A review by littlebluejay
The Science of Everyday Life: Why Teapots Dribble, Toast Burns and Light Bulbs Shine by Marty Jopson

5.0

Who knew I could be so fascinated with smoke alarms? Who knew that Jaffa Cakes are actually biscuits? Who knew that pectin is the reason for a good crunchy apple (whoever likes mealy apples cannot be my friend)? Marty Jopson, Marty Jopson did and I am so glad he wrote all about weird mundane everyday things that I didn't realise I could be so interested in. I loved the style of writing and the way the author explained everything meant I understood what he was telling me and then I could communicate it effectively to others. I loved this book and it is one of my top 5 favourite books of all time. I always bring this with me on road trips and love telling people about smoke alarms, rainbows, Jaffa Cakes, and smoked salmon. I even found a series of six lectures given by Michael Faraday 'Chemical History of a Candle' (which I loved so thank you for introducing this to me!) which was mentioned in the book.