FAQ About Gossip Girl

Yes, Gossip Girl is based on a book series of the same name by Cecily von Ziegesar. The book series was published between 2002 and 2011 and consists of 13 novels. The television series follows the basic plot and characters of the book series, but also diverges from it in significant ways. The book series is also set in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and follows the lives of wealthy, privileged teenagers attending elite private schools. Like the television series, the books explore themes of wealth, power, love, and betrayal.