Bonnie Garmus: Lessons in Chemistry

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Bonnie Garmus talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her debut novel, LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY, which has been getting a ton of buzz since it came out in April. It was a “Good Morning America” Book Club selection for April and an instant New York Times bestseller. Bonnie shares that one day she walked away from a meeting, headed to her desk, and banged out the first chapter of the book --- and explains what inspired that. She also talks about Elizabeth Zott being a character in an earlier book draft, where her role was not part of the main storyline, and why she loves writing her. She studied chemistry to write this book and brought on chemist friends to check her work lest the publisher’s copywriters needed to brush up on their science skills. She discusses why she wanted to set the book against the timing of the late ’50s and ’60s. Carol guesses why Bonnie’s dog is named 99; Bonnie likes her idea, but that is not the reason. They also explore the rest of the characters, including the amazing dog Six-Thirty.
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@grapelor Жыл бұрын

I just finished this book. It was my Christmas present from my daughter in law, and once I started reading it, I couldn’t stop! Spent all Christmas Day reading. Such a great story. Thank you Bonnie!

@clairchapwell3306 Жыл бұрын

such a wonderful book! I'm telling everyone. I can't remember the last time I read such a good book.

@Ezada Жыл бұрын

I just finished "Lessons in Chemistry" and it was irresistible. I can't wait for Her next book

@VocalsByLocals Жыл бұрын

Discovering why she wrote the book is fascinating. She's such a fun person and the book is awesome sauce. Thank you for this sweet interview.

@Blackcat2005 10 ай бұрын

I just loved the book. Happy to watch the interview with the author or Lessons in Chemistry. It's my book club's read for this month.

@christinea9187 Жыл бұрын

No offense but please let the author speak more, we don’t need all your anecdotes. I wanted to hear from Bonnie Garmus, please.

@sharonwojciechowski1044 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fascinating book and very interesting topic!!👍😊

@beckypeters4136 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous book. Bonnie Garmus seems to be a very patient and friendly individual. She must be to endure such a chatty interrogation by Carol Fitzgerald. Personally I would have rather heard more from Bonnie first-hand.

@user-qh8wx8be7k Жыл бұрын

I LOVE THE COVER OF THE BOOK! DON’T LISTEN to the women in STEM they are over thinking it. A). The cover is exactly what made me pickup the book and start reading. The pencil and the test tubes are enough of a ‘nod’ toward her intelligence. This cover is greasy - It stands out! The fact that this *IS* a Rom Com, it’s funny *AND* it makes serious points about women in the workforce *AND* issues with the church is an absolute bonus. It makes the book a trifecta! (Romance, Comedy & exposing Serious Issues/injustice). B). If this was marketed as a book about women fighting to be taken seriously in a male dominated workforce…. Not as many women would have read it and loved it as we have. I am a retired tech exec and can totally relate to the workplace trauma that Elizabeth suffered, but The STEM women are just over thinking it. C) I love the fact that Elizabeth was drop dead gorgeous *AND* super intelligent at the same time. That combination was fabulous. Don’t apologize for a book cover that jumps off the shelf and makes people want to pick it up! Job One in book selling!

@Bravosmom1 Жыл бұрын

Another fabulous interview! Thank you !! I am listening to “Lessons in Chemistry “ on audible right now and love it. The narrator is perfect. I grew up in the 50s and really enjoy this story. 🎉🎉🎉

@blueskyearthkrish7134 Жыл бұрын

I just finished listening ! Agree the narrator was very good , it really made me think about the struggles women went through , the women who came before us

@margotbw4660 Жыл бұрын

Pencils are FORBIDDEN in labs .. you must always write in ink and only use a single strike through line to retract something. It's imperative that everything is recorded, for better or for worse. No erasing!!!