--- product_id: 433160694 title: "Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel" price: "AED 12" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/433160694-lessons-in-chemistry-a-novel store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel **Price:** AED 12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** AED 12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/433160694-lessons-in-chemistry-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description #1 GLOBAL BESTSELLER WITH MORE THAN 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD Meet Elizabeth Zott: “a gifted research chemist, absurdly self-assured and immune to social convention” ( The Washington Post ) in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show. STREAM ON APPLE TV+ This novel is “irresistible, satisfying and full of fuel” ( The New York Times Book Review ) and “witty, sometimes hilarious...the Catch-22 of early feminism” (Stephen King, via Twitter). A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Oprah Daily, Entertainment Weekly, Newsweek 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. Review: Best book I’ve read in forever! - Loved, loved, loved this book. Great characters, great story, lots of twists and turns. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to get lost in an entertaining read! I usually finish a book this size In a weekend but kept stopping along the way to make this last longer. Review: The Humor, Growth and Survival of an Intelligent Woman - A novel about a super bright female chemist dealing with gender discrimination in both the workplace and in her personal life in the early 60’s. To call the protagonist, Elizabeth Zott, feisty might be an understatement. I worried briefly early on about whether this was going to become a tiresome ongoing feminist rant. However, author Bonnie Garmus presents Zott’s story with an excellent balance of uncompromising fierceness, laugh out loud humor and quietly developing warmth. Additionally, she reveals her characters with both honesty and respect….well, maybe not Dr. Donatti. But, honestly, in the course of our lives, how many of us have not encountered at least one “Dr. Donatti” type of character? In summary, the book is insightful, as well as delightfully entertaining. I will probably read it again. Enjoy! ## Images ![Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MA26Wdo9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book I’ve read in forever! *by A***S on March 19, 2026* Loved, loved, loved this book. Great characters, great story, lots of twists and turns. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to get lost in an entertaining read! I usually finish a book this size In a weekend but kept stopping along the way to make this last longer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Humor, Growth and Survival of an Intelligent Woman *by D***Y on March 17, 2026* A novel about a super bright female chemist dealing with gender discrimination in both the workplace and in her personal life in the early 60’s. To call the protagonist, Elizabeth Zott, feisty might be an understatement. I worried briefly early on about whether this was going to become a tiresome ongoing feminist rant. However, author Bonnie Garmus presents Zott’s story with an excellent balance of uncompromising fierceness, laugh out loud humor and quietly developing warmth. Additionally, she reveals her characters with both honesty and respect….well, maybe not Dr. Donatti. But, honestly, in the course of our lives, how many of us have not encountered at least one “Dr. Donatti” type of character? In summary, the book is insightful, as well as delightfully entertaining. I will probably read it again. Enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Humorous and Colorful *by A***J on April 23, 2025* Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant Chemist in the late 50’s/early 60’s when a woman’s “place” was in the kitchen. Her innovative ideas and contributions are continually dismissed by the pompous men in her field. She eventually agrees to host a cooking show in order to financially support her daughter and herself. After all, cooking is chemistry. Elizabeth is ferociously strong and resilient. Her independence and determination make her a wonderful role model for young women. Garmus paints a humorous, colorful story of the oppression women dealt with and how tenacity and perseverance can overcome most challenges. I was invested in Elizabeth’s character from the beginning, but when she rescued Six Thirty, I was done for. Her conversations with this amazing canine are some of the best moments in the story. I love the interactions between Elizabeth, Six Thirty and her daughter, Mads. I rated this 4.5, simply because it felt rushed at the end. However, it was an excellent read that I can highly recommend. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/433160694-lessons-in-chemistry-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/433160694-lessons-in-chemistry-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*