Lessons in Chemistry

Lessons in Chemistry (2022) is the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant scientist who has the misfortune of being a woman in 1950s America. After a frustrating failed academic career, Zott finds success in an unlikely place: as the host of a television cooking show.

• Foodies interested in the science behind cooking
• Feminists looking for a window into the history of women in STEM
• Anyone who appreciates stories that are sharp and warm-hearted

Bonnie Garmus is a copywriter and creative director who has worked across the fields of medicine and tech. Lessons in Chemistry, her first novel, is an international best seller.