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Cecily Von Ziegesar Reading Order

5 series · 34 books · Born 1971

Young Adult

Cecily von Ziegesar is an American author who created the wildly popular Gossip Girl franchise, a cornerstone of 2000s young adult fiction that spawned multiple series, graphic novels, and a television adaptation. Her work explores the dramatic social lives and secrets of privileged teenagers, blending mystery, romance, and scandal with sharp observational humor about status and belonging. Over her career, von Ziegesar has written across several interconnected Gossip Girl universes as well as standalone novels, establishing herself as a defining voice in teen drama fiction.

Cecily von Ziegesar Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2020)

Start with Cum Laude and read in order.

Start this series with Cum Laude

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Gossip Girl Series

Complete

14 books (2002–2011)

Start with Gossip Girl, the first of 14 books in the Gossip Girl series.

Start this series with Gossip Girl

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You Know You Love Me
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3
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All I Want is Everything
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Because I'm Worth It
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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I Like It Like That
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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You're the One That I Want
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Nobody Does it Better
Nobody Does it Better
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Nothing Can Keep Us Together
Nothing Can Keep Us Together
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Only in Your Dreams
Only in Your Dreams
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Would I Lie to You
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Don't You Forget About Me
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
It Had to Be You
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of I Will Always Love You
I Will Always Love You
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Psycho Killer
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gossip Girl: The Carlyles Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2009)

Start with The Carlyles, the first of 4 books in the Gossip Girl: The Carlyles series.

Start this series with The Carlyles

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The Carlyles
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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You Just Can't Get Enough
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Love the One You're With
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Take a Chance on Me
Take a Chance on Me
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gossip Girl: The Manga Graphic Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2011)

Start with For Your Eyes Only, Vol. 1 and read in order.

Start this series with For Your Eyes Only, Vol. 1

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#Title
1
Cover of For Your Eyes Only, Vol. 1
For Your Eyes Only, Vol. 1
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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For Your Eyes Only, Vol. 2
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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For Your Eyes Only, Vol. 3
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

It Girl Series

Complete

10 books (2005–2010)

Start with The It Girl, the first of 10 books in the It Girl series.

Start this series with The It Girl

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2
3
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4
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5
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Unforgettable
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Cover of Infamous
7
Cover of Tempted
8
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9
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10
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cecily Von Ziegesar written?
Cecily Von Ziegesar has written 34 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2020.
What is the first book in each Cecily Von Ziegesar series?
Here are the first books in Cecily Von Ziegesar's series: Cecily von Ziegesar Standalone Novels: Cum Laude; Gossip Girl: Gossip Girl; Gossip Girl: The Carlyles: The Carlyles; Gossip Girl: The Manga Graphic Novels: For Your Eyes Only, Vol. 1; It Girl: The It Girl.
What order should I read Cecily Von Ziegesar's books?
We recommend reading Cecily Von Ziegesar's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Cecily Von Ziegesar's series complete?
Cecily Von Ziegesar has 5 completed series.

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