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Gossip Girl Author Penning Blair Waldorf Sequel Novel
The new book will follow the former NYC socialite 20 years after the original series.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar has sold a standalone follow-up novel on fan favorite character Blair Waldorf to Grand Central Publishing. The new book, titled "Blair", is set 20 years after the original bestselling Gossip Girl series and will follow the former Manhattan socialite as she returns to New York City to reclaim her place at the top of the Upper East Side social hierarchy.
Why it matters
The Gossip Girl book and TV series were major cultural phenomena, with the original novel selling over 6 million copies. This new Blair Waldorf-focused sequel novel is expected to generate significant interest from the series' large and devoted fanbase.
The details
Details about the plot of the new novel are still under wraps, but it’s expected to follow Blair Waldorf, now in her 40s, as she returns to New York City to regain her status and influence on the Upper East Side social scene. The book is being published through a global English-language deal between Alloy Entertainment, which owns the Gossip Girl IP, and Grand Central Publishing in the US and Orion Fiction in the UK.
- The new novel is tentatively set for a Summer 2027 publication date.
- The original Gossip Girl novel was published in 2002 and remained on the New York Times bestsellers list for over 100 weeks.
The players
Cecily von Ziegesar
The author of the original Gossip Girl book series, which spawned a hit TV adaptation.
Alloy Entertainment
The company that owns the Gossip Girl intellectual property and is overseeing the development of the new Blair Waldorf novel.
Karen Kosztolnyik
The VP and Executive Editorial Director of Fiction at Grand Central Publishing, the US publisher of the new Blair Waldorf novel.
Charlotte Mursell
The Publisher of Orion Fiction at Hachette UK, the UK publisher of the new Blair Waldorf novel.
What’s next
No news yet on how the new Blair Waldorf novel might develop into a scripted project for television, but it’s expected to spark interest in the TV world given the enduring popularity of the Gossip Girl franchise.
The takeaway
The continued expansion of the Gossip Girl universe, this time with a focus on the iconic character of Blair Waldorf, demonstrates the lasting cultural impact of the original book and TV series. Fans of the franchise will no doubt be eager to see what new adventures await their favorite Upper East Side socialite.
