{"title":"Bonnie Garmus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bonnie-garmus-2-books-collection-set-lessons-in-chemistry-peck-and-peck-fiction","title":"Bonnie Garmus 2 Books Collection Set (Lessons in Chemistry \u0026 Peck \u0026 Peck) - Fiction - Mixed Format","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLessons in Chemistry\u003cbr\u003ePeck \u0026amp; Peck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Mixed Format (Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Doubleday, Manilla Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis two-book collection brings together both of Bonnie Garmus's acclaimed novels in one brand-new set, perfect for readers who love sharp wit paired with real heart. Lessons in Chemistry follows Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant 1960s chemist turned reluctant TV cooking star who refuses to play by the rules. Peck \u0026amp; Peck turns to 1980s New York, where a poetry-loving college grad stumbles into the unpredictable world of publishing. These funny, deeply human stories showcase Garmus's gift for blending humor with pointed social commentary, making this bundle a satisfying introduction to her literary voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLessons in Chemistry introduces Elizabeth Zott, a chemist whose brilliance is routinely dismissed in the male-dominated labs of the early 1960s. When circumstances push her into hosting a television cooking show, she turns it into a platform for teaching women to question the rules society has handed them, trust their own minds, and rewrite their futures. The novel blends sharp wit with real emotional weight, following Elizabeth's unconventional path as a single mother and scientist navigating a world eager to underestimate her. Peck \u0026amp; Peck shifts gears entirely, following Batter Gray, a 1983 college graduate whose rare talent is an ear for poetry, a skill with little obvious use in the job market. Instead of the career he imagined, he finds himself folding T-shirts at the Gap, until an unlikely opportunity in publishing pulls him into a world of eccentric colleagues and creative ambition. Garmus brings her signature mix of humor, heart, and social observation to this coming-of-age story about chasing a passion the world doesn't seem to value, anchored by a protagonist determined to carve out space for himself. Both novels showcase Garmus's gift for pairing comic timing with genuine emotional insight, making them a rewarding pair for readers who enjoy sharp, character-driven storytelling set against vividly rendered decades, full of memorable supporting characters and sharp observational humor throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete novels by Bonnie Garmus in one brand-new bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends sharp humor with genuine emotional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo memorable, unconventional lead characters across different decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for fans of character-driven literary and book club fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for birthdays, book clubs, or holiday reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new condition, ready for any home library shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLessons in Chemistry — Follows chemist Elizabeth Zott as she becomes the rule-breaking star of a 1960s cooking show.\u003cbr\u003ePeck \u0026amp; Peck — Follows a poetry-loving 1983 grad who stumbles into the world of publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonnie Garmus is a writer and creative director whose debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, became an international sensation and was adapted for television. Before turning to fiction, she worked for years as a copywriter and creative director across the technology, medical, and education industries. Garmus has lived and worked in the United States, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Peck \u0026amp; Peck is her follow-up novel, continuing her signature blend of wit, heart, and sharp social observation into stories about characters who refuse to fit the mold expected of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo witty, big-hearted novels in one brand-new bundle make this an easy win for book club picks, birthday gifts, or cozy holiday season reading. Fans of smart, character-driven fiction will love following Elizabeth Zott and Batter Gray as they carve their own unconventional paths through two very different, cleverly observed decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonnie Garmus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59200623116662,"sku":"MAN-VRT-U241060-9124033162","price":37.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/bonnie-garmus-2-books-collection-set-mixed-format.jpg?v=1793704629"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/bonnie-garmus.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}