An interesting read that is also very informative. It's been a few decades since I last studied physics so the book did get a bit heavy and there were sections that just went over my head. It was definitely due to my lack of knowledge. I imagine those within the field and with basic knowledge would enjoy this.

Not exactly easy to grasp—basic understanding of quantum physics (and some classical physics concepts, too) is definitely needed here—but the use of typical kitchen/breakfast examples helps when it comes to illustrating each point and show how deeply intertwined quantum physics is with what we take for granted in everyday life. There were more than just a couple things about which I had never really paid attention, and once the obvious was pointed at, it suddenly made a lot more sense.

I usually find Orzel’s writing pleasant enough to help me follow through physics explanations. I can’t say I’ve memorised every single thing in the book, obviously, however, my understanding is definitely better now.

If there’s one thing, I would say that the idea of drawing parallels with breakfast rituals, while interesting, was probably stretched out here, in that it was used at the beginning and very end of each chapter, but not really throughout. So even the comparisons were useful, this book has a more typical approach to physics than the author’s books where he has conversations with his dog.

Conclusion: With my limited but not completely ultra-basic understanding of the subject, I enjoyed this book a lot. This said, it would probably discourage complete beginners, at least partly.

Love love love this book. The infinite mysteries of atoms, particles, energy and light fascinate me and understanding them is challenging. This author makes some of these intricate forces and elements in a clear and accessible manner.

The real life examples that illustrate the points he is making help both define and describe these phenomena clearly.

It may be a bit geeky, but a really wonderful way to geek out.

Interesting look at physics in daily life but not quite as enjoyable as “The Physics of Everyday Things” by James Kakalios

I enjoyed this book. Its approach, explaining everyday events in terms of physics, is very similar to that of “The Physics of Everyday Things” by James Kakalios, but the books quickly diverge. The book by Chad Orzel just plays lip service to everyday life; his explanations are a lot more technical than those of Kakalios. And while I found the the Orzel book very well written, it didn’t have the warmth or humor of the Kakalios book. On the other hand, there was more in depth physics in the Orzel book, so it comes down to personal taste and I favored the Kakalios book. However they are both very good books and I recommend either one of them, depending on what the reader is looking for.

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What I liked the most about this book was the innovative concept behind it all — that quantum physics can be experienced in the most varied (and common) ways. Since each chapter begins with a short narration of the author's morning routine, you can really see how each quantum phenomenon connects with your own life. I thought this was a very strong aspect of the book, as it makes science seem a little less scary in the end!

At the same time, however, I wish the author had drawn a stronger connection between the every day and physics. Because some chapters were sort of longer and denser, it was easy for me to forget what everyday event had started the entire thing in the first place. This was by no means something that put me off reading Breakfast with Einstein — just something I thought could have been done better to pull readers in.

Another strong point of this book was its mix of scientific explanations and the history behind the quantum physics world. There isn't a single chapter that just explains to you how or why a certain thing happens. The author is sure to also throw you into the past so you can understand how these ideas were discovered. I thought this was a great addition to the book since it paints the science field as cooperative and not as an area of study where people are completely isolated from each other. It was so cool seeing the field and the ideas evolve...

If I had to point a fault at this book is that it can be quite dense... If you're like me and you haven't studied physics in a while, Breakfast with Einstein will be sort of hard to get through. You can tell that the author really did his best to make the subject matter interesting and less heavy and technical, as he throws in some funny sentences and facts in there. However, it still feels like this is a technical book — especially for people like me who are not in the science field. 

All in all... I think this is a great book for people who already have some knowledge of physics. While it's not the most accessible book for beginners, it's a great way to get more into reading popular science books!

This book is an excellent introduction for people who do not have a physics background and yet, would like to learn more about the subject! Thanks to the publisher and net galley for fulfilling my request.

The author took a topic that is hard to hold most people's interest and wrote an informative and interesting book. I enjoyed this and learned a lot.

Perfect book with simple explanations. I like the format and the examples. The book gives a very good understanding of quantum physics and physic principles. I have enjoyed a lot and I recommend anyone who is interested in acquiring knowledge around physics. The book is easy to read and provides a very good overview of the subject matter.

Excellent read.

Admittedly I couldn't understand some of the more complex ideas even though they were presented in simple terms for the layman like me. Nevertheless the book was written in a way that I kept flipping the pages to read the next one.

Very interesting and it gave me a very small idea of what quantum mechanics looks like.

I received a free copy of the book from NetGalley.

My Physics teacher would have devoured this book were he alive to hear about it!
I was drawn to the title because well, "everyday Physics" or rather "Physics in every day life" who wouldn't want to read that? Besides the phrase "Quantum Physics" is enough to get me thinking of everything that's way above my time to reason and comprehend but reading this made me look at everything like "uh? really...who knew?" and I like that.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.