The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Our next book club pick takes us deep into the Adirondacks in the summer of 1975.

When thirteen year old Barbara Van Laar vanishes from her bunk at an elite summer camp owned by her powerful family, a frantic search begins. But this is not the first disappearance to haunt the Van Laar name. Years earlier, Barbara’s older brother vanished without a trace.

What unfolds is a layered story of privilege, power, class tension, family loyalty, and the secrets that shape entire communities.

This novel invites big questions:

• How does power influence truth

• What do families protect and at what cost

• How does a community carry collective grief

If you enjoy rich character development, multi generational storytelling, and a mystery that slowly peels back its layers, this one is for you.

📅 Join Us

Date: April 2
Time: 7 pm
Location: Zest Bar and Grill in Bartow

You do not have to have attended before to join us. Come for thoughtful conversation, good food, and community.

If you are able, we encourage you to order your copy through our local bookstore – Second Story Books in Bartow, located above Unfiltered Coffee. You can also order the book through bookshop.org and choose them (They are listed under their previous name of Inklings) if you would prefer to order the book online.