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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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Spin by Rebecca Caprera

Rebecca Caprera's new book Spin tells the story of Arachne, a young weaver. The author says she wanted to give her character an opportunity to speak her truth and tell her story as she envisioned it. "I had chills because this young woman struck me and her story struck me as being so relevant and so timely"

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