From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six, comes Atmosphere—an epic tale set against the exhilarating backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program. Follow astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin as she embarks on an extraordinary journey at Houston’s Johnson Space Center. Alongside elite candidates like Top Gun pilots Hank Redmond and John Griffin, mission specialist Lydia Danes, the compassionate Donna Fitzgerald, and enigmatic aeronautical engineer Vanessa Ford, Joan’s pursuit of the stars leads her to unexpected realms of passion, love, and self-discovery. But in December 1984, on mission STS-LR9, a fateful event changes everything.

Why You Should Read?

• Exploration of the Human Spirit: Witness the lengths to which people go to live, love, and transcend their limits.
• Complex, Relatable Characters: Dive into the lives of richly developed protagonists, each with unique dreams and struggles.
• Immersive Historical Setting: Experience the thrilling era of the 1980s space shuttle program like never before.
• A Story of Love and Transformation: Discover how love can be both grounding and liberating, even in the vastness of space.

About the Author

Taylor Jenkins Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including Carrie Soto Is Back, Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.