Taylor Jenkins Reid Releases 1980s NASA Thriller Atmosphere

Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest novel, Atmosphere, is a meticulously researched historical fiction set in the 1980s NASA Space Shuttle program, centering on Joan Goodwin, a female physicist and astronaut navigating life and love during this era. Known for exploring subjects outside her prior knowledge, Reid consulted NASA experts, including former Flight Director Paul Dye, and toured the Johnson Space Center to ensure scientific accuracy and immersive detail. Despite her fascination with space history, Reid personally declines the idea of going to space due to physical discomfort, opting instead to deeply study and depict the experiences of early American women astronauts. Atmosphere also explores themes of romance and personal transformation, with a storyline involving two astronauts separated by Earth and space, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges of their extraordinary lives. This novel marks Reid's departure from her previous interconnected works, expanding her narrative reach into a new setting while continuing to blend rich character-driven stories with historical and cultural depth. The book has been recognized as a Good Morning America Book Club pick and is available at major retailers.