Steve Turner

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The Stories Behind Every Beatles Song

A Hard Day's Write

Cecily von Ziegesar

Welcome to New York City’s Upper East Side, where my friends and I live, go to school, play, and sleep—sometimes with each other. 


S is back from boarding school, and if we aren’t careful, she’s going to win over our teachers, wear that dress we couldn’t fit into, steal our boyfriends’ hearts, and basically ruin our lives in a major way. I’ll be watching closely . . . 


You know you love me, 
 

gossip girl

Gossip Girl

lamia 

this was a scrumptious start to the series! its not mind blowing or anything but its a nice light hearted escape kind of read. also im biased bc i wish i was a park ave princess. spoiler ---- surprised at how this teen novel talks about EDs, slut shaming, and assault so casually. not that it cant, just wondering how these topics will be dealt with later in the story. hope its not just dismissed like in the tv show.

I could not finish reading this book. My interest was never really captured in the first few pages I've tried to read. I tried, but evidently this book isn't at all as good as it's hyped up to be. The premise seemed interesting enough from what I heard, but like I said it wasn't as good as I thought it to be. 

One thing that really bothered me was the writing. I honestly don't mean this to sound rude but, it wasn't that good. That's the reason as to why Io struggled to read through the book.

Also, I believe that the teens depicted in the book seem a little too unreal somehow. i mean not every teen is as obnoxious like that when their wealthy, or so interested in losing their virginity so fast like that. What happened to waiting? 

Teens aren't always sleeping around and experimenting with drugs like that, and that's basically why I though it seemed unreal. Sure there are teens like that, maybe worse who's to say really? It's just that the way it was presented in the book was bad.

That saying I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, there are better young adult book series out there than this.

Jeannette Ordas

A late-night, no library books, desperation settles in and I downloaded the first ebook that the library system had. Unfortunately, it was Gossip Girl. I watch the tv show but the book was seriously horrifying. Really, is this what teenagers read? Yikes.

Alexia

Thank God I didn't read the books before starting the series, because if it had been the other way around, I wouldn' t have watched it and loved it so much.
The characters are too coarse and frivolous, which was much more 'real' in the show. And Serena is too annoying in the book for the readers to connect with her.

Sam Kiszonka

Please note that I know I should not judge this book against the TV series, but as GG has been one of my most loved shows for years I can't help it. 
I know that the show was developed off of these books, but I watched the TV series first and fell in love with those characters, so this book was a bit of a shock to my system! 

I have wanted to read this book series for ages! 
As I said above I absolutely love the TV series and the characters in the TV series. 

I however have developed a love / hate relationship with this book and the characters. 
I really want to like the book because the TV show is so good, it has literally ruined this book series for me. Why does Vanessa have a shaved head?!!
Also I honestly can not get past how horrible the characters are! They have pretty much no redeeming qualities at all. And seriously Dan needs to lighten The f*** up!!
They could possibly mature and develop some sort of conscience, maybe a backbone for Nate, over the series of this book. And I know that I am going to end up reading this whole series because I am, unfortunately, emotionally invested in these characters and seeing how their life's turn out. I seriously hope (fingers and toes crossed) that Chuck still turns into the Chuck we all adore at the end of the TVseries, I have my doubts though.

Stephanie Midolo

It's summer. I'm supposed to read books like this.

Cecily Von Ziegesar

Laura Flórez

Unlike the tv show, I never finished this series.

Samantha

For once in my life I think a TV show is better than the actual book

Megan Leprich

I'm not afraid to admit that I actually enjoy reading these books, they're almost a guilty pleasure for me. Getting to read about the wealthy and upscale kids of New York honestly kinda fascinates me and makes me jealous in a way. I read the books after watching the TV show and I honestly think I prefer the books. I love Serena and Dan's characters and all of the drama that goes into them. These are perfect fast-paced reads that I devour very quickly.

Kourtney

Just finished binge watching the series and thought I would give the books a try. Enjoyed this more than I thought I would! It was a very quick read and the chapters are short - which was perfect for me to read in between feeding and changing my newborn baby! Will continue with the series when I get a chance!

The wickedly funny first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit series such as Pretty Little Liars and Friends). Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live, go to school, play, and sleep--sometimes with each other. S is back from boarding school, and if we aren't careful, she's going to win over our teachers, wear that dress we couldn't fit into, steal our boyfriends' hearts, and basically ruin our lives in a major way. I'll be watching closely... You know you love me. gossip girl

A Novel by Cecily von Ziegesar

Gossip Girl #1

Jessica 

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Gossip Girl was, and always will be, one of my favorite trashy young adult book series. I love that the novels are short and easy to devour and that they sound like actual conversations with teenagers. You get a glimpse into the lives of a group of shallow rich teenagers and the so-called-glamor of it all. I love that it doesn’t take itself seriously and at times is sincerely cringe worthy. How absurd are these characters, right? I’m delirious with love for this light and fluffy read.

I’d say that it is my guilty pleasure except I don’t believe in such a thing.

Needless to say Gossip Girl is my biggest weak point in young adult literature and frankly, I can’t explain why, it’s just so fun and the easiest way to blow off some steam after a long day. I feel like I grew up with everyone’s favorite Upper East Siders and really, there’s no going back from that. 

From the moment I picked it up as a preteen exploring Barnes and Noble, I knew I was hooked. Over ten years later, there’s still no going back.

As I said before, the only way to enjoy this series is to understand it isn’t supposed to be serious. It’s soapy, it’s satirical, it’s dramatic and it’s steamy. And another thing you should do, is separate it from the television series of the same name.

The wickedly funny third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit series such as Pretty Little Liars and Friends). It's Christmastime and Blair and Serena are best friends again, and up to their old tricks--partying hard and breaking hearts from Park Avenue to the Caribbean. Blair's mom and Cyrus are having their honeymoon in Salt Key. And when school lets out for the holiday, Blair, Serena, Aaron, and company head down there to blow off steam after their midterm exams. In between pina coladas and topless sunbathing, Blair and Serena plot revenge on super-jerk Chuck Bass. Everyone jets back to NYC for Serena's New Year's party, during which Nate and Blair may or may not finally go all the way...and Serena may or may not be discovered to be the secret fling of Hollywood's hottest young leading man.

A Gossip Girl Novel

Gossip Girl #3: All I Want is Everything

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Following the events of You Know You Love Me, everyone’s favorite group of partying, reckless, intriguing teenagers are still the hot topic on the infamous Gossip Girl blog.

Which is not at all shocking, given their lives are as entertaining and stressful as your favorite handy dandy soap opera. It’s just as dishy, catty and sarcastic as ever and once more an absolute delight to pick up where we left off in the wild happenings of this batch of characters. Yes, Gossip Girl is the ultimate trash favorite.

All I Want Is Everything is YA chick lit at its finest. Even all these years later, this series is still fun and enjoyable and cringe worthy, i.e: a total beach read. So grab your shades, that new bikini and your favorite drink – it’s time to dive back into this dishy world and gossip our cute little butts off. Who doesn’t love a good gossip?

Winter break is nearly here and with the end of the year drawing closer, there's plenty of room for these kids to ring in the new year with dramatic sparks. Some will stay in the city for the holidays while others will be jetting off for a vacation in the sun and the world at their feet.

Thankfully for us, and the entire Upper East Side, the loveable pair of best frenemies, Blair and Serena, have patched up their friendship. Now that both girls are single and BFFs again, they’re looking to spend their winter holidays in the sun and to enjoy themselves thoroughly. They’ve earned it, right? With Nate no longer in either girls romantic lives, they’ve retracted their claws and maybe, just maybe, their eyes will meet another special someone’s.

The wickedly funny fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit series such as Pretty Little Liars and Friends). Everyone who's anyone in New York City is suffering from post-college-application cabin fever, and it's time to run a little wild! Could it be that Serena is smitten with Blair's stepbrother, or will the Fashion Week parties pull her away from any attempt at true love? Dan and Vanessa are mad about each other and pursuing their creative dreams...but be careful of what you wish for. Nate hits an all-time low as Blair's Yale interview with a tall, handsome alum takes an unexpected turn, and Jenny makes a new friend who gets a little too close for comfort. And just who is going to get into college early acceptance? Wintertime has never been hotter in NYC as things steam up all over Fifth Avenue.

Gossip Girl #4: Because I'm Worth it

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Because I’m Worth It takes things up a notch for our favorite Upper East Siders. Time has passed rather quickly and the more things change, the more they stay the same. Some are given second chances, some are cleaning up their acts and some are exploring whole new worlds to discover themselves no matter what it costs those they love. As usual, we can expect a luxurious setting with tons of backstabbing, sex and rich teen angst.

(And we see the age old statement: give a girl a new haircut and she can take on the world. Wait, that’s not a thing? Oh…)

With a budding romance in rehab just beginning, other relationships fall apart. There’s plenty of romantic plots as per usual in this installment, and while some of it seems excessive and silly it still serves as an trashy entertainment at its finest. There’s a reason these books, and the “adaption”, are so popular: they are scandalous and reminiscent of a train wreck you can’t help but to watch.

On the topic of romance, something unexpected happens to our favorite teen queen B: Blair meets someone who has such a classic handsome tone to him that he just may be the next leading man to her Audrey Hepburn; the only catch is massive seeing as he is a friend of her fathers and is the man who is giving her a second chance at her Yale interview.

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Karla<3

Halle Moir

Addy A

Now a Major TV Series on HBO MAX

Maria youngberg 

The #1 New York Times bestselling series returns with a fresh new cover in time for the highly anticipated HBO MAX series reboot. 'Believe me, I'll be the first to find out, and you'll be the second. It's not like I'm good at keeping secrets ... you know you love me, gossip girl.' The third in the established and bestselling Gossip Girl series about the most popular high school crowd. Christmas parties, the end of exams, revenge-plotting and the most talked about New Year's Eve party might spell big trouble for Upper East Side's elite. Set in New York the narrative takes a voyeuristic look into the troubled, raw and indulgent lives of Manhattan's super-rich.

All I Want is Everything

Gossip Girl 3

Beck Krystal

Kaitlin Simpson

Serena van der Woodsen is back from boarding school -- but is she still the Upper East Side's It Girl? The wickedly funny first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the HBO Max series. Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live, go to school, play, and sleep -- sometimes with each other. S is back from boarding school, and if we aren't careful, she's going to win over our teachers, wear that dress we couldn't fit into, steal our boyfriends' hearts, and basically ruin our lives in a major way. I'll be watching closely... You know you love me.gossip girl

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