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Lessons in Chemistry

bargainsgirl — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:08:57 GMT

I am reading this right now. Very clever and very well written. And a real representation of the 1950-60 era especially for women. I'm almost half way through and enjoying very much.

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chessylady — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:26:16 GMT

I am watching the series made from the book on Apple TV. People who have read the book have some Cons but I am enjoying Brie Larson in the lead. The book is almost always better than the adaptation for screen.

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Squirrels Are Trash — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:24:24 GMT

I really liked that book.

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Desertdi — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:13:19 GMT

From the net:

“Lessons in Chemistry” is a captivating novel by Bonnie Garmus, published by Doubleday in April 2022. The story revolves around Elizabeth Zott, a chemist who, after being fired from her job, becomes a beloved cooking show host in 1960s Southern California. The novel delves into themes of resilience, creativity, and the challenges faced by women in male-dominated fields.

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teganslaw — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 13:24:24 GMT

I've thought about getting this book from the library, but it has a long waiting list. I've read popular books that I found disappointing. The more a book is hyped, the less I'm interested, although there are exceptions.. Just because a book is a best seller doesn't mean I'll like it. Haven't decided about this book yet.

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1Snickers — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:37:50 GMT

I loved it! 📖

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icezeus — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:24:14 GMT

I really enjoyed this book. I am another reader that tends to find books that are hyped up, not to be that great. This was an exception and I rated the book 5/5 stars via Goodreads.

I consider it one of my best reads for 2023.

I wrote a review in our October thread of "What are you reading now".

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beckyb1012 — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:28:16 GMT

I read it back when it came out at the end March of '22 and just adored it. Like @icezeus I left a review in the April 2022 book thread. Great book.

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insomniac2 — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:28:46 GMT

I despised this book. Very tiring to read.

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ByrdieK — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:40:17 GMT

I loved the book and recommended to many others. My sister and I were reading it at the same time when we were on a trip last year and we both laughed out loud at certain places.

And I am loving the series on Apple TV too! It is based on the book, not identical, I think it is a great adaptation. I look forward to Friday nights when the next episode drops.

Like others, I don't always like the movie/tv adaptation as well as the book but this is an exception for me.

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annie57 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:43:31 GMT

This was my pick for my Book Clubthis month. Everyone really enjoyed it. It's a great story.

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RetRN — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:56:30 GMT

I thought the book was very good.

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pateacher — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:22:08 GMT

@annie57 wrote:
This was my pick for my Book Clubthis month. Everyone really enjoyed it. It's a great story.

Our book club will discuss this book in December. It's been a while since I read it, so I should reread. However, I just started Mitch Albom's The Little Liar and cannot put it down.

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SWEET — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:15:44 GMT

@icezeus wrote:
I really enjoyed this book. I am another reader that tends to find books that are hyped up, not to be that great. This was an exception and I rated the book 5/5 stars via Goodreads.

I consider it one of my best reads for 2023.

I wrote a review in our October thread of "What are you reading now".

I felt the same way. I'm not a hyped up book reader either. I gave it 5 stars too and don't give them out generously. I also posted on here also.