Bookclub meeting: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Atmosphere is a 2025 historical fiction novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, set in the 1980s NASA Space Shuttle program, following aspiring astronaut Joan Goodwin as she navigates training, friendship, and a secret romance with fellow astronaut Vanessa Ford, all while dealing with family responsibilities and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field. The book is praised for its emotional depth, thrilling plot, and exploration of love, ambition, and identity, with a narrative that includes a present-day crisis on a space mission that frames the flashbacks to Joan's past.