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Welcome to New York Citys Upper East Side, where my friends and I get everything and everyonewe want. Snagging the latest Marc Jacobs bag or your best friends boyfriend isnt pretty, but its always hot . . . Its almost graduation and our lives are really heating up. Everybodys into college and... read more
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Characters edit
- Serena Caroline van der Woodsen: With her navy blue eyes, flowing blonde hair, and statuesque figure, who doesn't want to be Serena van der Woodsen? After all, the only thing more stunning than her smile is her family's bank account. But remember: wherever S goes, scandal is bound to follow.
- Blair Cornelia Waldorf: As the reigning queen of Constance, it's a wonder our little vixen has any time for her favorite extracurricular activity—getting cozy with UES hottie Nate Archibald. From her ruby ring to her perfectly tailored cardigans, Blair is a true disciple of Audrey Hepburn.
- Vanessa Marigold Abrams: Vanessa is a Brooklyn-based hipster who dreams of attending NYU film school. Whether she's shaving her head or donning Doc Martens, V loves to stand out—and not always in a good way. But beneath her tough exterior, it looks like there's a certain someone V just can't seem to resist.
- Daniel Jonah Humphrey: Pale, shaggy, and rock star thin, Dan is St. Jude's official American Apparel ambassador. When he's not pounding back coffee or tweaking his poetic musings, he's obsessing over his one true love—Serena van der Woodsen. But be careful, D, you can't always get what you want.
- Nathaniel Fitzwilliam Archibald: With his wavy brown hair and deep green eyes, Nate commands a sailboat like he does women's hearts—effortlessly. But if Blair thinks she or any other woman can pin him down, she better take off those rose-tinted Prada glasses. Word is that N isn't the type to take himself completely off the market.
- Jennifer Humphrey: A burgeoning young Brooklynite with UES aspirations, Jenny Humphrey stands out from her classmates—and with her 34D chest size it's certainly not hard to command their attention. But don't be fooled by her soft tresses and doe eyes. Deep down, J is as ambitious as any other queen of the UES.
- Charles Bartholomew 'Chuck' Bass: With looks like he was plucked straight out of an aftershave commercial, Chuck is the ultimate UES party host. But be careful, ladies: whether he's dashing around the UES in his Jaguar convertible or showing off his pet monkey, the City is his jungle, and C is a predator, indeed.
- Aaron Elihue Rose: Blair's stepbrother
- Kati Farkas: One of Blair's friends, classmates or minions
- Isabel Siobhan Coates: The daughter of the famous actor, Arthur Coates. She is also one of Blair's friends, classmates or minions.
- Alison Baker: A senior student in Constance Billard.
- Fiona Castagnoli: Jenny's host at Hanover Academy.
- Lord Marcus Beaton-Rhodes: A taller, British version of Nate Archibald.
- Harold Bass: A more masculine, less flamboyantly dressed clone of Chuck Bass. He is Chuck's cousin.
- Mr. Tortia: The headmaster of Croton School.
- Oscar de la Renta: One of the world's leading fashion designers.
- Thaddeus Moore: The director of admissions at Waverly Prep.
- Jasmine James-Morgan: Tyler's girlfriend who imitates Blair.
- Jennifer Humphrey: A burgeoning young Brooklynite with UES aspirations, Jenny Humphrey stands out from her classmates—and with her 34D chest size it's certainly not hard to command their attention. But don't be fooled by her soft tresses and doe eyes. Deep down, J is as ambitious as any other queen of the UES.
- Ken Mogul: Vanessa's former film mentor
- Mr Beckham: Add a description of this character.
- Mrs Mclean: Principal of Constance Billard School
- Dr. Nesbitt: Principal of St. Jude's school
- Brust
- Bruder
- Ms Solomon
- Lehrer
- Harry
- Leib
Quotes edit
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“When caught between two evils, I generally like to take the one I never tried.”
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“Not that Jenny wasn't still a party girl looking for a party school, but Serena van der Woodsen had taught her a very important lesson: Party girls are deeper and smarter than they first appear.”
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“I never thought I'd get absolutely everything wanted. But I kept trying, anyway, and now I have it. Everything.”
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“Something about getting what she'd always wanted, even though she'd never really wanted anything--things just fell into her lap.”
Serena van der Woodsen's Thoughts -
“Don't ever let anyone tell you should be happy with what you have. There's always more, and there's no reason you shouldn't have it all.”
Blair Waldorf
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Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
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When caught between two evils, I generally like to take the one I never tried. —Mae West
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“Coach said you were a maniac with a stick.” That’s one way of putting it.
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“Don’t ever let anyone tell you should be happy with what you have. There’s always more, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t have it all.”
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She was suddenly reminded of those freaky old V.C. Andrews books she’d read when she was twelve, about a brother and sister who were locked together in an attic and eventually gave birth to twins.
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Setting & Locations edit
- Hanover Academy: A boarding school in New Hampshire where Serena attended her junior year before she transferred back to Constance Billard School for Girls.
- Isn't She Lovely: A tiny Williamsburg bridal and special-occasion-dresses boutique a block away from the apartment Vanessa and Blair shared.
- Croton School: A boarding school in Croton Falls, New Yorl. It is known for the wild parties and scandalous deeds their students do.
- Bergdorf Goodman: One of the oldest and most beautiful luxury department stores in Manhattan.
- New York
- England
- London
- Williamsburg
- Upper East Side
First Sentence edit
June is right around the corner and New York City is like a burning Diptyque candle: hot and smelly, beautiful and bright.
Table of Contents edit
1.Where the girls all go
2. He’s come undone
3. V’s first love note of the day
4. D is Mr. Popularity
5. S has rendered party school totally useless
6. D and V have déjà vu … all over again
7. You can take the girl out of 212, but you can’t take the 212 out of the girl
8. S demonstrates how to be naughty and nice
9. N’s new drug of choice
10. A funny thing happened at the Yale Club
11. What boarding schoolers do when they’re bored
12. V experiments with double happiness
13. D chooses real sex over sex poems
14. Who’s that boy?
15. Guess who’s bonking in bergdorf’s?
16. See B die and go to heaven
17. Objects reflected in mirror are closer than they appear
18. Be still her cheating heart
19. Guess who’s coming to breakfast at fred’s?
20. S gets to say her lines twice
21. Boys will be boys and girls will be girls
22. D writes another ode
23. Who can resist an artistic page six girl?
24. Cheating for old times’ sake
25. Too many boys, too many choices, too little time
26. Pomp and circumstance
27. Oh, the places you’ll go!—not
28. D could use a little more love
29. A reads V like a book
30. Who’s that girl?
31. Some would argue that her last name begins with w
32. Her heart is on some other boy’s sleeve
33. Will J resort to homeschooling?
34. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
35. Nothing can keep us together
36. Remind me how much i love you
37. N’s trail of tears
38. J considers losing it before boarding school
39.What you choose not to hear can’t hurt you
40. D rethinks his summer plans
41. Sex, drugs, and rock’n’roll
42. Nothing like a little mystery
43. You know you love me
Series & Lists edit
This is book 8 of 14 in Gossip Girl. (standard series)
Preceded by Nobody Does It Better, and followed by Only in Your Dreams.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Cecily Von Ziegesar (Author)
First Edition edit
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Publication Date: 2005
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Page Count: 240
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Publication Date: 2005
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Page Count: 240
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Series › Gossip Girl
- Books › Teens › Social Issues › Being a Teen
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction
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