📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian discuss ⁠Atmosphere ⁠⁠⁠⁠by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a Women’s History Month pick featuring strong women and a tense, multi-timeline space mission.

They dive into Joan’s astronaut journey, her shifting dreams after going to space, and the heartbreaking family dynamic with Barbara—an all-time “worst parent”—and Francis, whom Joan ultimately takes in. They also unpack sexism and systemic barriers at NASA and discuss Joan and Vanessa's relationship.00:00 Introduction01:35 Plot Setup02:39 Joan, Barbara, and Francis18:23 Lydia Versus Joan Dynamics19:54 Systemic Barriers at NASA21:19 Griff's Rejection & Vanessa's Tough Decision24:49 Timeline Suspense and Rereads26:45 Debating the Ending Twist30:53 Conclusion

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242. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (March 2026 Book Club)