Spotted: THE GOD OF THE WOODS in Taylor Swift's Docuseries
Riverhead HC & Penguin Audio. Author photo © Laura Stevens.
If you’re a Swiftie, you may have already seen our exciting cameo in Taylor Swift’s new Disney+ docuseries. In case you missed it: Liz Moore’s New York Times bestseller THE GOD OF THE WOODS (Riverhead Books; Penguin Audio) makes an appearance in Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era.
In the first episode of the series, Taylor Swift is having a private moment as she prepares to return to the stage at London’s Wembley Stadium. This is her first show back after a thwarted terror attack in Vienna that led to the cancellation of three of her concerts, as well as a tragic attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, U.K.
In an emotionally vulnerable moment of high-stress, the documentary captures her grounding herself.
And what’s she doing to keep her peace? She’s listening to THE GOD OF THE WOODS, read by Saskia Maarlevel.
The title isn’t directly named, but Taylor Swift is seen listening to a few sentences of the audiobook: “casting spotlights here and there across the ground. At a certain point, Tracy understood where they were going. Under normal circumstances she would have felt afraid.”
It took very little time for fans to figure out which book she was listening to, and the five seconds of fame in the docuseries led to press coverage and social media chatter about THE GOD OF THE WOODS, including articles from People, Yahoo, Newsweek, and more. Tiktok, Instagram, and Substack were quickly flooded with posts about the title.
This scene is a reminder of the power of books and how they provide safety and comfort during life’s heavy moments. According to a recent interview, Taylor Swift regularly listens to audiobooks when she’s not writing music.
If you’re looking for a sign to check out THE GOOD OF THE WOODS, this is it!
About THE GOD OF THE WOODS
When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide
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.