WWW of RI Women’s Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry

Our May Women’s Wilderness Weekend of RI Women’s Book Club will discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

[CREDIT: Thriftbooks] "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus is the subject of the May 2025 Women's Wilderness Weekend of RI Women's Book Club meeting.

[CREDIT: Thriftbooks] “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus is the subject of the May 2025 Women’s Wilderness Weekend of RI Women’s Book Club meeting.

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.

But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.

Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.

 

[CREDIT: Pixabay]

[CREDIT: Pixabay]

The purpose of our WWW of RI Book Club is to reconnect with ourselves, other women, and nature. The focus of our book selections centers on Women authors writing about women’s stories, connections, history, nature, and overcoming adversity.

Anyone in the WWW of RI community is welcome to participate regardless of your attendance at our weekend events.

WWW of RI Women’s Book Club Participation Guidelines:

    • Please obtain a copy of the book, either by borrowing from the library, borrowing from someone you know, or purchasing. Read the book on your own, prior to our discussion date. Audio books are good too. 
    • We will meet in person to discuss the book. 
    • Please read the book, or at least attempt to read it so you can contribute to the discussion.
    • Everyone reads at their own pace, and that is fine. If you finish the book in two days or only get half way through, anyone with interest in the book club can be included.
    • Any and all conversation is welcome at the book discussions but please be courteous and kind. You can disagree with someone, but always do so respectfully.
    • You do not need to participate every month to be part of the book club. Read what interests you and attend when you can.
    • Book suggestions are highly welcome. Please let us know what you are interested in.

Discussion for Lessons in Chemistry will take place on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm.

Please reach out to Jessy at jessyjakul@gmail.com to be included.

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