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| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| The Giver of Stars | Jojo Moyes | 4.6 | 2020 | 464 | Closest match |
| The Four Winds | Kristin Hannah | 4.3 | 2021 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | 4.7 | 2015 | 564 | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | 4.4 | 2021 | 12 | Similar vibes |
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| The Jackal's Mistress | Chris Bohjalian | 4.5 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
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What books are most similar to Lessons in Chemistry?
The most similar books to Lessons in Chemistry are The Giver of Stars, The Four Winds, The Nightingale.
What should I read after Lessons in Chemistry?
After finishing Lessons in Chemistry, readers most commonly pick up The Giver of Stars next.
Who writes books like Bonnie Garmus?
Authors similar to Bonnie Garmus include Taylor Jenkins Reid, Fredrik Backman, Gail Honeyman.
What genre is Lessons in Chemistry?
Lessons in Chemistry is a Literary Fiction novel by Bonnie Garmus. It features elements of 1960s Setting, Female Scientist, Single Parent.
How long is Lessons in Chemistry?
Lessons in Chemistry varies in length depending on edition.
Does Lessons in Chemistry have romance/spice?
Lessons in Chemistry has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About Lessons in Chemistry
Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant chemist whose career is derailed by workplace sexism, leading her to become an unlikely star of a cooking show where she teaches chemistry through culinary science. Set in the 1960s, this story follows Elizabeth's journey from lab to kitchen as she navigates single motherhood, professional discrimination, and unexpected fame while maintaining her scientific integrity. Garmus creates a witty and empowering narrative about female ambition that combines humor with serious themes about gender equality, scientific passion, and the courage to be authentically yourself. Perfect for historical fiction readers who appreciate 1960s settings, strong female protagonists, scientific themes, and stories that blend humor with social commentary about women's struggle for professional equality.