Books in Order
Bonnie Garmus Books in Order
About Bonnie Garmus
Bonnie Garmus worked as a copywriter and creative director for decades before publishing her debut novel Lessons in Chemistry at age 65. The novel became one of the most celebrated debuts of 2022, spending over a year on New York Times bestseller lists and winning the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction. It was adapted into an Apple TV+ limited series starring Brie Larson in 2023. Lessons in Chemistry follows Elizabeth Zott, a chemist in the 1960s who becomes the unlikely host of a cooking show, and uses food science to empower a generation of women. Garmus is working on a second novel.
One Book. Worth Every Page. Lessons in Chemistry is Bonnie Garmus's only novel as of 2025. It combines sharp feminist wit, period-accurate detail, and one of the most endearing dogs in literary fiction.
Novels
Lessons in Chemistry
2022
Debut Novel / Only NovelElizabeth Zott, a chemist in the 1960s, becomes an accidental cooking show host. A warm, witty, feminist triumph.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Bonnie Garmus written?
As of 2025, Bonnie Garmus has published one novel: Lessons in Chemistry (2022). She is reported to be working on a second novel, but no publication date has been announced.
Is the Lessons in Chemistry TV show faithful to the book?
The Apple TV+ series (2023) starring Brie Larson captures the spirit and major events of the novel well. The show expands some secondary characters and deepens backstory. Most readers found it a worthy adaptation, though the book's internal voice is naturally richer.
What should I read after Lessons in Chemistry?
Readers who love Lessons in Chemistry often enjoy The Maid by Nita Prose, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, or The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.