Manhasset Public Library Book Discussion: The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore

Name: Manhasset Public Library Book Discussion: The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore
Start: 2025-07-23T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-23T11:30:00-04:00
Location: The Manhasset Public Library

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Adults

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Join librarian Cheryl for a lively discussion of The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore.

Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.

As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.

Awards and Honors for The God of the Woods

Edgar Award (Nominee — Novel — 2025)

Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Finalist — Mystery/Thriller — 2024)

Libby Book Award (Finalist — Adult Fiction — 2025)