delves deeper into Kajii’s world of food and secrets, she finds herself profoundly changed, questioning the true nature of obsession, misogyny, and the transgressive power of food. A truly original and unsettling read from Japan.