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Gossip Girl #8
Nothing Can Keep Us Together
Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I are the princes and princesses of private school, and graduation is just an excuse to throw a fabulous party - as if we need a reason.
Enter the world of Gossip Girl- a world where jealousy and betrayal are always in fashion.
We're nearly done with high school - forever! - but before we head off to the Ivy of our choice we've got plenty to keep us busy: B found S kissing N in the shower. Steamy! Even B can see that S and N would make the hottest couple ever, right? Wrong. B's about to strut down the revenge runway, and I have a front row seat. We'll see if this catfight looks good on the catwalk. Time to hide behind my oversized Chanel sunglasses to watch the show . . . .
You know you love me,
gossip girl
Enter the world of Gossip Girl- a world where jealousy and betrayal are always in fashion.
We're nearly done with high school - forever! - but before we head off to the Ivy of our choice we've got plenty to keep us busy: B found S kissing N in the shower. Steamy! Even B can see that S and N would make the hottest couple ever, right? Wrong. B's about to strut down the revenge runway, and I have a front row seat. We'll see if this catfight looks good on the catwalk. Time to hide behind my oversized Chanel sunglasses to watch the show . . . .
You know you love me,
gossip girl
221 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2005
About the author
Cecily von Ziegesar
112 books3,064 followersCecily von Ziegesar is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Gossip Girl novels, upon which the hit television show is based.
Cecily von Ziegesar was born in New York City. Her childhood dream was to grow up to be a ballerina; she began lessons at age 3 and auditioned for the School of American Ballet at age 8, but was rejected.
As a teenager, von Ziegesar commuted to Manhattan at 6 a.m. to attend the Nightingale-Bamford School. After graduating from Nightingale, von Ziegesar attended Colby College before spending a year in Budapest working for a local radio station.
Von Ziegesar returned to the United States to study creative writing at the University of Arizona, but dropped out shortly thereafter.
Back in New York, while working at book-packaging firm Alloy Entertainment, von Ziegesar became inspired to create the Gossip Girl series, which follows the lives of privileged teenagers in New York. The series climbed to the top of The New York Times best-sellers list in 2002. A spin-off series, The It Girl, made the list in 2005.
The Constance Billard School for Girls in Gossip Girl is based upon an exaggerated version of von Ziegesar's alma mater, Nightingale. She also culled events from the book from the lives of her extremely wealthy friends, as well as her own life as a perpetual gossip.
She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family.
Cecily von Ziegesar was born in New York City. Her childhood dream was to grow up to be a ballerina; she began lessons at age 3 and auditioned for the School of American Ballet at age 8, but was rejected.
As a teenager, von Ziegesar commuted to Manhattan at 6 a.m. to attend the Nightingale-Bamford School. After graduating from Nightingale, von Ziegesar attended Colby College before spending a year in Budapest working for a local radio station.
Von Ziegesar returned to the United States to study creative writing at the University of Arizona, but dropped out shortly thereafter.
Back in New York, while working at book-packaging firm Alloy Entertainment, von Ziegesar became inspired to create the Gossip Girl series, which follows the lives of privileged teenagers in New York. The series climbed to the top of The New York Times best-sellers list in 2002. A spin-off series, The It Girl, made the list in 2005.
The Constance Billard School for Girls in Gossip Girl is based upon an exaggerated version of von Ziegesar's alma mater, Nightingale. She also culled events from the book from the lives of her extremely wealthy friends, as well as her own life as a perpetual gossip.
She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family.
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December 18, 2016
Reading this series is like keep seeing an old high school friend you have nothing in common with, and whose company you don't even enjoy, but saying "yes" anytime they ask you to go get a coffee, just outta habit.
8 books gone, 5 to go.
8 books gone, 5 to go.
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September 18, 2020I'm curious to see if there's going to be a single book where no one cheats at all. I higgghhhly doubt it though.
August 29, 2020
Vad händer egentligen med dessa karaktärer?
Vanessa är otrogen
Nate gråter hela tiden
Daniel ger upp sina drömmar för kärlekens skull
Serena är fortfarande snygg hela tiden men får knappt några kapitel
Jenny har fortfarande stora bröst och ska nu få en spin-off serie, ska den bara handla om hennes bröst för det är ju det enda man hör eller vad hon tänker på
Blair är tråkig och bryr sig bara om att hon har en engelsk lord som pojkvän som kanske redan är förlovad med någon annan.
Det här är inte super bra böcker, men jag kan inte sluta läsa den här serien. Det är som polly, bara en bok till och till slut så är alla borta.
Vanessa är otrogen
Nate gråter hela tiden
Daniel ger upp sina drömmar för kärlekens skull
Serena är fortfarande snygg hela tiden men får knappt några kapitel
Jenny har fortfarande stora bröst och ska nu få en spin-off serie, ska den bara handla om hennes bröst för det är ju det enda man hör eller vad hon tänker på
Blair är tråkig och bryr sig bara om att hon har en engelsk lord som pojkvän som kanske redan är förlovad med någon annan.
Det här är inte super bra böcker, men jag kan inte sluta läsa den här serien. Det är som polly, bara en bok till och till slut så är alla borta.
August 2, 2012
When I first started reading the gossip girl series, I thought they were brilliant. It offered excitement, betrayal and friendship, among other things. But as the series has progressed, it seems Cecily von Ziegesar has run out of ideas. The will-they-won't-they relationship of Blair and Nate/ Serena and Nate has begun to get irritating, and the constant shakiness of Blair and Serena's friendship, likewise Vanessa and Dan's relationship, is off-putting. This book, like the last few, has become rather predictable and didn't get me hooked in quite the same way as they did initially.
That said, I still got some enjoyment out of reading it, as the writing style is enticing and funny- and I will continue to read the series if only to find out the true identity of gossip girl! The only other thing that saved this book was Jenny, who has remained charming in all her ignorant youth. The author has made the right decision to follow up this series with a spin-off about Jenny (The It Girl).
If you enjoyed the last few books prior to this one, you'll probably like this one too. But if, like me, you've begun getting bored by them, don't expect much change here.
That said, I still got some enjoyment out of reading it, as the writing style is enticing and funny- and I will continue to read the series if only to find out the true identity of gossip girl! The only other thing that saved this book was Jenny, who has remained charming in all her ignorant youth. The author has made the right decision to follow up this series with a spin-off about Jenny (The It Girl).
If you enjoyed the last few books prior to this one, you'll probably like this one too. But if, like me, you've begun getting bored by them, don't expect much change here.
October 13, 2018
Although I am super crazy about gossip girl(the tv series) , I think I am done with the book series. No more... pleasssee!
July 2, 2007
terrifying.
August 18, 2010
I'm not really sure why I keep reading this series. I guess that this point it is mainly to finishing them. The tv show really is much better.
July 6, 2011
These books keep getting worse and worse. Arrrghhhhh why did I read them? Waste of time
November 16, 2016
So gross but I can't stop devouring these books.
April 27, 2020
Interested to see how the summer plays out!
February 26, 2021
Recensie volgt op mn website.
April 12, 2011
I hate Serena and Nate.
August 22, 2021
I think i can confidently say the only books in the series I don't despise are the ones where Blair gets to live her best life and Serena is in a ditch where she belongs
December 7, 2021
We've been doing this for the past eight books people, I have no idea how this series nothing happens
January 10, 2024
I wish with my whole heart that this series would end with blair and serena being together. I’m actually upset with myself for not seeing it sooner
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January 20, 2026book Blair + Vanessa 🤌🤌
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January 21, 2026nate was just crying in this book lmaoaoa AGAIN DO IT AGAIN
November 11, 2021
YOU GOT RID OF JENNY BUT KEPT DAN? DAN SUCKS.
April 4, 2009
If I remember correctly, I think it was about everyone going off for summer vacation. Actually it was kind of sad, because hardly any couples were together (like Blair and Nate)!! It was good, although I would have liked it better if there was more romance... even though that sounds really weird. I am excited to read the last two books in the series, and the next one that I think is coming out this fall! When I first picked up this series, I didn't think I would like it, but it turns out that I actually really like it! It is probably one of my favorite series. I know a lot of people think that they are just a bunch of trash (I know I did at first) they are very entertaining and funny to read. It's really interesting to keep up with everyone's rich, extravagent lifestyles! I would recommened this book/series to pretty much any teenage girl who liikes books aobut drama. Even if you think you won't like it, you may just be surprised! =)
March 5, 2009
Picks up where book 7 leaves off. This book revolves around graduation. As always there are some scandals...
-a boy that may not graduate due to a theft at school
-another boy that declares his love for a girl by announcing he will skip college to stay in the city with the girl he loves
-a on-again/off-again couple are off-again and he has a new girlfriend
-a girl has snagged herself the main of her dreams.
The book ends with the graduation night party where most everything changes yet again!
-a boy that may not graduate due to a theft at school
-another boy that declares his love for a girl by announcing he will skip college to stay in the city with the girl he loves
-a on-again/off-again couple are off-again and he has a new girlfriend
-a girl has snagged herself the main of her dreams.
The book ends with the graduation night party where most everything changes yet again!
March 21, 2011
Everyone graduates and has a party. To tell you the truth, I'm getting a little bored with all the partying, shopping, hooking up, breaking up, and getting back together. I mean, how many ways can you tell the same story?
November 26, 2020
Honestly I'm just reading them to finish the series at this point. It's ridiculous and the TV show is WAY better.
March 21, 2021
Rather uneventful, but it ended on a good note.
July 21, 2020
Ik weet niet wat het is met deze serie. Vind ik de serie echt goed? Nee. Wil ik om de ene of de andere onverklaarbare reden toch constant verder lezen? Ja. En ik kan je echt niet vertellen waarom. Want elk boek in deze serie heeft eigenlijk precies dezelfde ingrediënten en plot punten.
Als je erop inzoomt dan groeien de karakters eigenlijk nauwelijks en leren ze al helemaal niet van hun eigen stommiteiten en fouten. Ze doen steeds hetzelfde. Keer op keer op keer. En gek genoeg lijkt het ook nog eens alsof elk boek eindigt met Nate die sex heeft met het verkeerde meisje. Het heeft behoorlijk wat boeken geduurd voor hij überhaupt bedacht had wie het juiste meisje was, maar bij dat juiste meisje in de armen belanden wil maar niet lukken. Wellicht dat zijn drugsverslaving daar iets mee te maken heeft.
Wat het boek zo verslavend maakt, denk ik, is dat het ergens ook gewoon heel vermakelijk is om deze mensen keer op keer dezelfde stomme dingen te zien doen. Het maakt het ook lekker veilig en voorspelbaar. Dit boek kent geen onverwachte wendingen. Het zal je ook zeker niet verliefd laten worden op een karakter om dit karakter daarna iets onvergeeflijks te laten doen waardoor je die liefde weer op moet geven. Alle karakters doen onvergeeflijke dingen. En het zijn al helemaal geen karakters om verliefd op te worden.
Ik kan zo ongeveer wel al vertellen wat er in het volgende boek gaat gebeuren. Serena krijgt iets wat Blair wil zonder er moeite voor te doen. Nate krijgt een goede ingeving, maar weet daarna weer aan drugs te komen waardoor hij vijf minuten later niet meer kan herinneren wat voor goede ingeving dat ook alweer was. En Blair denkt dat ze eindelijk haar geluk gevonden heeft, maar krijgt dan het deksel op haar neus omdat mannen eikels zijn en Serena in alles, onbedoeld en ongewild, beter en leuker is dan zij.
Je leest in mijn volgende review of ik gelijk had...
Als je erop inzoomt dan groeien de karakters eigenlijk nauwelijks en leren ze al helemaal niet van hun eigen stommiteiten en fouten. Ze doen steeds hetzelfde. Keer op keer op keer. En gek genoeg lijkt het ook nog eens alsof elk boek eindigt met Nate die sex heeft met het verkeerde meisje. Het heeft behoorlijk wat boeken geduurd voor hij überhaupt bedacht had wie het juiste meisje was, maar bij dat juiste meisje in de armen belanden wil maar niet lukken. Wellicht dat zijn drugsverslaving daar iets mee te maken heeft.
Wat het boek zo verslavend maakt, denk ik, is dat het ergens ook gewoon heel vermakelijk is om deze mensen keer op keer dezelfde stomme dingen te zien doen. Het maakt het ook lekker veilig en voorspelbaar. Dit boek kent geen onverwachte wendingen. Het zal je ook zeker niet verliefd laten worden op een karakter om dit karakter daarna iets onvergeeflijks te laten doen waardoor je die liefde weer op moet geven. Alle karakters doen onvergeeflijke dingen. En het zijn al helemaal geen karakters om verliefd op te worden.
Ik kan zo ongeveer wel al vertellen wat er in het volgende boek gaat gebeuren. Serena krijgt iets wat Blair wil zonder er moeite voor te doen. Nate krijgt een goede ingeving, maar weet daarna weer aan drugs te komen waardoor hij vijf minuten later niet meer kan herinneren wat voor goede ingeving dat ook alweer was. En Blair denkt dat ze eindelijk haar geluk gevonden heeft, maar krijgt dan het deksel op haar neus omdat mannen eikels zijn en Serena in alles, onbedoeld en ongewild, beter en leuker is dan zij.
Je leest in mijn volgende review of ik gelijk had...
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February 7, 2023tbh i feel like nothing happened in this so it was 2 weeks of time in gg universe ??? vanessa and aaron broke up and serena and nate were never really together i’m super interested in what chuck will be up to??? and is jenny the new it girl of these books i keep getting a preview of?? throwback to age 9 me in the library let’s see ok !!!!
August 6, 2025
I enjoyed this book but I would not say it was my favorite of the series. I liked how serious topics like drug-use and student-teacher relationships were handled in a way that both piques teen interest and shows the nasty realism. In this book the boys were flopping hard, and it was honestly nice to see because of the way they run after the girls. I felt that the special something was missing here but still a strong read regardless. And how well things are handled here just makes me like the show less and less, so nuanced!
March 19, 2022
Jenny really is the worst character
I’m also worried for all of those 90’s babies that grew up reading these books as a teenager and thinking all of this cheating, lying, smoking and toxic relationships are healthy… are you all okay?
I’m also worried for all of those 90’s babies that grew up reading these books as a teenager and thinking all of this cheating, lying, smoking and toxic relationships are healthy… are you all okay?
July 28, 2026
be still my cheating heart, and who’s bonking in bergdorf’s are pretty epic chapter titles
January 20, 2023
The one where Nate needs Viagra (or Blair's feet) to get it up. (Feat. Cecily von Ziegesar being blatantly and exploitatively homophobic)
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