The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Tuesday, November 25 6:30 p.m. Discussion Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St, St. Paul This event is FREE and open to the public. --- Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar,......More
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Tuesday, November 25 6:30 p.m. Discussion Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St, St. Paul This event is FREE and open to the public. --- 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. --- With The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, moderator Jeff Kamin brings his unique take on a public book club show to Saint Paul. Even if you don’t like the featured book, he “guarantees a good time at our entertaining discussions.” All are welcome to try this moderated reinvention of the book club.