Sentaro, a man haunted by his past, finds solace in a tiny confectionery shop selling dorayaki. When Tokue, an elderly woman with a secret, teaches him her exquisite sweet bean paste recipe, their unlikely friendship blossoms. But societal pressures and Tokue’s hidden past threaten their newfound peace. “Sweet Bean Paste” by Durian Sukegawa is a poignant tale of redemption, friendship, and the enduring power of hope. ISBN: 9781786071958