Book description
Atmosphere: A Love Story - A Stellar Journey Through Heart and History
Taylor Jenkins Reid's Atmosphere launches readers into a meticulously rendered slice of 1980s America, where the roar of rockets and the hum of ambition collide with the quiet, relentless pulse of human longing. From the moment Joan Goodwin-an unassuming Rice University physics professor-spots an ad for NASA's first women astronauts, Reid's narrative takes off, soaring past training montages, tightrope-walking friendships, and the inevitable gravity of love.
What sets this novel apart is not merely its dazzling backdrop-the Johnson Space Center, the launch pads, the iconic 1980s aesthetic-but the way Reid weaves those details into a tapestry of character. Joan's transformation from a reserved scholar to a woman who feels the world in her bones mirrors the astronauts' own journey: a leap from the earthbound to the boundless. Her companions-Hank, John, Lydia, Donna, and Vanessa-are more than archetypes; they are fully realized figures whose camaraderie and conflicts feel as real as the rumble of an engine.
Reid's prose is both lyrical and kinetic. She captures the "thrilling...heartbreaking...uplifting" arc that reviewers like Kristin Hannah and Andy Weir herald, but she also infuses each page with emotional depth that keeps readers tethered to the characters' inner lives. The novel balances high-stakes space drama with intimate moments of self-discovery, making it feel as much a love story set among stars as it is a historical portrait.
At its core, Atmosphere is about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits. It reminds us that even amid the cold vacuum of space, human connection remains the most powerful engine. For anyone who has ever dreamed of reaching for something larger than life-or simply craves a story where ambition meets affection-this book is an essential addition to any literary collection.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience