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Book Synopsis: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GMA BOOK CLUB PICK • Meet Elizabeth Zott: “a gifted research chemist, absurdly self-assured and immune to social convention” (The Washington Post) in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show. • APPLE TV+ SERIES COMING LATER THIS YEAR This novel is “irresistible, satisfying and full of fuel” (The New York Times Book Review) and “witty, sometimes hilarious...the Catch-22 of early feminism” (Stephen King, via Twitter).
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Oprah Daily, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek
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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Experience the irresistible allure of Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel, a #1 New York Times bestseller and a captivating GMA Book Club pick. Follow the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth Zott, a gifted research chemist in 1960s California, as she breaks barriers and defies societal norms. This remarkable tale will whisk you away into a world of ambition, love, and unexpected twists that will leave you craving for more.
Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Elizabeth Zott navigates her way through the male-dominated world of science at Hastings Research Institute. With her brilliant mind and determination, she strives for equality amidst skepticism and prejudice. Alongside her stands Calvin Evans, a Nobel prize-nominated genius who falls head over heels for Elizabeth's exceptional intellect. Their extraordinary chemistry transcends the boundaries of scientific achievements, leading to a love story like no other.
Discover the unexpected twist that takes Elizabeth from the laboratory to the limelight, as she becomes the unsuspecting star of the nation's favorite cooking show: Supper at Six. Elizabeth's revolutionary cooking techniques defy convention and challenge the status quo. With each episode, she not only teaches women how to create culinary masterpieces but also empowers them to rise above societal expectations. As her influence spreads, opposition arises, and Elizabeth finds herself at the forefront of a movement for change.
Lessons in Chemistry is a witty and hilarious masterpiece that captures the essence of early feminism. Its satirical yet poignant narrative will have you laughing out loud and provoke introspection on the societal norms of the past. The novel has received critical acclaim, named as a best book of the year by The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Oprah Daily, Entertainment Weekly, and Newsweek.
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