Chronically Dolores

Chronically Dolores, written by Maya Van Wagonen and published by Dutton Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Book Cover for Chronically Dolores. Toes touching and heels apart, two feet adorned in white sneakers are seen peeking out under a blue restroom stall door.

About

A diagnosis of interstitial cystitis and an embarrassing bathroom incident leaves Dolores with a cruel nickname and no friends. To regain her social status, she hatches a plan with the sheltered Terpsichore to fake a friendship. When it all goes awry, Dolores must confront what it really means to be a good friend.

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