Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus, tells a story at the intersection of 1960s science and feminism. Brilliant, yet underappreciated chemist Elizabeth Zott, navigates the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field while striving to make her groundbreaking discoveries. When Elizabeth finds herself fired from her lab, she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show, and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives.
So the question is, do you want to read the book before or after watching the new Apple TV+ miniseries “Lessons in Chemistry,” which premiered October 13? Starring Brie Larson, the show balances the humor and drama of the book and showcases mid-century fashion in costumes and set design, immersing viewers in the era’s atmosphere.
Find interviews with the filmmakers and reviews of the book:
- Egan, E. (2022, Apr 10). ‘Lessons in chemistry,’ by Bonnie Garmus. New York Times Book Review, 14.
- Herman, A. (2023). Lessons in Chemistry. Variety, 361(13), 93–94.
- Peters, F. (2023, Oct 7). The ‘Lessons in chemistry’ team was nervous about adapting the bestseller. The Daily Beast.
- Plummer, T. (2023, Oct 17). How Lessons in Chemistry Reinvents Classic 1950s Costuming. Harper’s Bazaar.com.
Lessons in Chemistry is located in the John T. Richardson Library Unwind the Mind Collection. Call Number: 813.6 G2339L 2022
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