<description>&lt;p&gt;Anna and Annie discuss the &lt;a href= "https://stella.org.au/2024-stella-prize/"&gt;2024 Stella Prize shortlist&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Our book of the week is &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com.au/Butter-Novel-Murder-Asako-Yuzuki-ebook/dp/B0C594L6LQ"&gt; Butter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; by Asako Yuzuki translated by Polly Barton. Described as 'a novel of food and murder' this follows Riko, a journalist, who investigates serial killer Manako Kajii.  Kajii allegedly seduced rich men with her cooking before killing them, and she encourages Riko to cook and appreciate food.  Inspired by a true story, this has been a cult Japanese best-seller. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Coming up: Question 7 by Richard Flanagan.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow us!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href= "mailto:booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com"&gt;booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Facebook: Books On The Go&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Credits&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Books On The Go

Anna Baillie-Karas, Annie Waters and Amanda Hayes

Ep 262: Butter by Asako Yuzuki translated by Polly Barton

APR 18, 202425 MIN
Books On The Go

Ep 262: Butter by Asako Yuzuki translated by Polly Barton

APR 18, 202425 MIN

Description

Anna and Annie discuss the 2024 Stella Prize shortlist.

Our book of the week is Butter by Asako Yuzuki translated by Polly Barton. Described as 'a novel of food and murder' this follows Riko, a journalist, who investigates serial killer Manako Kajii.  Kajii allegedly seduced rich men with her cooking before killing them, and she encourages Riko to cook and appreciate food.  Inspired by a true story, this has been a cult Japanese best-seller. 

Coming up: Question 7 by Richard Flanagan.

Follow us!

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie

Facebook: Books On The Go

Credits

Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz