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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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Author Bonnie Garmus’ shrewd and funny debut follows the fate of brilliant Elizabeth Zott, who uses her success as a chemist—and later, an unlikely cooking show star—to change the status quo for women in repressive 1960s America. An adaptation of Lessons in Chemistry is slated for Apple TV+ next year, with Brie Larson in the lead role.

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