Atmosphere

Book Overview

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a breathtaking, emotionally-charged novel set against the captivating backdrop of NASA’s 1980s space shuttle program. This epic story follows Joan Goodwin, an astrophysics professor turned astronaut trainee, as she embarks on a journey of ambition, love, and self-discovery. Alongside a diverse and remarkable team—including a Top Gun pilot, mission specialists, and an enigmatic engineer—Joan begins training at Houston’s Johnson Space Center. As she prepares for spaceflight, she finds herself challenged not only by the physical demands of space travel but also by the emotional depth of unexpected connections.

With a pivotal event on mission STS-LR9 in 1984, everything in Joan’s world shifts. Atmosphere explores the vastness of space alongside the complexities of human emotion, identity, and purpose. It’s a soaring tale of female empowerment, heart-stopping romance, and the drive to go beyond our earthly limits—all told with the immersive storytelling for which Reid is renowned.

What readers are saying:

“So emotional by the end that I could hardly speak.”

“Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best book yet.”

“Thrilling, heartbreaking, uplifting.”

About the Author

Taylor Jenkins Reid is an acclaimed American author known for her emotionally resonant and character-driven novels. She has achieved international fame with titles like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Carrie Soto Is Back. Her works often explore themes of fame, love, identity, and reinvention, and have been adapted for screen and widely praised for their rich narratives.

Reid lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter, and her books have become must-reads for fans of contemporary fiction that blends heart with historical and pop culture backdrops.

Book Details

Book Cover: Paperback

Pages: 352

ISBN Number: 9781529152982

Publisher Name: Hutchinson Heinemann

Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid

Language: English