What was the book Taylor Swift listened to in The End of an Era? All you need to know about The God of the Woods
In an episode of her new Disney+ docuseries, Swift listened to this Barack Obama-recommended book by Liz Moore – now it’s coming to Netflix
Avid fans noticed that the star was listening to an audiobook in the series and figured out from an excerpt that it was Liz Moore’s New York Times bestselling novel, The God of the Woods.
Swift is in good company. In 2024, the title was recommended by former US president Barack Obama as one of his favourite books of the year.
Here’s everything you need to know about The God of the Woods.
What is The God of the Woods about?
The book follows the disappearance of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar, the daughter of an influential family. The case mirrors the vanishing of her older brother, who went missing 14 years ago. As the mystery of the lost children unfolds, the Van Laar family is thrust into the spotlight, exposing the skeletons in their closet.
According to Netflix, the TV show will be set in the Adirondacks – staying true to the book – while the plot will span generations.
What else is Liz Moore known for?
