GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, NPR, People, Good Housekeeping, them, Marie Claire, Seattle Times, Book Riot, Library Journal, Chicago Public Library, She Reads, Denver Public Library
“An unforgettable love story filled with beauty, longing, and emotional depth.”
—Praised by bestselling authors and major literary publications
From the internationally acclaimed author of The Great Circle comes a sweeping and deeply moving novel about ambition, connection, and the extraordinary forces that pull people together.
What if the right love comes at the wrong time—and asks you to risk everything?
In Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid, emotions run high as two lives collide in a story that feels both intimate and unforgettable. Set against a vivid contemporary backdrop, the novel follows characters searching for meaning, connection, and a place where they truly belong.
At the center is a relationship that begins almost unexpectedly—fragile, electric, and impossible to ignore. As their bond deepens, so do the complications surrounding them: past wounds, personal ambitions, and the quiet fears that threaten to pull them apart. Love, in this world, is not simple—it’s a choice that must be made again and again.
But when circumstances shift and stakes rise, the question becomes unavoidable: how much are they willing to sacrifice to hold onto something real? The closer they get to the truth of their feelings, the more everything else begins to unravel.
Tender, layered, and emotionally charged, this novel explores the gravity of love and the cost of vulnerability. When everything is on the line… will they hold on—or let go before it’s too late?
Review
“Thrilling . . . heartbreaking . . . uplifting. Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel,
Atmosphere, is the fast-paced, emotionally-charged story of one ambitious young woman, finding both her voice and her passion, as she fights to become one of the first female NASA astronauts in the 1980’s. You’ll barrel through this electric novel, rooting for the women to not only succeed in the space program, but to soar. A pitch perfect ending. I loved it.”
—Kristin Hannah, author of The Women
“NASA? Space missions? The 80’s? This is a collection of all the things I love. Great story, excellent research and accuracy, and a thrilling conclusion.”—Andy Weir, author of The Martian
“With Reid’s signature emotional depth and cinematic storytelling, Atmosphere is a soaring tale about following your passion and finding your place among the stars.”—Good Morning America
“Rich in detail and immersive in scope, the novel unfolds with a cinematic quality that makes every scene come alive.” — Town & Country
“Another addictive and compelling read from a master storyteller.” — Harper’s Bazaar
“Filled with strong, memorable female characters and a deeply resonant love story.” — Oprah Daily
“A romance that carries the intensity of a rocket launch—balancing science, ambition, and emotion.” — Los Angeles Times
“Is there a popular fiction writer alive who conveys falling in love better than Taylor Jenkins Reid?”—The Seattle Times
“A dazzling story set against the backdrop of the 1980s Space Shuttle program.”—Woman’s World
“An engrossing, romantic story.”—AARP
“Atmosphere is a character study brimming with heart, both quietly lyrical and an action-packed nail-biter.”—USA Today
“An empowering and out of this world love story.”—People
“The reigning queen of the summer beach book.”—Forbes
“Reid makes palpable the astronauts’ passion for their work and captures in vibrant detail the era’s high-stakes and fast-paced shuttle program. The author’s fans will find much to enjoy.”—Publishers Weekly
“Wildly entertaining . . . Sure to be a summer—and beyond—blockbuster.”—Booklist, starred review
About the Author
Taylor Jenkins Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nine 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 their daughter.
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