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Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel


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#1 GLOBAL BESTSELLER WITH MORE THAN 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD • 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. • STREAM ON APPLE TV+

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.

From the Publisher

A woman ahead of her time. But exactly right for ours. Now in paperback.A woman ahead of her time. But exactly right for ours. Now in paperback.

Bold, smart and often hilarious look at the value of so-called women's work says Real SimpleBold, smart and often hilarious look at the value of so-called women's work says Real Simple

Irresistible, satisfying, and full of fuel says the New York Times Book ReviewIrresistible, satisfying, and full of fuel says the New York Times Book Review

Tackles feminism, resilience, and rationalism in a fun and refreshing way, says BuzzfeedTackles feminism, resilience, and rationalism in a fun and refreshing way, says Buzzfeed

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593314484
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593314487
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.16 x 0.81 x 7.96 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Humorous Fiction #53 in Literary Fiction (Books) #1,453 in Genre Literature & Fiction
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Customers say

Customers find this novel easy to read and entertaining, with a fast-moving plot that grabs them from the first page. The book features strong female characters and makes readers laugh and cry, with one customer noting its witty dialogue. Customers describe it as heart-wrenching and uplifting, with one review highlighting its poignant moments.

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