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When a pop star burned out, she stumbled into 'Extracurricular' romance

NPR | By Juana Summers,

Patrick Jarenwattananon, Jordan-Marie Smith

Published July 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM CDT

Rachel Lynn Solomon has a new book out titled, Extracurricular. She speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about the adult romance novel.

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, alongside Ailsa Chang, Ari Shapiro and Mary Louise Kelly. She joined All Things Considered in June 2022.

Patrick Jarenwattananon

Jordan-Marie Smith

Jordan-Marie Smith is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.