Based on the critically acclaimed television show, this stand-alone novel boldly grapples with such vital teen issues as the price of popularity, substance abuse, and relationships in the age of AIDS. The loves, losses, and emotions of Angela Chase and her diverse group of friends are chronicled with the same humor and sensitivity that have attracted a devoted teen following to the TV series. https://openlibrary.org/books/OL77176...

An all-new novel based on the television series by Winnie Holzman. Some things never change... some things do. It's proving to be a long, hot summer for Angela Chase and her friends. Angela's back with Jordan—sort of—and working at her dad's restaurant. Brian's still in love with Angela, still searching for Delia Fisher, and mesmerized by an older woman. Rickie's in love, too, for the very first time. Sharon breaks her vow to ditch Kyle and suffers the consequences. Rayanne gets hired and fired from a series of crazy jobs—but she has something a lot more important on her mind. This summer seems interminable. Or maybe terminal...