Lessons in Chemistry
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.
But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show
Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.
Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters,
Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.
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Bonnie Garmus
Bonnie Garmus is a writer whose words invite readers into worlds that are as captivating as they are unconventional. With a background that spans both the sciences and the arts, she draws on her diverse experiences to craft stories that are rich in humor, wit, and heart. Her debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, made an immediate splash, quickly becoming a global phenomenon for its sharp prose, clever characterizations, and a protagonist who defies the expectations of her time.
Lessons in Chemistry
Lessons in Chemistry is a brilliantly unconventional series that defies the typical boundaries of both science fiction and historical fiction. Set in the 1960s, it follows the life of Elizabeth Zott, a chemist whose passion for her field collides headfirst with the sexist restrictions of her time. But what makes this series truly standout is how it explores the intersection of intelligence, resilience, and the need for change.
Lessons in Chemistry consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
