In this episode of Between the Covers with Danielle, I offer a detailed literary review of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid — a historical novel set within NASA’s Space Shuttle program in the 1980s.

This episode goes beyond a surface-level book review to examine the novel’s structure, characters, and institutional setting. I discuss Joan Goodwin as a protagonist shaped by constraint, the professional and emotional risks embedded within NASA’s hierarchy, and how love operates under surveillance and reputational pressure.

Rather than treating Atmosphere as a simple romance, this episode analyses it as a workplace novel and a study of belonging, power, and identity inside a high-stakes institution. The discussion includes clear spoiler signposting, a thematic wine pairing, and text-led commentary grounded in the novel itself — without hype or speculation.

If you’re looking for a thoughtful, evidence-based review of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, this episode is for readers who want substance, context, and intelligent literary criticism.

Pour something good, get comfortable, and slip between the covers.