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Two novels offer new perspectives on the women of Greek mythology

NPR's Book of the Day

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Local author Rebecca Capreira uses a verse form to retell the story of Arachne. "I think verse is beautiful for so many reasons, but it's not overwhelming on the page," says Capreira. In YA fiction world, my understanding is verse is beginning to kind of place a little bit of center stage."

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