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#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.
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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“I didn't know what to expect from this story, but it impressed me the whole way through. It wasn't exactly gripping in the sense of an intense story, but I still found that once I picked it up, I just couldn't stop. The characters were so believable and their experiences made them perfectly flawed (even the dog had more personality that just "throw the ball!"). Overall, I loved that the portrayal of Elizabeth and how she overcame issues in her own way. I will recommend this book to anyone!”Believable charactersMulti-layered charactersBeautifully writtenOriginal writingUnpredictableRealistic settingThought-provokingMisogynySexual assault
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“I absolutely loved this book and wasn’t expecting to. The characters were relatable, yet fictional characters. The story was beautiful, heart-breaking, and wholesome. The character of Elizabeth Zott was truely a fascinating woman, a head of her time. ❤️”Believable charactersCharacters change and growOriginal writingAddictiveFast-pacedRealistic settingHeartbreakingThought-provokingAbuseSexual assault
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“Charming, brainy, and brave. This book was raw and real. I think this character will stick with me for a while. An absolute must-read. The lovable literary dog was just an extra bonus. 💕”Multi-layered charactersBeautifully writtenOriginal writingRealistic settingThought-provokingMisogynySexual assault
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“This took me a bit to get into, but once I did, I couldn’t put it down. Remembering this makes my heart warm and chuckle fondly. I loved the humor and the intelligence throughout the story. It was so many things from heart wrenching to entertaining to introspective. The characters and Six-Thirty left an impact on me.”Funny writingThought-provokingSexual assault
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“I’m laughing and crying at the same time. I love Elizabeth Zott. I’m excited to see this become a show in the fall on Apple TV!!!!”Reviewed in:Read Between the Wines
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