Great reads

Zoe West shares her picks for the week

- Zoe West

Hooked

by Asako Yuzuki, translated by Polly Barton (£14.99, HB, HarperCollins)

From the author of the popular novel Butter comes a psychological story following Eriko, whose seemingly perfect life masks deep loneliness, as she becomes fixated on the glamorous blogger Shōko. After Eriko tracks Shōko down at her favourite restaurant and befriends her, their unlikely friendship spirals into obsession in a tense exploration of modern connection and identity. With sharp insight and unforgettable tension, the emotional twists make the characters' inner worlds vivid and compelling. A gripping, unsettling read.

A Far-Flung Life

by ML Stedman (£20, HB, Transworld)