The Evening and the Morning

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK From the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six comes an epic new novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits. “Thrilling . . . heartbreaking . . . uplifting . . . the fast-paced, emotionally charged story of one ambitious young woman, finding both her voice and her passion.”—Kristin Hannah, author of The Women “NASA? Space missions? The ’80s? This is a collection of all the things I love.”—Andy Weir, author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and as aunt to her precocious niece, Frances. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA’s space shuttle program. Suddenly, Joan burns to be one of the few people to go to space. Selected from a pool of thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980, Joan begins training at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond and scientist John Griffin, who are kind and easygoing even when the stakes are highest; mission specialist Lydia Danes, who has worked too hard to play nice; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald, who is navigating her own secrets; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer, who can fix any engine and fly any plane. As the new astronauts become unlikely friends and prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined. In this new light, Joan begins to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, it all changes in an instant. Fast-paced, thrilling, and emotional, Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting listeners to iconic times and places, creating complex protagonists, and telling a passionate and soaring story about the transformative power of love—this time among the stars.

Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France and London, Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities is a sweeping epic of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Dr. Manette, after years of unjust imprisonment in the Bastille, is released and reunited with his daughter, Lucie. Their lives become intertwined with Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat fleeing the turmoil of his homeland, and Sydney Carton, a cynical lawyer who finds unexpected purpose in his love for Lucie.

As the French Revolution explodes in violence, Darnay is drawn back to Paris, where he faces the wrath of the revolutionaries. Carton, witnessing Darnay's plight and fueled by his unrequited love for Lucie, embarks on a courageous plan, offering himself as the ultimate sacrifice to save Darnay's life.

With themes of resurrection, social injustice, and the duality of human nature, A Tale of Two Cities is a timeless masterpiece that explores the best and worst of humanity amidst the chaos of revolution. Experience the power of Dickens' storytelling as he weaves a rich tapestry of compelling characters and unforgettable moments in this enduring tale of hope and selflessness.

In early twentieth-century rural Georgia, sisters Celie and Nettie face unimaginable hardships. Celie, torn from her sister and trapped in an abusive marriage, seeks solace by pouring her heart into letters to God. As years pass, the vibrant Shug Avery and the strong-willed Sofia enter Celie's life, igniting a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Separated by distance and silence, Celie and Nettie sustain their hope through intimate letters, weaving a tapestry of resilience and sisterhood. Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, The Color Purple, is a powerful testament to the enduring strength of Black women, their unwavering bond, and their triumphant rise against a world determined to silence them. A story of courage, awakening, and the transformative power of love, this landmark achievement in American literature continues to inspire generations.

In the suburbs of 1970s New York, rookie NYPD cops Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope become neighbors, their lives unknowingly entwined. Behind closed doors, the loneliness of Francis's wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian's wife, Anne, create a volatile atmosphere that threatens to erupt.

Born just months apart, Kate Gleeson and Peter Stanhope forge an unbreakable bond that transcends the simmering tensions of their families. But one fateful night, a shocking act divides their loyalties and sets in motion a series of events that will echo through the next four decades.

Ask Again, Yes is a poignant exploration of forgiveness, the complexities of marriage, and the enduring power of love. As Kate and Peter navigate the haunted landscape of their shared past, they discover that childhood memories can shift and transform with the passage of time, revealing hidden truths and challenging long-held perceptions. Theirs is a story of tenderness and resilience, a testament to the idea that even the deepest wounds can be healed with grace and understanding.