Bonnie Garmus

Bonnie
Garmus

Bonnie Garmus is a copywriter and creative director who has worked widely in the fields of technology, medicine, and education. She is an open-water swimmer, a rower, and mother to two wonderful daughters.

Born in California and most recently from Seattle, she currently lives in London with her husband and her dog, 99. Her first novel, Lessons in Chemistry is a No.1 Sunday Times, New York Times and international bestseller. It has been translated into over thirty-five languages and is being adapted as an Apple TV series starring Brie Larson.

Bonnie Garmus is a copywriter and creative director who has worked widely in the fields of technology, medicine, and education. She is an open-water swimmer, a rower, and mother to two wonderful daughters.

Born in California and most recently from Seattle, she currently lives in London with her husband and her dog, 99. Her first novel, Lessons in Chemistry is a No.1 Sunday Times, New York Times and international bestseller. It has been translated into over thirty-five languages and is being adapted as an Apple TV series starring Brie Larson.

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