Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

02/07/24 • 69 min

Wendy and Amy put on their lab coats and dive into Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. They talk characters, resiliency, and just what that #2 pencil (might've) meant for Elizabeth Zott. Pop a cork to women who stand up for other women and themselves!
Book: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Bubbly: Bolla Prosecco
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Character Sketches
Amy: Dr Donatti
Wendy: Elizabeth Zott
Book Club Questions Discussed: Amy: Elizabeth is sometimes depressed by the circumstances in her life. Not coincidentally, her show airs in the “Afternoon Depression Zone.” And yet she’s never a victim. How does she continually pick herself up? What fuels her resilience? And why, after she’s reached stardom, is she more miserable than ever?
Wendy: Do you think author Garmus portrayed Elizabeth only as a strong, self-assured character, avoiding Elizabeth’s weaknesses?
Extra Question because we couldn't help it: Why does Elizabeth always wear a pencil in her hair? Is it a weapon or is it a symbol of strength?
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Wendy and Amy are back! It's a whole new year and a whole new season. We've got a few tweaks and changes this season, a stack of great books and plenty of bubbly. Our prologue will get you ready for it all. Pop a cork to Season 6!
Books and Bubbly by Month
* January: Prologue with Hi Prosecco
* February:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus with Bolla Prosecco* March: The Maid by Nita Prose with Cantine Regie Prosecco
* April: Black Cake by Charmain Wilkerson with Gancia Prosecco* May: Book Lover by Emily Henry with Caposaldo Prosecco* June: The Measure by Nikki Erlick with Guisti Asolo Prosecco
* July: Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood with Biagio Prosecco* August: The Villa by Rachel Hawkins with Villa Prosecco* September: Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes with Plumeria Prosecco* October: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz with Torresella Prosecco
* November: Never Never by Colleen Hoover with Zufini Proseco* December: Epilogue with Epic Run ProseccoOther Mentions
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Book: The Maid by Nita Prose
Bubbly: Cantine Regie
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Character Sketches
Wendy: Giselle Black
Amy: Rodney Stiles
Book Club Questions Discussed:
Amy: How do you interpret the quote: "We all are the same in different ways?" & What is your favorite Gran quote?
Wendy: The book is purposefully vague about the city and country where the story takes place. Why do you think the author did that and where do you picture the story and why? Extra discussion: Uniform as a symbol.
Podcast hostesses styled this season by an independent cabi stylist.