Bonnie Garmus
MEDIA
Humans naturally want to belong—it’s part
of our biology. But our society makes us feel
that we’re never good enough to belong.
"A book that sparks joy with every page...it had
me laughing one minute and air-punching the next."
ELIZABETH DAY/ author of How to Fail
"Lessons in Chemistry is a page-turning and
highly satisfying tale: zippy, zesty, and Zotty."
MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD/ author of Great Circle
"I loved Lessons in Chemistry and
am devastated to have finished it!"
NIGELLA LAWSON/food writer
READ
"She Moved From the Chem Lab to the Kitchen, but Not by Choice" - The New York Times Book review
"At age 64, debut novelist Bonnie Garmus makes the case for experience" - The Washington Post review
"‘Lessons in Chemistry’ catalyzes science, cooking, and humor" - Christian Science Monitor review
"Witty, fast-paced and unabashedly amusing" - Literary Review
"The right comic formula" - The Observer review
Best New Book, April 2022 - Christian Science Monitor
Review and Interview - The Irish Examiner
"The 10 best books to read this month" - Good Housekeeping
"A snappy, fresh debut that thoroughly deserves the hype" - iNews
"Best books 2022: Novels our books editor predicts you won't be able to put down" - Woman & Home
A novel lesson in 1960s chemistry - Chemical and Engineering news
On Her Shelf - Parade Magazine
Se amate "La fantastica signora Maisel", non potete perdervi “Lezioni di chimica” - Vogue Italia review (in Italian)
18 new works of fiction to read this spring: New York Times
"A more adorable plea for rationalism and gender equality would be hard to find"
The Best Books of 2022 (so far) - Real Simple
From scientist to celebrity chef: read this funny 1960s fable - The Telegraph, March 2022
(behind paywall)
Five Books in Which Romance Sneaks Up on You - The Atlantic
our most anticipated new book releases of 2022 - Barnes & Noble
Author interview - The Bookseller (cover story)
10 best debut novelists of 2022 - The Observer
5 New Book Releases to Read This April - The Today Show
22 books the Read with Jenna community can't wait to read in 2022
13 writers to watch in 2022 - Bookpage
Top pick April 2022 - library reads
Most anticipated books of 2022 - parade
The Fiction Books You Cannot Miss - Stylist UK
Best books 2022 - Good Housekeeping UK
24 Debut Releases To Get Your Hands On In 2022 - The Nerd Daily
Most anticipated books of 2022 - The National
Doubleday triumphs in sixteen publisher auction - bookseller.com
Copywriter's book emerges as big book at Frankfurt - Publisher's weekly
Confessions of a Debut Novelist - Penguin UK interview
Bonnie Garmus and Felicity Blunt Interview
First look at Lessons in Chemistry - Entertainment Weekly
Brie Larson to star in Apple show Lessons in Chemistry - vulture.com
"On par with Beth Harmon of The Queen’s Gambit, Elizabeth Zott swept me away with her intellect, honesty, and unapologetic selfhood. Lessons in Chemistry is a story for all the smart girls who refuse to dumb themselves down despite a culture that demands otherwise. Though a creation of the 50s & 60s, Zott is a feminist icon for our time."
Rachel Yoder/ author of Nightbitch
"A timeless book, written with furious elegance, black humour
and delightful quirk. Elizabeth Zott is an iconic heroine - a feminist
who refuses to be quashed, a mother who believes that her child is a person to behold, rather than to mould, and who will leave you,
and the lens through which you see the world, quite changed."
Pandora Sykes/ journalist, broadcaster, and author of
How Do We Know We're Doing It Right?
"Original, fresh, tender, funny and warm... Elizabeth Zott is the most wonderful character.Just fantastic."
Sinead Moriarty/ author
LISTEN
Book of the Day - Weekend Edition, NPR
The Women's Podcast
Woman's Hour - BBC Radio Four (at 45:15 minutes)
Radio Interview - The Ray D'Arcy Show
BBC Radio 4 Review (at about 23 minutes)
Mooch.fm - podcast with Anthony Scaramuchi
Penguin Podcast UK: Bonnie Garmus with Isy Suttie
Behind the Spine: Bonnie Garmus with Mark Heywood
Poured Over: The Barnes & Noble Podcast: Bonnie Garmus with Miwa Messer
Joined Up Writing Podcast: Bonnie Garmus with Wayne Kelly
Writers Block Podcast: Bonnie Garmus with Ron Block
Superior Reads Podcast: Bonnie Garmus with Lin Salisbury
Moms Don't Have Time to Read: Bonnie Garmus with Zibby Owens
The Real Writing Process: Bonnie Garmus with Tom Pepperdine
Books Reccos: Between the Pages: Bonnie Garmus with Jess & Lauren
Books in Common NW with Bonnie Garmus & Claire Lombardo
Bonnie Garmus with Timothy Hodge
Sarah's Bookshelves Reading Special with Susie
Derek McFadden - Writing while Handicapped podcast
Leo Flowers - Before You Kill Yourself podcast
"A vibrant and original story of hope and staying true to yourself. Laugh-out-loud funny and brimming with life, generosity and courage."
Rachel Joyce/ author
'Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is the most charming, life-enhancing novel I’ve read in ages. It’s funny, clever, slightly whimsical without being in any way cutesy, and a perfect delight... Very strongly recommend.'
India Knight/ The Sunday Times
"Lessons in Chemistry is a breath of fresh air--
a witty, propulsive, and refreshingly hopeful novel populated
with singular characters. This book is an utter delight--
wry, warm, and compulsively readable."
Claire Lombardo/ author of The Most Fun We Ever Had