9 books to read after Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Made your way through Atmosphere already? Grab an extra slice of drama.
If you’ve already got through Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on The Radio Times Book Club sponsored by Dr. Oetker Ristorante then you no doubt loved it and are looking for an extra slice, topped with plot twists and just as irresistible.
There’s plenty of fantastic novels out there already that you might not have heard of that echo the love story of Joan and Vanessa, offers the tension of the STS-LR9 mission gone-wrong, and giving an insight into friendship groups forming in the most unlikely scenarios.
Without further ado, get to know books like Atmosphere below...
What to read after Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The List by Yomi Adegoke
- Once More from the Top by Emily Layden
- Orbital by Samantha Harvey
- Shoot the Moon’ by Isa Arsén
- Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
- Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
- The Unwedding by Ally Condie
- One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
1. The List by Yomi Adegoke
Ola Olajide is a high-profile journalist for Womxxxn magazine with a wedding on the horizon – life couldn’t be better. That is, until, they see The List. It’s packed with anonymous allegations about abusive men – and her husband-to-be is on it. What’s the truth behind The List? And will they be able to move past this devastating piece of journalism?
2. Once More from the Top by Emily Layden
Country pop star Dylan Read has been working hard for 15 years to craft the perfect good-girl image. But she’s always been haunted by the loss of her best friend, Kelsey, who disappeared a year before Dylan rose to fame.
When Dylan’s body is found at the bottom of a lake, Dylan has to confront the past and face their ill-fated friendship – and secrets that stayed hidden for decades.
3. Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Orbital, which was the winner of the Booker Prize 2024, follows one day in the life of six women and men on a space station mission. The astronauts, who all have majorly different backgrounds and life experiences, travel over 17,000 miles an hour as the Earth glows below. The short novel offers a snapshot into life for an astronaut in an intimate way.
4. Shoot the Moon by Isa Arsén
Annie Fisk has always loved space and managed to bag a job at NASA to find her purpose in life. She can’t afford time for any distractions, but that’s what one of the engineers is proving to be. With her ambitions clear and exciting, will she stray from them for love?
5. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Jane, Madeline and Celeste appear to have it all, but their lives all change as a lie spirals out of control – with deadly consequences.
6. Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
Fern Brookbanks spent a lot of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter – a man she had 24 perfect hours with back in her early 20s. While it was a case of right people, wrong time, Fern has never been able to forget him – especially after he didn’t turn up to their planned meet-up one year on.
Nine years later, Will shows up in Fern’s life once more, with the promise he can help her current situation. Will she get the help she needs? And can she really trust Will?
7. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Sam and Sadie spot each other at a crowded train station and are immediately thrown into childhood where they used to play games together. Their spark is reignited and sets off a creative collaboration that will turn them into superstars – but will also start a tale of rivalry, fame, art and betrayal.
8. The Unwedding by Ally Condie
Ellery Wainwright was excited to spend her anniversary with her husband in California, but she’s now spending her trip alone. The Broken Point resort is gorgeous – but seriously flawed.
9. One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Emma Blair marries her high school sweetheart Jesse and their first year of marriage is bliss, packed to the brim with adventure. On their first wedding anniversary, Jesse goes missing over the Pacific during a helicopter trip gone-wrong; just like that, the dream is over.
With her life changed forever, Emma quits her job and moves home where she reconnects with an old friend, Sam, whom she eventually falls in love with. However, when Jesse is found, Emma now has to figure out who she is and what she wants.
HUNGRY FOR MORE? For a midweek treat, Joanna sat down with the Dr. Oetker Ristorante Quattro Formaggi pizza, containing an irresistible blend of four cheeses and thin and crispy base, which paired perfectly with Atmosphere's irresistible love story.
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Helen Daly is the Deputy Digital Editor for Radio Times, overseeing new initiatives and commercial projects for the brand. She was previously Deputy TV Editor at a national publication. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Media & Journalism from Newcastle University.
