Lessons in Chemistry
In captivating conversations, Bonnie Garmus talks about her journey from copywriter and creative director to writing and publishing her own bestselling novel. With wit and candor, she describes the process of creating her subversive protagonist Elizabeth Zott and how real-life experience fueled and inspired Lessons in Chemistry. Bonnie Garmus is the author of Lessons in Chemistry, a number-one global bestseller that has captivated readers worldwide and won multiple national and international awards. Set in 1960s California, the book introduces us to Elizabeth Zott, a gifted research chemist whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show.
*The event will be held on the lawn outside the Newport Beach Public Library. Programs start at 6:00 pm and check-in at 5:30 pm.