Taking an Advanced Chemistry class & taking the AP exam? Books?

<p>My school does not offer AP chem, only a weighted Advanced course so I was interested in maybe preparing and taking the exam myself. (This would be next year), In addition to just learning it in class what books (supplements) would you recommend? Do I need a whole other textbook, or just books like Kaplan or Princeton Review? Also, does anyone have any experience with 'self studying' this way?</p>

<p>thanks!</p>