Lessons in Chemistry: Our book clubbers on a vibrant, original novel

Episode 553: The Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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American author Bonnie Garmus
The Irish Times Women's Podcast: Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry. Photograph: Serena Bolton

Set in the early 1960s, Lessons in Chemistry follows the life of Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a TV cooking show. In this episode of the Irish Times Women’s Podcast, our book clubbers Bernice Harrison, Niamh Towey, Róisín Ingle and Ann Ingle talk about this vibrant and original story from the debut novelist Bonnie Garmus. Keep an ear out for our upcoming interview with the author, which will be out in a couple of weeks. If you’d like to share your thoughts on the book, email us on itwomenspodcast@irishtimes.com.