In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond; mission specialists John Griffin and Lydia Danes; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant. Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting readers 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.
From the bestselling author of DAISY JONES & THE SIX and TikTok sensation THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Thank you Taylor Jenkins Reid for the escapism we all need- a sex-on-the-beach cocktail (quite literally) of a book' PANDORA SYKES 'I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTON 'It's 365 pages of pure exhilaration' THE TIMES August,1983, it is the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone who is anyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: surfer and supermodel Nina, brothers Jay and Hud, and their adored baby sister Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over - especially as the children of the legendary singer Mick Riva. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours of dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family will all come bubbling to the surface. 'The perfect, literal, beach read, with the emotional depth of the ocean' HOLLY BOURNE 'It's a full on escapist delight' STYLIST 'This summer's must-read novel' RED _________________________ Praise for Daisy Jones & The Six 'Utterly believable . . . fantastically enjoyable' THE TIMES 'Pitch perfect' SUNDAY TIMES 'Prepare to be obsessed' STYLIST 'I devoured this in a day, falling head over heels for it' REESE WITHERSPOON' I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTON 'I didn't want this book to end' FEARNE COTTON
A stunning hardcover limited special edition of Taylor Jenkins Reid's sensational New York Times bestselling novel. A legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn's story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique's own in tragic and irreversible ways. "Heartbreaking, yet beautiful" (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is "Tinseltown drama at its finest" (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means--and what it costs--to face the truth.
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Daily Mirror best fiction pick of 2019 A Daily Express best book of 2019 They were the new icons of rock and roll, fated to burn bright and not fade away. But on 12 July 1979, it all came crashing down. There was Daisy, rock and roll force of nature, brilliant songwriter and unapologetic drug addict, the half-feral child who rose to superstardom. There was Camila, the frontman’s wife, too strong-willed to let the band implode - and all too aware of the electric connection between her husband and Daisy. There was Karen, ice-cool keyboardist, a ferociously independent woman in a world that wasn’t ready for her. And there were the men surrounding them: the feuding, egotistical Dunne brothers, the angry guitarist chafing on the sidelines, the drummer binge-drinking on his boat, the bassist trying to start a family amid a hedonistic world tour. They were creative minds striking sparks from each other, ready to go up in flames. It’s never just about the music...
THE TIE-IN EDITION FOR THE AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING SAM CLAFLIN, RILEY KEOUGH AND CAMILA MORRONEFrom the author of CARRIE SOTO IS BACK, THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO and the bestselling MALIBU RISING'I LOVE it . . . I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTONEverybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six.Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They sold out arenas from coast to coast.Then, on 12 July 1979, Daisy Jones walked barefoot onto the stage at Chicago Stadium. And it all came crashing down.Everyone was there.Everyone remembers it differently.Nobody knew why they split. Until now . . .'The verdict: Daisy Jones steals the limelight' STYLIST'New obsession, incoming' TELEGRAPH'I didn't want this book to end' FEARNE COTTON'Utterly believable . . . fantastically enjoyable' THE TIMES'Pitch perfect' SUNDAY TIMES'Reads like an addictive Netflix documentary meets A Star Is Born - despite being utterly fictional. It's also a call-to-arms that when you find your niche, don't doubt, embrace it' EMERALD STREET'Well observed, sensitively told . . . a great read' BBC'A tremendously engaging, and completely believable tale of rock and roll excess... inventive, persuasive and completely satisfying' DYLAN JONES'I spent a lost weekend in this book. Daisy Jones is an instant icon' ERIN KELLY'DAISY JONES & THE SIX is a transporting novel - at once a love story, a glimpse into the combustible inner workings of a rock-and-roll band, and a pitch-perfect recreation of the music scene of the Fleetwood Mac era. You'll never want it to end' CECILIA AHERN'Once in a blue moon you get to discover a book you end up pressing upon many other people to read. Taylor Jenkins Reid has got every nuance, every detail exact and right. I loved every word' PAUL REES'So brilliantly written I thought all the characters were real . . . I couldn't put it down' EDITH BOWMAN'Explosive . . . a gorgeous novel and a ravishing read' SUNDAY EXPRESS'The characters leap off the page, seducing you with their dramas, and making you wish the band was real' HEAT'The heady haze of the 70s music scene, and a perfectly flawed Daisy, combine to create a fresh, rock n roll read. I loved it' ALI LAND, author of Good Me Bad Me
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today - From the author of Carrie Soto Is Back, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . "Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad."--People ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self, She Reads Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever. Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over--especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud--because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he's been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can't stop thinking about promised she'll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own--including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup."I devoured Daisy Jones & The Six in a day, falling head over heels for it. Daisy and the band captured my heart."--Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick)NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - The Washington Post - Esquire - Glamour - Real Simple - Good Housekeeping - Marie Claire - Parade - Paste - Shelf Awareness - BookRiotEveryone knows DAISY JONES & THE SIX, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity . . . until now. Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it's the rock 'n' roll she loves most. By the time she's twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things. Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she's pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road. Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend. The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.Praise for Daisy Jones & The Six"Backstage intrigue is the engine of Daisy Jones & The Six. . . . [A] celebration of American mythmaking."--Vogue"Each character is compelling but Daisy Jones is the star. She's a blazing talent who is unapologetic in her sexuality and lives life on her own terms. . . . Like a poignant song with lyrics that speak to your soul, Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid will transport you to another place and time."--Associated Press"Reid's wit and gift for telling a perfectly paced story make this one of the most enjoyably readable books of the year."--Nylon"Wildly delicious." --Entertainment Weekly
Bestselgeren og TikTok sensasjonen Evelyn Hugos syv ektemenn av Taylor Jenkins Reid! «En roman om gamle Hollywood som både er gripende og fylt med spennende sladder. Her har du en bok fylt av glamour, ambisjoner og sjokkerende hemmeligheter, som er perfekt å legge seg ned på stranden med.» People Monique har det ikke så bra for tiden. Ektemannen har forlatt henne, og karrieren som reporter har gått i stå. Da den glamorøse Hollywood-stjernen Evelyn Hugo kontakter henne og vil at Monique skal skrive ned hennes livs historie, kunne ingen blitt mer overrasket enn Monique selv. Hvorfor har Evelyn Hugo valgt henne? Fast bestemt på å redde sin karriere treffer hun skandaledronningen og hører henne fortelle om livet i Los Angeles på 50-tallet og helt frem til hun valgte å forlate rampelyset på slutten av 80-tallet. Mens Evelyn forteller om skruppelløs ambisjon, uventet vennskap, og en stor, forbudt kjærlighet, begynner Monique å utvikle et sterkt bånd til skuespillerinnen. Men samtidig som deres vennskap vokser seg sterkere, innser Monique at det faktisk var en grunn til at Evelyn tok kontakt med nettopp henne. Og at det kan komme til å knuse henne.«Fengslende, hjerteskjærende og fylt av gammel Hollywood-glamour. En av årets mest oppslukende bøker.» BuzzFeed«En fullstendig forheksende og uforglemmelig historie om en tilbaketrukken filmstjernes stormende reise gjennom Tinseltown.» PopSugar«I etterdønningene av #metoo får denne velskrevne historien et ekstra lag av samtidsrelevans. For Evelyn er kan hende fiktiv, men hennes livshistorie er altfor sann.» Malin Liedberg, BTJ«Kom for å få glamour og gamle Hollywood-vibber, og bli for en gripende fortelling om en ung reporter og filmstjerne-legenden.» Cosmopolitan «I denne fascinerende fortellingen utforsker Taylor Jenkins Reid Hollywoods storhetstid med en heltinne som minner om Elizabeth Taylor.» Us Weekly
Alle kjenner til DAISY JONES & THE SIX, men ingen vet hvorfor bandet splittet opp på høyden av sin karriere. Ikke før nå.Daisy er en jente som vokser opp i L.A. på slutten av 60-tallet, som sniker seg inn på utestedene på Sunset Strip, ligger med rockestjerner og drømmer om å synge på The Whisky a Go Go. Det er spennende med sex og narkotiske stoffer, men det er rock’n’roll hun elsker mest. Da hun blir tjue, blir hun endelig oppdaget, både på grunn av stemmen og det slående vakre utseendet. Andre som får oppmerksomhet, er The Six, bandet som ledes av den lunefulle Billy Dunne. Underveis på deres første turne, får han vite at kjæresten Camila er gravid, og dette takler han dårlig midt oppi den nyvunne berømmelsen.Daisy og Billys veier møtes da en produsent innser at nøkkelen til verdensherredømme, er å la disse to lage musikk sammen. Det som da skjer, blir legendarisk.«Jeg falt pladask for Daisy Jones & The Six og slukte boken på en dag. Jenkins Reid kastet meg rett inn i 70-tallets magiske musikkscene på en måte som jeg aldri kommer til å glemme.» Reese Witherspoon«Fullstendig troverdig . . . fantastisk underholdende.» The Times«Perfekt gehør» Sunday Times «En sjelden gang er du så heldig å oppdage en bok som du forteller alle andre at de bør lese. Taylor Jenkins Reid har fått til hver nyanse, hver detalj, akkurat som det skal være. Jeg elsket hvert ord.» Paul Rees«Så fantastisk skrevet at jeg trodde karakterene var ekte … Jeg kunne ikke legge den fra meg.» Edith Bowman«Eksplosiv … en vakker, forførende roman.» Sunday Express «Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll? Helt klart, men det er Daisys motstand mot å bare være en muse som gir styrke til denne levende musikk-industri-romansen.» Mail on Sunday«Karakterene spratt ut av boksidene, forførte deg med sitt drama, og fikk deg til å ønske at bandet var ekte.» Heat«Får meg til å elske 1970-tallets rock’n’roll helt uten forbehold.» New York Times BookreviewBoka bak TV-serien på Amazon Prime!
«En kjærlighetsroman som vil ta pusten fra deg.»InStyleMidt i tjueårene gifter Emma Blair seg med ungdomskjæresten Jesse. Sammen reiser de verden rundt og griper alle muligheter livet byr på. Lykken smiler til dem, men på deres første bryllupsdag forsvinner Jesse i en helikopterulykke over Stillehavet. Plutselig er han borte for alltid, og Emma står igjen alene. Ensom og fortvilet flytter hun tilbake til hjembyen og foreldrene.En dag treffer hun barndomsvennen Sam, og sakte, men sikkert forelsker hun seg på nytt. Det føles som om kjærligheten har gitt henne en ny sjanse.Men så dukker Jesse opp igjen. Han er i live, og i alle disse årene har han forsøkt å finne tilbake til Emma. Med én ektemann og én forlovede må Emma finne ut hvem hun er og hva hun vil, samtidig som hun desperat prøver å beskytte de to mennene hun elsker.Emma vet at hun må lytte til hjertet sitt. Hun er bare ikke sikker på det hva det prøver å fortelle henne.«Du kommer til å gå av hengslene av denne episke kjærlighetsromanen.»Cosmopolitan«Reid har skrevet en hjerteskjærende, men god bok om livet og kjærligheten … En sikker vinner (…) for alle som liker kjærlighetsromaner.» Booklist
