Liv

Liv asked Bonnie Garmus:

I really loved "Lessons in Chemistry". It was truly a highlight of this year. I am curious what next are you going to publish. I would love to know if you were at any point involved in the adaptation of your book?

Bonnie Garmus Sorry for the long absence, Liv! In answer to your question, I'm working on something completely different right now, and while it doesn't focus on feminism, it does explore another passion of mine. As for the adaptation, I wasn't really involved. Many thanks for reading!

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A Goodreads user asked Bonnie Garmus:

I am a chemist trained at Berkeley, I am intrigued yet scared. I have been burned by so many chemists in literature...especially depictions of women. But its sad my 90s experience was probably the same as this from the blurb, and as that of Ellen Swallow Richards, one assumes. I'm probably really the target audience, yet scared of reliving that mess. Thoughts? FWIW I'm a great cook and lived by Julia's house, lol

Clarisa Rucabado Butler

Clarisa Rucabado Butler asked Bonnie Garmus:

Great book at all levels: thank you!! Very good names for all your characters, especially Elizabeth's surname. Any reason behind it? How did you "find" it?

Ann James

Ann James asked Bonnie Garmus:

Loving 'Lessons', thank you so much for writing. I know many ladies of the novels' era and they speak of similar attitudes to women in the workplace you describe but did you find the science industry worse than other disciplines? I'm enjoying the interplay between power vs ability & how men seem to interpret this sexually. Oh nature! Your little joke!

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