Season 1 DVD of Gossip Girl is coming out, just in time to preempt the new season. Apparently, it comes with an audio book of Christina Ricci reading an abridged version of Gossip Girl book one.
Wait, seriously!? I understand abridging Les Miserables to take out the architectural details of the sewers, or the largely irrelevant information on naval warfare in Count of Monte Cristo. But what are they leaving out on the audio tape of Gossip Girl?
My guess: the riskier scenes. From what I've seen, GG on TV gets rid of the smoking and Blair's bulimia. Maybe the audio book is edited down in this way, too?
With or without the audio book, Gossip Girl book sales are through the roof. Want your teenage daughter to read more? Fill the book with drugs, alcohol, and selfish behavior.
Axiom: Content is what wins coverage or profit in the end.