Taylor Swift is revealed to have been listening to a specific audiobook in the new docuseries The End of an Era.
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If you haven’t read this yet, take this as your cue to start it right away.
Taylor Swift clearly has a love for books, and now fans have a glimpse of at least one title she’s recently enjoyed.
During a December 11 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the singer shared that when she’s not creating music, she often spends her time listening to audiobooks. She told Stephen Colbert that she listens to them “all the time,” always keeping another one ready once she finishes the current title. According to Swift, she quickly moves from one audiobook to the next without pause.
This habit is also highlighted in the opening episode of her docuseries Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era, now available on Disney+. In the scene, Swift is backstage at Wembley Stadium, preparing for her first performance in London. Alone in her room, she uses an audiobook to calm her nerves before going onstage, especially after returning to tour following a frightening attempted attack in Vienna and a tragic incident in Southport.
Although the documentary doesn’t directly name the audiobook, a few lines can be heard, allowing attentive viewers to identify it. The excerpt matches The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a New York Times bestseller that was also named the top book of 2024 by People—a choice that reflects Swift’s strong literary taste.
Moore later reacted on Instagram, sharing that she woke up to a flood of messages after fans recognized the book. She thanked Swift’s fanbase for their keen attention and appreciation of reading, while also expressing gratitude to Swift herself. The author even noted how much she relates to using audiobooks as a way to ease anxiety.
Set in 1975 at a summer camp in the Adirondacks, the novel follows a family haunted by two disappearances years apart. In 1961, an 8-year-old boy named Bear Van Laar vanished, and more than a decade later, his teenage sister goes missing as well. The story unfolds across two timelines, exploring themes of privilege and class while maintaining a gripping sense of suspense.
The book also aligns with elements Swift has said she enjoys in stories. During her interview, she described her interest in atmospheric settings, mysterious relationships, and lingering secrets—like old mansions, hidden past crimes, and even hints of the supernatural.
With its layered mystery, complex characters, and eerie tone, Moore’s novel is a compelling pick for anyone inspired to follow Swift’s reading recommendation.
