Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick

Bookseller recommendation

“The fact that this is an extraordinarily well-done novel and audiobook should be a surprise to exactly no one. Taylor Jenkins Reid has yet again found that great balance of historical detail and compelling, emotionally explosive characters. In Atmosphere, you come to it for the story and stay for everyone involved. Read if you're looking for a great book to get you out of a reading slump or mix up your TBR! ”

— Emily • Queen Takes Book

Bookseller recommendation

“My favorite TJR book yet. ”

— Elizabeth • Newnan Book Company

Bookseller recommendation

“I truly don’t know how Taylor Jenkins Reid manages to write across such a wide variety of subjects while improving her storytelling at every turn. This book about space and love is impossible to sum up in few words. Everything about Joan’s life and perspective was so stunning and articulated so perfectly. The characters were complex, smart, funny and challenging. I cried for so many of them and felt so much joy and hope from their stories. I learned a lot about space and space travel, felt every spectrum of emotion, and sat on the edge of my seat through every timeline. I loved this and I think everyone who reads it will love it just as much as I did. A masterpiece. ”

— Amy • Book Ends

Bookseller recommendation

“A totally immersive story, this is both historical fiction and a love story that captures NASA's shuttle program in the 80’s as women for the first time are accepted as candidates to become astronauts. Well researched, it's a thrilling, fast-paced story that was very hard to stop listening to.”

— Anne • Newtonville Books

Bookseller recommendation

“NASA in the 1980s. Navigating workplace sexism and relationships, within one's self and the universe. One reader recently shared with us, "This book made me look at the stars in a different way."”

— Riverside Bookshelf • Riverside Bookshelf

Bookseller recommendation

“A love story to rival the stars...Taylor Jenkins Reid celebrates the beauty of science and the night sky in her new book. As an astronomy lover who has worked at an observatory for almost five years, the tidbits of research and wonder about space science was such a joy to read. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Move over, Evelyn Hugo!”

— Claire • Mostly Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Getting into star-gazing? Thinking about those astronauts up on the Space Station? Looking for an engrossing summer read with a beautiful romance, a nail-biting space walk, and likeable characters? Step back to the 1980s with Joan as she and others become some of the first female NASA astronauts. I loved this novel about the lengthy path to becoming an astronaut, finding love in unexpected places, and the urge to fly among the stars. ”

— Gwen • Drury Lane Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Something about reading a period piece from when you were in college that is a little sobering, but this book just rocks. Set against the backdrop of NASA finally allowing women into the astronaut corps during the Space Shuttle program, Reid delivers characters who are compelling - flawed in many ways, but you root for them just the same. The pacing is perfect - brisk without being rushed, enough detail to deliver the story but not so much that it ever gets bogged down. Of the three of her books I have read, this one is the cleanest narrative - direct, complete, nothing wasted. Couldn't put it down. ”

— Sara • Book People Richmond

Bookseller recommendation

“Space-related settings always grab me-- this was a hit. Fantastic characters and storyline, prepare to celebrate wins and shed some tears. ”

— Ashia • Old Harbor Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I loved this book. Such a great love story, and the backdrop of NASA seemed well researched and really took you to that time. A fun book that brought me to tears at times, too. Loved it! ”

— Sydney • Laguna Beach Books

Bookseller recommendation

“This book was jaw-droppingly beautiful. I don’t know if I can ever read another book. 5 galaxies full of stars. Give TJR her crown now, please and thank you. ”

— Miranda • A Little Bookish

Bookseller recommendation

“Women loving women and STEM! Great combo! This book will stick with you long after you finish it!”

— Leslie • The Cozy Book Nook