Virtual Literary Salon on Butter by Asako Yuzuki

About the Book: Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Center 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 nation’s 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 can’t 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? (Goodreads)

Here's what is included:

• Meet and discuss great literature with readers in different cities.
• Logistics like technology and time are all sorted for you.
• Thematic prompts to think about and guide your reading.
• Learn about the author’s biography and their inspiration for the novel.
• Get key context to better understand the novel.
• A facilitated, intelligent discussion on themes, characters, and plot points.
• A safe space to discuss challenging ideas with the book at the centre.

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