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Às Páginas Tantas - Rádio Morabeza"Uma Catastrófica Visita ao Zoo" de Joël Dicker & "Manteiga" de Asako Yuzuki - Sugestões de leitura da Livraria SementeCom o mistério a manter o leitor em tensão da primeira à última linha, Uma catastrófica visita ao zoo é um romance comovente e cheio de humor, que aborda temas universais como a democracia, a inclusão e as relações entre pais, professores e jovens, urdido com a mestria e a precisão narrativa a que Joël Dicker nos habituou, desta vez com ingredientes que podem seduzir leitores de todas as idades.Inspirado no caso real da vigarista e assassina em série condenada, The Konkatsu Killer, Manteiga, de Asako Yuzuki, é uma exploração vívida e inquietan...2025-07-3004 min
Idiot's Alphabet SoupEpisode 63 - Pooty and SchweppesIn this episode, Jenny and Kathrine discuss the book Butter by Asako Yuzuki. It's a story of murder, food, and the role of women in society. What competition do Jenny and Kathrine have every morning? How are the fitness journeys going? How did this book make Jenny and Kathrine feel about their weight? Listen to find out!If you have comments or questions, reach out to us on instagram (@idiots.alphabet.soup) or through email (idiots.a.soup.podcast@gmail.com).2025-06-1058 min
Lounging with BooksWe Start Reading: Vanishing World #122Welcome to our Lounging With Books podcast!We’re excited to reveal our next Book Club read: Sayaka Murata's Vanishing World. Be sure to grab your copy from your local library or bookshop so you're ready to read with us.But that's not all; we chat about what we've been reading, share exciting book-related news, and rate all our reads with our signature system: Return, Fine, Renew, or Overdue (fingers crossed for no Returns!).This week’s reading highlights include:📖 Butter by Asako Yuzuki, translated by Polly Barton (11.22)📖 Strange Pictures by Uket...2025-06-0921 min
Lounging with BooksWe Review Shuggie Bain #121We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're reviewing Douglas Stuart's 'Shuggie Bain'. Join us as we share our thoughts on the book.But that's not all. Every episode is packed with bookish goodness. We chat about what we've been reading, share exciting book-related news, and rate all our reads using our signature system: Return, Fine, Renew, or Overdue (fingers crossed for no Returns!).This week’s reading highlights include:📖 Trespasses by Louise Kennedy (7.24)📖 Butter by Asako Yuzuki (7.59)📖 Bloom Town: Exodus by Ally North (14.17)📖...2025-06-0221 min
Leading LightsHigh Trust, Low Ego: Areeba Hamid on Leading Greenpeace UKFrom grassroots campaigning in India to co-leading one of the world’s most influential organisations, Areeba Hamid’s journey is one of purpose, resilience and quiet power.As the first woman and first person of colour to lead Greenpeace UK, Areeba shares her deeply personal path into activism – seeded by the influence of a grandmother who showed her it is possible for women to ‘defy expectations’ by raising a child alone in post-Partition India, and her grandfather, a newspaper editor who was active in the Indian independence movement and filled her childhood with stories of resistance and political...2025-06-021h 09
The BookshelfA vibrant gay coming-of-age story set in GeraldtonKate and Cassie read W.A. writer Holden Sheppard's King of Dirt, a vibrant, gay coming-of-age story set in Geraldton. Plus, Australian author Jennifer Mills' new one, Salvage, in which we enter a very well drawn post apocalyptic Mad Max-ish world; and, Florence Knapp's The Names has been named one of the most anticipated fiction releases of the year, a sliding doors story leading to three different versions of one family's life. Does it live up to the hype?BOOKSHolden Sheppard, King of Dirt, Pantera PressJennifer Mills, Salvage, Picador...2025-05-2954 min
Leituras sem BadanasFeira do Livro 2025Livros mencionados:Manteiga, Asako Yuzuki;A Relíquia, Eça de Queirós;Torto Arado, Itamar Vieira Júnior;Menino Nicolau, Goscinny e Sempê;Bela e o Boo e a Hora de Dormir, Mandy Suthcliffe;50 anos poesia, Nuno Júdice;Trilogia de Copenhaga, Tove Ditlevsen;Misericórdia, Lídia Jorge;Compêndio para Desenterrar Nuvens, Mia Couto;Deus das Moscas, William Golding;Siddartha, Herman Hesse;O Lixo na Minha Cabeça, Hugo Van der Di...2025-05-2819 min
Easy Stories in English6 Things I Wish I'd Done Sooner (Conversation)Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes I discuss six things I wish I'd done sooner in life, tell you about my 32nd birthday and discuss some books and films I've enjoyed recently. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Sooner for the full transcript. List of books: Butter by Asako Yuzuki Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende Film: The Tribulations of Balthazar Kober Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-201h 02
Easy Stories in English6 Things I Wish I'd Done Sooner (Conversation)Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes
I discuss six things I wish I'd done sooner in life, tell you about my 32nd birthday and discuss some books and films I've enjoyed recently.
Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Sooner for the full transcript.
List of books:
Butter by Asako Yuzuki
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino
A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
Film: The Tribulations of Balthazar Kober
Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Supp...2025-05-201h 04
Genre Blender19: Let’s Talk MoviesJack, our resident movie expert, joins the podcast for this special episode. Rian picks Jack’s brain about favourite and underrated movies, filmmakers, adaptations, and what makes storytelling in films so unique, followed by a lightning round of questions just for fun.00:00 Intro01:18 Jack’s introduction03:19 Read Watch Play15:36 Topic intro: Let’s talk movies16:41 Jack’s movie-a-day project21:08 Why movies?26:03 Favourite movies?30:16 Favourite filmmakers/actors?34:00 What are some characters that resonate with you?38:00 Thoughts on film ada...2025-05-121h 12
Book Pop!Best Sellers & Indie Bookstore Day RecapHappy Indie Bookstore Day!Spring is here, which can only mean one thing - Independent Bookstore Day happened! Over 1,600 bookstores around the country (including Lake City Books!) celebrated on April 26th with a record number of readers taking part in the festivities in the Madison area. Molly and Jamie sit down to take a breath after the craziness, talk about bestsellers from the weekend and the year so far, as well as what they’re reading now.Books mentioned:Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry 2025-05-0925 min
Crimes Like TheseKanae KijimaOn February 4th 2009, 53 year old Takao Terada was found dead in his home in western Tokyo. Police has initially concluded that this was a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning; however, when 2 more men are found in May and August of the same year, Police conducted a thorough investigation; reviewing financial records and their internet history. This would eventually lead them to 34 year old Kanae Kijima. But how was a young middle-class girl from Hokkaido, linked to all 3 men? Time Stamps00:00:00 - 00:01:07 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:07 - 00:06:44 - Background2025-05-051h 11
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast May 2025 week 1 with Special Guest Amelia IrelandWe have a wonderful, delightful discussion about The Seven O' Clock Club with Amelia Ireland. Four strangers come together for grief counseling and get far more than they expected. Author ReadsButter: A Novel about Food and Murder by Asako YuzukiTomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin2025-05-0231 min
Reading GlassesEp 408 - Self Imposed Book Rules and Romance Ratings!Brea and Mallory discuss self imposed book rules, test out a romance rating website, and solve a problem about tracking a book with two authors. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Storyworthwww.storyworth.com/GLASSESGreenChefwww.greenchef.com/50GLASSESCODE: 50GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord...2025-04-2435 min
SOS Library27. Sow What? Faith, Fire, and the FutureIn this episode, we dig into Parable of the Sower—a dystopian tale that feels a little too real. From Lauren’s spiritual evolution to the gritty realities of survival, we talk about how Octavia E. Butler’s vision of the “future” hits uncomfortably close to home. Plus: the pros and cons of reading hard-hitting stories in audiobook, graphic novel, and good ol’ physical form. Spoiler: no format made this emotionally easier. 🌍📖🔥Next book club book: Martyr! by Kaveh AkbaChecked out: ShanSpinning Silver - Naiomi NovikThe Fox Wife - Yangsze ChooStanAll th...2025-04-231h 11
SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送Japanese author Asako Yuzuki is coming to Sydney and Melbourne to talk about her novel 'BUTTER' - ５月にオーストラリア・NZへ、小説「BUTTER」作者・柚木麻子'BUTTER', a Japanese novel based on a real-life incident, has attracted a great deal of international attention. Its author Asako Yuzuki is coming to Australia to give talks at the Melbourne Writers Festival and the Sydney Writers Festival. - 実際に起きた事件をモチーフにした小説「BUTTER」が、海外で大きな注目を集めています。Melbourne Writers Festival と Sydney Writers Festival に招かれ、トークショーが予定されています。2025-04-2313 min
EDIT FOLGTEdit Folgt Buchmonat April 2025📚 Tag 20Eure Familien und Freunde liegen euch damit in den Ohren, dass ihr viel zu viele Dramen schaut und doch endlich mal wieder ein Buch in die Hand nehmen solltet? Gar nicht so leicht, da ihr euch nur von K-Drama-Romanze über C-Drama-Historien zu sonderbarem J-Drama hangelt und so etwas in der Welt der Bücher bisher vergeblich sucht? Dann feiert mit uns und unserem Edit Folgt Buchmonat einen ganzen Monat lang den Welttag des Buches (23.04.2025)! Einen ganzen Monat lang stellen wir euch jeden Tag mindestens ein Buch mit Asienbezug vor, das einen Platz in eurem Bücherregal mehr als verdient hät...2025-04-2027 min
A Podcast of One's Own with Julia GillardJulia's Book Club - ButterIn our April Book Club episode, Julia and Kathy unpack Butter, the cult Japanese bestseller by Asako Yuzuki.Inspired by the real-life case of the “Konkatsu Killer” and translated into English, the book follows journalist Rika Machida as she tries to get inside the mind of convicted serial murderer Manako Kajii.Kajii, a gourmet cook, is serving time behind bars for the murders of lonely businessmen who she seduced with her delicious home cooking.What follows is an intimate and unsettling relationship between Rika and Kajii, as Rika recreates Kajii’s reci...2025-04-1635 minA Podcast of One's Own with Julia GillardJulia's Book Club - ButterIn our April Book Club episode, Julia and Kathy unpack Butter, the cult Japanese bestseller by Asako Yuzuki.Inspired by the real-life case of the “Konkatsu Killer” and translated into English, the book follows journalist Rika Machida as she tries to get inside the mind of convicted serial murderer Manako Kajii.Kajii, a gourmet cook, is serving time behind bars for the murders of lonely businessmen who she seduced with her delicious home cooking.What follows is an intimate and unsettling relationship between Rika and Kajii, as Rika recreates Kajii’s reci...2025-04-1635 min
Exploring Japan : Talk and NewsJapan News Highlights: March 25, 2025This compilation of news briefs from March 25, 2025, highlights several key developments in Japan. **Japanese literature is experiencing significant success in the United Kingdom**, with Asako Yuzuki's novel *BUTTER* achieving impressive sales and Japanese translated fiction holding a large market share. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to **revitalize overseas travel** through a Japan Association of Travel Agents initiative and government support for passport acquisition. In environmental news, **Starbucks Japan is transitioning to bioplastic straws** nationwide to improve user experience and reduce waste. Finally, in agriculture, **smart farming practices are being implemented in Tokunoshima**, Kagoshima, where sugarcane farms are leveraging Kubota's digital...2025-03-2405 min
Scientists Who ReadBooks About Books: February Theme TalkThis episode gave us the perfect excuse to talk about books even more so than usual. We chat Books About Books and how much books mean to us and have accompanied us during our lives as we reminisce about five years of Scientists Who Read!Books Mentioned:The Martian by Andy WeirArtemis by Andy WeirProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirBookshops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreeLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeThe Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie GilmoreThe Pumpkin Spiced Cafe by Laurie GilmoreThe Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie GilmoreThe Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie GilmoreWelcome...2025-03-1645 min
Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin PakHorny for Books (with Traci Thomas)We all know that the Aunties love to nerd out on books, but this week, we bring an extra horniness to the pages with book expert Traci Thomas. Traci gives us her absolute favorite reads of last year and why #fairysmut is taking over the shelves. Plus we get into some controversial takes on some of the biggest books on your list and Traci blows our minds with some big game changers. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this ep...2025-03-1156 min
Dźwięki z Nowego TeatruPrzekłady współczesności: „Azja literacka” Joanna Kaniewska, Agnieszka Walulik, Anna WołcyrzPrzekłady współczesności: „Azja literacka” Joanna Kaniewska, Agnieszka Walulik oraz Anna Wołcyrz, Stowarzyszenie Tłumaczy Literatury
Spotkanie odbyło się 27 stycznia 2025 roku. Udział wzięły Joanna Kaniewska, Agnieszka Walulik oraz Anna Wołcyrz.
Azja literacka ma wiele twarzy i posługuje się wieloma językami. A z kim rozmawiać o wielojęzyczności, jeśli nie z tłumaczkami, które w swojej codziennej literackiej pracy mierzą się z przekładami z różnych języków (i z różnych form). Czy faktycznie przekład z japońskiego jest trudniejszy niż z angielskiego? Czy pisarze chińscy, tajwańscy i twórcy z diaspory, kt...2025-02-251h 32
Beyond The ZeroDARKENBLOOM by Eva Menasse with Charlotte CollinsCharlotte Collins @cctranslatesGet Darkenbloom here https://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/darkenbloom-9781922585486Gateway books The Owl Service - Alan GarnerThe Box of Delights - John MasefieldNarnia books Marianne Dreams - Catherine StorrA Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L’EngleA Traveler in Time - Alison UttleyTom's M...2025-02-181h 04
London Calling der Podcast194 📞- Ein spätes Highlight und ein neuer Podcast!
ENDLICH können wir darüber reden, was Zora Anfang Januar genau in Berlino getrieben hat: die ersten zwölf Episoden eines neuen Podcasts produziert! Der Trailer ist ab heute draußen, die ersten drei (!) Folgen erscheinen am 06.02. (also nächste Woche Donnerstag). „Candy Holding: Der Podcast“ heißt er, moderiert von Finn, Toni und Shane, drei super netten, sympathischen und witzigen „Jungs“. Fast ein halbes Jahr lang wurde hinter den Kulissen gearbeitet, gemeetet und endlich, endlich könnt auch ihr das Ergebnis hören und sehen. : )
BUCHEMPFEHLUNGEN:
Martin Suter, Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre „Kein Grund, gleich rumzuschreien“ (Diogenes, 2024) - ht...2025-02-0248 min
Book Read Online - au90310210Book ~ Butter PDF Free Download - Asako YuzukiDownload or Read Online # Butter Free Book (PDF ePub Mobi) - Asako Yuzuki, WINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 THE NUMBER 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ‘A full-fat, Michelin-starred treat’ THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Unputdownable, breathtakingly original' ERIN KELLY 'I have been glued to Asako Yuzuki's new novel Butter’ NIGEL... Download >> https://get.eibok.com/au-6457063491/butter-asako-yuzuki-soundon.html2025-02-0100 min
Books Are My PeopleLos Angeles is a MegacityThis week, Genaro Trejo, founder of Megacity Review visits and we talk about his new literary and art journal which amplifies underrepresented voices. Author Jane Corey recommends a favorite read and I breakdown my experience during the recent L.A. fires. Jane Corry author of I Died on A Tuesday recommends Tell Me Everything by Elisabeth StroutRecommended Books:Prophet Song by Paul LynchHomeseeking by Karissa ChenButter by Asako Yuzuki Playworld by Adam RossStolen by Ann-Helen Laestadius Megacity Revi...2025-01-2727 min
What Have You Been Reading?Flabbergasted (Ep. 19)Karla and Alex share what their listeners/followers are listening to, and pretty much stay on track on this episode! Let us know if you love or hate the focus on this episode!
What You've Been Reading:
Andee is re-reading Fourth Wing and Iron Flam in anticipation of Onyx Storm release
Bri is reading Kingdon of Ash from TOG series
@Flippingpages10 is reading Butter, by Asako Yuzuki
@Ghentontheblock is reading The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, finished T Will of the Many, Heir, and The Dryad Storm (final book in black witch series)
...2025-01-2437 min
Indieventure#31. Our most anticipated indie games of 2025Happy New Year, Indieventurers! It's 2025 and there are so many flavours of existential dread tied up in that particular statement that we have no choice but to distract ourselves for at least a couple of hours a day with lovely video games – or (we hope you make this choice, at least) with podcasts about video games!
While there's a lot of uncertainty ahead, one thing we can be reasonably sure of is that there are some absolute bangers due to make their debut on the indie gaming scene this year – although as ever, we 100% support devs who put...2025-01-231h 48
Co tam? Czytam! Podcast serwisu Granice.plCzy literatura Dalekiego Wschodu jest nam bliska? Książki japońskie i koreańskie Co tam? Czytam! #37Czy literatura z krajów tak nam odległych jak Japonia czy Korea Południowa jest również tak egzotyczna dla europejskiego czytelnika? O tym w najnowszym odcinku podcastu „Co tam? Czytam! rozmawiają Magdalena Galiczek i Sławomir Krempa z redakcji serwisu Granice.pl
Podcast dostępny również w wersji video: https://www.youtube.com/@granicepltv
Rozmawiamy o następujących książkach:
„Tube. Opowieść o pewnym życiu", Sohn Won-pyung, MOVA
„Grobowa cisza, żałobny zgiełk", Yōko Ogawa, Tajfuny
„Wszyscy zakochani nocą", Mieko Kawakami, MOVA
„Masło", Asako Yuzuki, Wydawnictwo Literackie
...2025-01-151h 35
NielsenIQ BookData's The Bestsellers podcast#5 — December 2024 bestsellers + 2024 in reviewPhilip and Belle count down the UK's top 20 bestselling books in the month of December (02.48), reveal their "Beyond the Bestsellers" picks (11.10), and review book sales in 2024 in "Under the Spotlight" (19.41). Along the way they discuss the bestselling books of the year, two writers that dared to sell more books that Richard Osman, why books are great value for money, and which of us was on Santa's Naughty List (as they didn't receive any books this Christmas). Link to The Bookseller's article on predictions for 2025Link to Brandon Sanderson's $40M KickstarterLink to Nielsen BookData book m...2025-01-1343 min
Thrillers by the Bookclub PodEpisode 75: A Puzzle Within a Puzzle with Danielle Trussoni
In this episode of Thrillers by the Book Club Podcast, hosts Chelsea and Olivia welcome bestselling author Danielle Trussoni to discuss her latest works, particularly 'The Puzzle Box.' The conversation explores themes of Japanese culture, feminism, the role of AI in modern storytelling, and the unique incorporation of puzzles in her narratives. The hosts also share their thoughts on various book recommendations, emphasizing the importance of engaging storytelling and the dynamic nature of Trussoni's writing.
Chelsea's Book: GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore
Danielle's Book: BUTTER by Asako Yuzuki
Olivia's Book: DARK ROADS by Chevy Stevens
Takeaways
2025...2024-12-3142 min
Read or Dead[Rerun] Our Most Anticipated Books of the First Half of 2024We are off this holiday week, so we're sharing this rerun from the top of the year to reflect back on the titles we were most looking forward to in the first half of 2024!Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.NEWS“Our Most Anticipated Crime Fiction Novels of 2024” (Novel Suspects)BOOK...2024-12-2749 min
allwordsarefree'Butter' by Asako Yuzuki**this episode includes discussion of eating disorders, body image, food, and numbers which may not be suitable for all listeners****everything expressed in this episode is opinion and should not be taken as fact**My audio review of the Waterstones Book of 2024, in this episode I’ll talk about ‘Butter’, also using it as a launch pad for wider discussion.Let me know if you like this! Having fun doing these book club style episodes. Have you read ‘Butter’? Tell me what you thought in the commen...2024-12-2043 minRead or DeadOur Favorite Books of 2024Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their favorite books from 2024!Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter!At Tailored Book Recommendations, we’ve recommended over 150,000 books to readers of every type. And we’ve got good news— TBR makes a novel gift for the book lover on your list! All your gift recipient has to do is fill out a survey about their reading likes and dislikes, and our expert bibliologists will use their...2024-12-1349 min
Lending VoicesMairi's Musings - Episode 1 - Mairi reviews Butter by Asako YuzukiIn her debut episode, Mairi reviews the novel Butter by Asako Yuzuki. Look out for future episodes featuring reviews, poetry readings, stories, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1305 min
Reset ObywatelskiJapońska kobieta i kult szczupłego ciała - Anna Wołcyrz - Blanka Dżugaj #AzjaIncognita
Bycie kobietą w Japonii nie jest łatwe. Jej codziennością są ogromne oczekiwania społeczne - od gorszych niż u mężczyzn perspektyw zawodowych począwszy, do wymagania szczupłej sylwetki przy jednoczesnych doskonałych umiejętnościach kulinarnych kończąc.
O próbach oparcia się kultowi szczupłego ciała, życiu na własnych zasadach i relacjach damsko-męskich w kontekście powieści "Masło" Asako Yuzuki Blanka Dżugaj porozmawia z Anną Wołcyrz, japonistką i tłumaczką.
2024-12-101h 43NielsenIQ BookData's The Bestsellers podcast#4 — November 2024 bestsellers + genres that spike at ChristmasPhilip and Belle count down the UK's top 20 bestselling books in the month of November (03.02), reveal their "Beyond the Bestsellers" picks (14.45), and chat about genres that enjoy sales spikes at Christmas in "Under the Spotlight" (26.14). Along the way they discuss the stonking sales of the latest Booker Prize winner, non-fiction books currently selling for under £10 that could be good options for listeners participating in office Secret Santas, "achievable" world records, and colouring in. Link to the recent Booker Prize announcement Link to the Guinness World Records page: "most piercings in a lifetime (female)" Link to The...2024-12-0953 min
Skyla-Osaki(Read) PDF Butter BY Asako Yuzuki in Kindlestart Download or Read ebook Butter Written by Asako Yuzuki PDF Visit Link Bellow You Can Download or Read Book online for free Visit Book Here 👉 https://plotbooklibs.blogspot.com/id/0008679231 Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Summary : The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story.There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said...2024-11-2300 min
Foiled Burglary: How Community Vigilance and Police Collaboration Brought a Criminal to JusticeDiscover "Butter"Discover "Butter" - An Auditory Delight!If you're on the lookout for your next gripping audiobook, look no further than "Butter" by Asako Yuzuki. This unabridged edition brings the story to life with the mesmerizing narration of Hanako Footman, published by Fourth Estate.About the Book: "Butter" is a heartfelt exploration of the complexities of life, identity, and relationships. Yuzuki’s writing captivates the listener, weaving a tale that's both poignant and relatable. With Footman's skillful narration, every character is brought to vivid life, offering a fully immersive experience that will have you eagerly anticipating ea...2024-11-2202 min
Smashing SecurityDigital arrest scams and stream-jackingIn our latest episode we discuss how a woman hid under the bed after scammers told her she was under "digital arrest", how hackers are hijacking YouTube channels through malicious sponsorship deals, and how one phone company is turning the tables on fraudsters through deepfake AI.All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Maria Varmazis.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:...2024-11-2144 min
Auscast Literature ChannelEpisode 47: Markus Zusak’s “Three Wild Dogs and the Truth” + revisiting Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”Markus Zusak uses words like “challenging” and “ complex” to describe his three dogs, Reuben, Archie and Frosty. In this interview Zusak recounts the joy of remembering his hounds in all their unvarnished glory for this, his first memoir. Also, the challenge of recording his own audio books, the old favourites he likes to read and re-read “forensically”, and which of his favourite books piqued Archie’s literary tastebuds! + Our beloved reviewers of literary classics, Kylie Cardell and Lisa Bennett, return to reassess Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”. Kylie has read it many times and Lisa for the first t...2024-11-2045 min
TsundokuEpisode 47: Markus Zusak’s “Three Wild Dogs and the Truth” + revisiting Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”Markus Zusak uses words like “challenging” and “ complex” to describe his three dogs, Reuben, Archie and Frosty. In this interview Zusak recounts the joy of remembering his hounds in all their unvarnished glory for this, his first memoir. Also, the challenge of recording his own audio books, the old favourites he likes to read and re-read “forensically”, and which of his favourite books piqued Archie’s literary tastebuds! + Our beloved reviewers of literary classics, Kylie Cardell and Lisa Bennett, return to reassess Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”. Kylie has read it many times and Lisa for the first t...2024-11-2045 min
The Book Maven: A Literary RevueWriting as Therapy with Jessica Hendry NelsonJessica Hendry Nelson joins me to talk about memoir vs. creative nonfiction, ownership over a story, and therapeutic outlets in writing. Jessica’s novel, Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief, came out in September of 2023 with The University of Georgia Press. In Pop! Goes the Culture, I discuss manmade monsters in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos, and docuseries Chimp Crazy on HBO Max. These stories call to question what makes a human: communication, community, or creation? This week, my Six Recs are: Dead in Long Beach California by Venita Blackburn, List...2024-10-2526 min
The Book Maven: A Literary RevueWriting as Therapy with Jessica Hendry NelsonJessica Hendry Nelson joins me to talk about memoir vs. creative nonfiction, ownership over a story, and therapeutic outlets in writing. Jessica’s novel, Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief, came out in September of 2023 with The University of Georgia Press. In Pop! Goes the Culture, I discuss manmade monsters in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Poor Things by Yorgos Lanthimos, and docuseries Chimp Crazy on HBO Max. These stories call to question what makes a human: communication, community, or creation? This week, my Six Recs are: Dead in Long Beach California by Venita Blackburn, List...2024-10-2526 min
InfatuatedMargarine and Dry ShavingThis week, Emily tells us about butter and journalism in Butter by Asako Yuzuki, while Rebecca shares a strange neighbourhood in Whoever You Are, Honey by Olivia Gatwood. We catch up on our summers, discuss Paul Mescal's love life, and Emily shares her new crafty hobby!
Our infatuations:
Butter - Asako Yuzuki
Whoever You Are, Honey - Olivia Gatwood
The Secret of Us - Gracie Abrams
The Infatuated Mix - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YjGlH5FkuYe0jLdWTT4oH?si=BmCCbA96TPKD9AJXykhAaA
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Two Girls One Book - Book Club Podcast99. ButterSend us a textWelcome to Episode 99! Congratulations on making it this far!This month's featured read is Butter by Asako Yuzuki (translated by Polly Barton).Listen on for our spoiler free thoughts and feelings.2024-10-1536 min
You're BookedDawn O'Porter - You're BookedThis week we are in the esteemed company of novelist, journalist, broadcaster and all-around inspiration, the wonderful Dawn O'Porter! Dawn is the author of the bestselling mega-hits The Cows, So Lucky, Cat Lady and her latest is the highly anticipated sequel to Paper Aeroplanes and Goose, Honey Bee. She has presented a vast array of television documentaries and hosts the 'Dawn Loves' WH Smith book club. We talked to her about the genius of Jeanette Winterson, inappropriate honeymoon beach reading, books about farts and how deviating from the TBR pile can lead you to your new favourite book. Find...2024-09-3048 min
Loverbouquin#111 - Achats londoniens et soupe à la tomate 🍅Deux nez bouchés, beaucoup d'enthousiasme pour de la soupe à la tomate et des achats londoniens d'occasion à gogo. Voici le programme de cet épisode 111, dans lequel Flavie et Laura se livrent à des fous rires, des résumés mal dits et déjà une envie de se retrouver.
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Les Eclats, Bret Easton Ellis
Katie, Michael McDowell
Blackwater, Michael McDowell
Monstrilio, Gerardo Samano Cordova
Butter, Asako Yuzuki
L’hiver dernier je me suis séparée de toi, Fuminori Nakamura
The bull from the sea, Mary Renault
Ariadne, Juliette Saint
Cruauté et Civilisation, Roland Auguet
Th...2024-09-291h 11
Everything Cookbooks102: Lara Hamilton of Book LarderMolly and Kate speak with Lara Hamilton, the owner of Book Larder Seattle's community cookbook store. Lara shares the motivations behind opening the store, why Seattle was the perfect base and how she sees the connection between food and books. We learn the origins behind the name, location and design of the store as well as some behind the scenes insights into ordering, event planning and curating its unique selection. Lara talks about her thoughts on trends, author platforms and building a space that is a must stop on author tour before revealing her most anticipated Fall titles.2024-09-2550 min
The Closet Writer ChroniclesRabia Kapoor: A Girl In Love With WordsThe episode opens with Rabia talking about what creativity means to her. We talk about her earliest memories of being creative and how her school and family played a role in building her creative interests. We delve into her process as a writer and talk about voice and being vulnerable. Rabia also shares her thoughts on social media and how studying writing has helped her hone her skills. Later, we exchange book recommendations. The episode ends with a piece written and narrated by Rabia.
Rabia Kapoor is a writer from Mumbai. She is primarily...2024-09-211h 32
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 7: Bookish Fitness + How To Fit In Books When We Don't Want ToOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: How books will always be there for us and how ratings easily influence reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: answering the question “How do you handle reading a book you’re not going to enjoy or HAVE to read”. from listener Adrienne. The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the...2024-09-1658 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 7: Bookish Fitness + How To Fit In Books When We Don't Want ToOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: How books will always be there for us and how ratings easily influence readingCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: answering the question “How do you handle reading a book you’re not going to enjoy or HAVE to read”. from listener Adrienne.The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the...2024-09-1600 min
PoptillæggetOasis: Drama, flabethed og oversete sangeDer er opstået kaotiske tilstande, efter at britpopgruppen Oasis annoncerede deres genopståen ovenpå 15 års pause. Billetterne til deres stadionturné er blevet revet væk, og nogle forsøger nu at videresælge dem for op imod 50.000 danske kroner. Selv om søskendebandet på dramatisk vis gik fra hinanden i 2009, kan det føles som om, at de aldrig helt har været væk, når man endnu en gang hører ’Wonderwall’ spillet på en spansk guitar rundt om et lejrbål. Derfor dykker vi i denne uge af Poptillægget ned i musikken og taler om, hvordan Oasis mind...2024-09-061h 10
Straight UpBumper book special: from 2024’s hottest titles to all-time fave readsWe’re talking books this week, hunnies, as what better time of year than to get stuck into some summer reads than holiday szn? From the hottest books of 2024 (think: Butter, Blue Sisters and Brotherless Night) to the all-time faves we're still thinking about years on, these are the titles we suggest adding to your bucket-list immediately. Thank you so much for your reccs so far, we've added the ones we didn't get a chance to talk about today below and will keep on ploughing through, please do send more! We are so excited to have finally an...2024-08-2248 minRead or DeadMysteries & Thrillers for Women in Translation Month!Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books for Women in Translation Month!Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter!Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships...2024-08-0945 min
A Pair of BookendsSeason Finale: Claire Daverley on Summer reading, creating relatable characters & successFor today's Bonus episode before a little Summer break, Hannah was joined by the wonderful Claire Daverley, author of Talking at Night. They discuss Summer reading plans, success after rejection, writing about OCD, the books Claire has loved this year & lots more, thank you also to those of you who submitted questions for Claire! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a free way to support the pod and it means the world! For more exclusive content you can also support via https://www.patreon.com/APairofBookendsYou can follow Claire via In...2024-08-0756 min
Bilingual BentoEpisode 11: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a BookwormLife got busy, busy, busy! But I've managed to find time to really into some Japanese literature. In this weeks podcast I talk about family, news, manga and some books I've read recently. If you have any recommendations be sure to let me know - if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.Link to the things I talked about in this weeks episode:Trump Assassination Attempt: https://www.theguardian...2024-07-2231 min
Zelené světloJaká je práce v knižním marketingu? Někdy jako práce hovniválaObčas se nás někdo zeptá, jak jsme se dostaly k naší práci v marketingu pro knihkupectví - tak jsme nahrály celou epizodu, která tenhle příběh popisuje a taky blábolí o tom, proč ji máme rády. Ano, i skrze hovniválskou metaforu.
Kromě toho taky reflektujeme uplynulé offline akce, které jsme měly tu čest prožít. A máme na vás hromadu otázek, tak budeme děsně vděčné, když si najdete čas na ně odpovědět
Naše tipy na čtení na závěr:
Butter (Asako Yuzuki)
Obrys (Ra...2024-07-221h 28
Paperback PerfumesActualisationWhen making your way in life - what does it look like to be brave and go with your heart? Map of the Heart is an Australian fragrance brand founded by Sarah Blair. The brand was started by Sarah and Jeffrey Darling, who were both working in film and became fascinated with fragrance. The fragrances are known for their unique bottle designs and the scents are crafted with a focus on authenticity and emotion. The conversation also touches on themes of body image, racism, and the power dynamics within relationships. However, because there is...2024-07-091h 27
Licensed Poetics15. I Love Meaning! A Special Episode ft. LP friendsLP is going out-of-studio! In this very special episode recorded between Shanghai and the Blue Mountains, a few recurring guests and new voices share their recent reads! We talk about a book that should have remained a Twitter feed instead of being published, Derek's penchant for disappearing because he's totally fictional, and the fact that meaning is awesome and Abby loves it.
Guests in order of appearance: Cady, Marlene, Eezu, Maja, Derek, Abby
Marlene's substack https://marlenejo.substack.com/
Find everyone on LP's Insta @licensedpoetics
Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee...2024-07-0755 min
CV con Judith Vives📚 Lecturas de junio (ensayo feminista, ¿la nueva sally rooney?)¡Feliz verano! Os deseo momentos de lectura a la fresca y también bajo el sol abrasador pero con un agua fresquita al lado.Libros mencionados (en orden):Butter de Asako YuzukiTraumacore: Crónicas de una disociación feminista de Núria Gómez GabrielHombres Puros de Mohamed Mbougar SarrAstrid Parker doesn’t fail de Ashley Herring BlakeLa virginidad no existe. ¿O sí? De Miriam Jiménez LastraOkay days de Jenny Mustard2024-06-3034 min
Something to Eat and Something to ReadButter, by Asako YuzukiOur book this episode is Butter, by Asako Yuzuki (translated by Polly Barton). And it sparked a very ‘alive’ conversation on appetites, cake boundaries and whether a bowl of rice, butter and soy sauce can truly awaken an appetite for life.As always, you don’t have to have read the book to follow along. Although, we both did love it and would recommend you do! It’s a very layered, clever and thought provoking read.Here’s the publisher’s synopsis;Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Ce...2024-06-2750 min
Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book ClubButter by Asako YuzukiThis week's book guest is Butter by Asako Yuzuki.Sara and Cariad discuss dairy products, ramen, soya sauce, not murdering, misogyny and Pot Noodles. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss eating disorders, weight loss, fat phobia and generally disordered eating.Butter by Asako Yuzuki is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.C...2024-06-2044 minRead or DeadFrom Page to ScreenKatie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books that they’d love to see turned into films, TV series, or mini-series.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter!Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with our Better Living Through Books newsletter. Better Living Through Books is your resource for reading material that helps you live the life you want. From self-help to cookbooks to parenting to personal finance, relationships, and mo...2024-06-1450 min
Seitenweise Glück#43: Sommergefühle: Romane von Jenny Han und Carley FortuneKanada oder amerikanische Ostküste? Ans Meer oder ins Strandhaus? Erste Liebe oder zweite Chance? Hört sich alles gut an, oder? Dann macht es wie Hella und Dörte und lest einfach sowohl Carley Fortunes „Nächsten Sommer am See“ und „Der Sommer als ich schön wurde“ von Jenny Han. „Nächsten Sommer am See“ ist nach dem Bestseller „Fünf Sommer mit Dir“ der zweite Roman der kanadischen Autorin Carley Fortune. In ihm kehrt Protagonistin Fern zurück an den Ort ihrer Kindheit, das idyllische „Brookbanks Ressort“. Ihre Mutter, die dieses Urlaubsparadies führte, ist überraschend verstor...2024-06-1435 min
Miriorama. Una hora de cultura con B&VMiriorama #198 - Butter, Patos, Daaaaaalí!, Playing KafkaEsta semana tenemos un programa normal, canónico, con dos personas hablando, todo radio buena. hHblamos de columnistas avinagrados, Chaplin, copyright, el JFFO o terror, escuchamos a Taisan Kao (Los archivos secretos del dr. Orloff) comerse unos caramelos de Yakult que le regalamos y recomendamos:
· SANTUARIO CULTURAL: Museu del còmic i la il·lustració, en Sant Cugat
· NOVELA: La gula (Butter), de Asako Yuzuki
· CÓMIC: Patos, de Kate Beaton
· PELÍCULA: Daaaaaalí!, de Quentien Dupieux
· VIDEOJUEGO: Playing Kafka, de Charles Games y el Instituto Goethe
Además, suenan Wolf Alice y The Decemberists.2024-06-111h 00Miriorama. Una hora de cultura con B&VMiriorama #198 - Butter, Patos, Daaaaaalí!, Playing KafkaEsta semana tenemos un programa normal, canónico, con dos personas hablando, todo radio buena. hHblamos de columnistas avinagrados, Chaplin, copyright, el JFFO o terror, escuchamos a Taisan Kao (Los archivos secretos del dr. Orloff) comerse unos caramelos de Yakult que le regalamos y recomendamos:
· SANTUARIO CULTURAL: Museu del còmic i la il·lustració, en Sant Cugat
· NOVELA: La gula (Butter), de Asako Yuzuki
· CÓMIC: Patos, de Kate Beaton
· PELÍCULA: Daaaaaalí!, de Quentien Dupieux
· VIDEOJUEGO: Playing Kafka, de Charles Games y el Instituto Goethe
Además, suenan Wolf Alice y The Decemberists.2024-06-111h 00
Babes Read Books3. May Recap + Book Chats With Michael - Horrorween In JuneWelcome to Babes Read Books. A bookish podcast to talk about the books we’ve read, are currently reading, and what’s next on our lists. In this episode I sit down with my friend Michael aka Miskytoe. We recap our May 2024 reading lists, chat about all things horror, and talk about what’s coming up next for June. Books in this episode:A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. SummersTender Is The Flesh by Agustina BazterricaPlayground by Aron BeauregardSlaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegu...2024-06-0337 min
Two Book Nerds TalkingTBNT S07E03 | Food, Murder, and Power in Butter by Asako YuzukiWe're talking about Butter by Asako Yuzuki (translated by Polly Barton) in this episode. Whew! There's a lot to unpack in this book, from delectable desciptions of food, to possible murders, the power struggle between the characters... this book is so much more than it seems. Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, "The Konkatsu Killer", the books is about gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has c...2024-05-241h 02
The Book Club ReviewBrowsing the So Many Damn Books bookshelf, with Christopher Hermelin • #159So Many Damn Books podcast creator and host Christoper Hermelin joins Kate to swap book recommendations and discuss the magic of book club, recent book discoveries and bookish pet peeves. EPISODE BOOK LIST The Eyes & The Impossible by Dave Eggers A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers McSweeney’s magazine, including The Panorama issue How I Won A Nobel Prize by Julius Taranto Non-Fiction by Julie Myerson Butter by Asako Yuzuki (Polly Barton, trans.) Mild Vertigo by Mieko Kanai (Polly Barton, tr...2024-04-2947 min
The Book Club ReviewBrowsing the So Many Damn Books bookshelf, with Christopher Hermelin • #159So Many Damn Books podcast creator and host Christoper Hermelin joins Kate to swap book recommendations and discuss the magic of book club, recent book discoveries and bookish pet peeves. EPISODE BOOK LIST The Eyes & The Impossible by Dave Eggers A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers McSweeney’s magazine, including The Panorama issue How I Won A Nobel Prize by Julius Taranto Non-Fiction by Julie Myerson Butter by Asako Yuzuki (Polly Barton, trans.) Mild Vertigo by Mieko Kanai (Polly Barton, tr...2024-04-2949 min
Stories in Two - Book PodcastS06E11 - "Bookish Delights: Mini Haul & Reading Update"In this week's episode of Stories in Two, we're back with a quick update on our recent reads and a mini book haul that's sure to satisfy your bookish cravings! Join us as we dive into the pages of some captivating reads, including: "Cult Classic" by Sloane Crosley "Barcelona" by Mary Costello "The Rise" by Shari Low & Ross King "Is This Ok?" by Harriet Gibsone "Butter" by Asako Yuzuki "Pretty Girls" by Karin Slaughter We'll be sharing our thoughts, reactions from each book...2024-04-2434 minStories in Two - Book PodcastS06E11 - "Bookish Delights: Mini Haul & Reading Update"In this week's episode of Stories in Two, we're back with a quick update on our recent reads and a mini book haul that's sure to satisfy your bookish cravings! Join us as we dive into the pages of some captivating reads, including: "Cult Classic" by Sloane Crosley "Barcelona" by Mary Costello "The Rise" by Shari Low & Ross King "Is This Ok?" by Harriet Gibsone "Butter" by Asako Yuzuki "Pretty Girls" by Karin Slaughter We'll be sharing our thoughts, reactions from each book...2024-04-2434 min