Atmosphere A Love Story (Taylor Jenkins Reid)

Description

Atmosphere: A Love Story is a tender, richly layered novel from bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid, set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle era. The story follows Joan Goodwin, a sharp, driven physics professor who is chosen to join NASA’s first group of female scientist-astronauts. As Joan steps into the rigorous and male-dominated world of space training, she finds herself not only confronting the physical and mental demands of astronaut preparation but also awakening to an unexpected and powerful love.

Her bond with fellow astronaut Vanessa Ford quietly deepens during their time at the Johnson Space Center, growing into a deeply intimate and secret relationship shaped by the era’s social limitations. Amid the thrill of space exploration and the weight of public expectation, Joan and Vanessa navigate their private world with care and courage. Their love story unfolds in parallel with the preparations for a historic shuttle mission—culminating in a moment of both triumph and tragedy that tests the limits of their strength, loyalty, and connection.

Meticulously researched and emotionally compelling, Atmosphere blends the intensity of a space odyssey with the heart of a deeply human romance. It is a moving tribute to ambition, resilience, and the quiet, transformative power of love—especially the kind that must remain hidden in plain sight.