During a recent government meeting, County Librarian Christopher Veach provided an update on the latest happenings at the library, highlighting a popular new title that has captured the attention of patrons.

Veach announced that \"The God of the Woods,\" authored by Liz Moore, has been topping the library's hold list for several weeks. Moore, who has penned five novels and received the prestigious 2015 Rome Prize in Literature, currently teaches at Temple University in Philadelphia. Her latest work is described as a compelling blend of family drama and thriller, set against the backdrop of a 1970s summer camp in the Atirandoc mountains.

The narrative revolves around the Van Laar family, whose lives are thrown into chaos following the mysterious disappearance of their child, Barbara, 14 years after the unexplained vanishing of their first child. Urban Waite of the San Francisco Chronicle praised the book as a \"masterclass on pacing and perspective,\" noting its intricate storytelling that spans generations and intertwines the lives of the family with the local community.

Veach emphasized that \"The God of the Woods\" is available in various formats—print, audiobook, and ebook—through the library system. Patrons can easily request this title and other materials via the online library catalog, which integrates resources from both Lake Sonoma and Mendocino County Library Systems. The process is free for library users, with items conveniently sent to their local branches for pickup.