“Funny, perceptive, and moving,” raved USA Today of the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series by Ann Brashares, author of The Here and Now. Some friends just fit together. Once there was a pair of pants. Just an ordinary pair of jeans. But these pants, the Traveling Pants, went on to do great things. This is the story of the four friends—Lena, Tibby, Bridget, and Carmen—who made it possible. “An outstanding and vivid book that will stay with readers for a long time.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred, Flying Start “The loving depiction of enduring and solid friendship will ring true to readers.” —The Bulletin, Recommended “A feel-good novel of substance.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Uplifting.” —Seventeen Pants = love. Love your pals. Love yourself.
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"I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this series. I think I read all four in a week! I hunted down the final books at various libraries. I became very attached to seeing how the characters would end up. This last summer the girls were grown up (college age) and there was more mature content. "
— Megan (4 out of 5 stars)
" I love listening to a book after I get this app. I love the book I am listening. "
— CJ , 9/10/2018" Wow...beautifully written! It will make you laugh, make you cry, make you want to yell and scream at the world, but more importantly, this book will make you think about your life and appreciate it all the more. Great job Ann Brashares! "
— Dionne, 2/1/2014" An excellent, if heartbreaking, conclusion to a series that has followed a generation of readers. I've always loved Lena, but I saw a lot of myself in her in this installment... Too bad I don't have my own Kostos! "
— Dominica, 2/1/2014" Excellent story that really brings these characters back to life, but opens up just a few more questions right before the ending. "
— Ruth, 1/20/2014" Loved it, loved the whole series. The twists in this book were unexpected but great. "
— Kim, 1/14/2014" I really liked this book even though its a sad story, I like how it all comes together in the end! "
— Dena, 1/11/2014" loved it. read it in one sitting and cried a lot. it's an emotional book with lots of sadness and joy. definitely recommend reading it, i'm tempted to reread it tomorrow. "
— Jess, 1/11/2014" I cried my eyes out. I hated it at first, but I slowly fell in love with the characters I dearly missed. "
— Karradyne, 1/5/2014" In eerste instantie (na een paar hoofdstukken) wist ik niet of ik het een leuk boek zou vinden. Nu wel, het is prachtig. Een waardig vervolg. "
— Jeske, 12/21/2013" The four friends are all grown up! A little depressing and pretty predictable, but I did like the characters and it was an easy read. "
— Lindsay, 12/8/2013" it was good. it was really sad when tibby lost her life, but a lot of parts made me happy. Like when Lena got with Kostas, or when Bee found out she was pregan, or when we first met bailey. :) "
— Anna, 11/16/2013" Freaking depressing! It's a follow-up to the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books, but this one is not the light-hearted fun of the first books. The girls are grown up, and shit gets real. "
— Kelly, 9/9/2013" This book was nowhere near as good as the others. It was also very slow and had parts that didn't really need to be included. Overall, I was disappointed. "
— Tori, 8/29/2013" If you have read and enjoyed the Traveling Pants books - this is a must read. Just fun. "
— Jk, 8/21/2013" I enjoyed this book. It was the first of the series that I have read, so I didn't have preconceived ideas of what I thought should happen. The writing was very good and I enjoyed the characters and their different ways of handling things. I'll definitely read more by Ann Brashares! "
— Rita, 8/11/2013" Ann Brashares did a fantastic job of continuing the story and letting readers who enjoyed the first 4 see where the characters are now. The book was sad, unexpected, but felt like visiting old friends. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the ending. "
— Tina, 5/31/2013" This book is amazing! Once again, Ann was able to transport us into the world of girls ... "
— Belly, 5/17/2013" Was schocked at first... thinking: "no this can't be happening... what is wrong with Ann Brashares?". But as you get to the end, you understand and it makes sense. Still just sad to see Tibby go. "
— Franxilicious, 10/19/2012" read this as the first book on my new kindle fire and enjoyed how swiftly I was able to page through entire swaths of story. I felt obligated to read this having enjoyed the series so much when I was younger but I'm glad it's over. "
— Ali, 9/27/2012" I would have given this 4 1/2 stars if I was able. It was really good, appealing to my desire for escapism when I read. Twists and turns and questions answered. A good cap to the Sisterhood series. Would love to see a movie of this one. "
— Cathy, 8/8/2012" It was a good tie to the end of the book though at times the plot wasn't the fastest moving because of everyone's depression. Yet I told myself each night that I could stay up a little longer to read just one more chapter, and repeat. "
— Kaitie♥, 5/13/2012" I both loved and hated this book. It was heart breaking in how perfect it was. It worked with the series as a whole. "
— Heather, 4/10/2012" I really enjoyed it, I just wished it was longer. "
— Barbara, 3/26/2012" Such a wonderful read. Pure and lasting friendships from the beginning to the end with twists in between. Highly recommend this book! "
— Simone, 7/16/2011" Not so much... she should have stopped at 3. "
— Ronda, 6/30/2011" I really enjoyed this one. I know there is a new book, but I feel like the ending in this makes it unnecessary. "
— Christine, 6/29/2011" For someone totally disinterested in this series, I certainly flew through it fast enough. It was a great summer read. "
— Tara, 6/25/2011" I loved this series! I just found out that there's a second movie as well, and now I want to read the book about their lives as adults- I'm so curious to see where they all end up! "
— Amanda, 6/24/2011" I like how it based on four girls and not just one. my favorite is bridget "
— Ciara, 6/8/2011" :( I can't believe it's already the last book. I got so attached to the characters and I will miss the four girls. The only thing I didn't like in this book is the thing going on with Lena and Leo, I tought it was a bit weird and unecessary. "
— Nadine, 6/6/2011" An amazing way to finish the series!! I loved it just like I loved the rest! It really makes you feel like you're part of their lives and it really sucks you in so you can't stop reading it!!! I stayed up waaay later than I should've for many nights!! "
— Katie, 6/5/2011" I wasn't all too pleased with the ending. It just sort of ended, with the girls going their seperate ways, and then what happened to the pants? They just lost them? "
— Jennifer, 6/3/2011" Might as well continue the series! "
— Josette, 5/30/2011" I loved this series... I am going to read the others ones she has written as well, so much fun "
— Sara, 5/28/2011" The best book of all the others.Very exciting.You`re always wondering what`s going to happen next.It makes you feel like you`re there living what`s happening.LOVED THE SERIES!! "
— Adrina, 5/27/2011Ann Brashares grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her three brothers and attended a Quaker school in the DC area until majoring in philosophy at Barnard College. Expecting to continue studying philosophy in graduate school, she took a year off after college to work as an editor, hoping to save money for school. Loving her job, she never went to graduate school, and instead, remained in New York City and worked as an editor for many years before making the transition from editor to full-time writer. She is now the author of the phenomenal five-million-copies-selling Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, and New York Times bestselling adult novels The Last Summer (of You and Me) and My Name Is Memory. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their three children.
Angela Goethals is a native New Yorker who has appeared on and off Broadway in Picnic, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, and The Good Times Are Killing Me, for which she won an Obie Award and a Drama Desk nomination. Since moving to Los Angeles with her husband, she has appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, Without a Trace, and Boston Public, with a recurring role on 24.