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I really enjoyed this! I love Degas and I love historical fiction. This was right up my alley.

My September tbr (that we all know isn‘t going to get read THIS month) I love cozy mysteries, YA, historical fiction, and fantasy so this is the perfect line up for me!

This was an excellent historical fiction novel about the girl who posed for Little Dancer Aged Fourteen by Edgar Degas. It follows her and her sister from each of their POVs as they struggle to survive and shine in the Paris Opera Ballet. I loved this coming-of-age story.
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Today is Dance for #JulyJourneys - I borrowed this picture from the National Gallery of Art.
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I truly enjoyed this book. Yes, at times it was a little depressing but it was still a bet interesting read with very lifelike characters.

I know there‘s only so much freedom an author can take when it comes to historical fiction based on actual events... but this didn‘t do it for me. The ending was too smooshed together and felt rushed. So much meh. I liked the writing style at the very least.

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I really enjoyed this book! In order to survive the harsh slums of Paris in the late 19th century, sisters Antoinette and Marie face harsh choices. It broke my heart at times. But it was also hopeful and I think a look at what women can overcome when we support each other. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️s #bookclubapril2019

The book is kind of breaking my heart! But it‘s so good. I‘m about halfway done and need to finish up for book club on Friday. Can‘t wait to talk about this book! #bookclubread #canadianauthour

Ready to go! I just need stamps. #poutinepenpals 🇨🇦

The Painted Girls is our April book club pick. I can‘t wait to read it! #bookclubread #aprilread2019 #canadianauthor #readthenorth

#TimbitTunes Two from my #TBR shelf. Both feature dancers although the settings couldn‘t be further apart. 1878 Paris & 1982 London. One a ballerina the other a swing dancer. #DanceMeToTheEndOfLove

For the young ballerinas depicted in Degas‘ works, real life is anything but colorful and happy. This historical fiction looks at Marie van Goethem, who modeled for Degas. I felt much #sympathy for her and her sisters, as they struggled to get out of poverty. #NoFemmeber

By the way, the author is amazing! She Skyped with my historical fiction group, a truly wonderful experience.

Thanks @Cinfhen and @Billypar for a fun month!

The story follows the viewpoints of Marie and Antoinette and alternates between them. I listened to the audio, and though there were two different narrators for each girl, I still found it difficult to follow who was speaking if I missed the intro to the chapter (which did say). Cont in comments...

#AbbainAugust My old Philly bookclub , (which I still belong too 😊) is reading this book for September. It sounds really interesting. Haven‘t seen to much #LitsyLove ?!?! #VoulezVous A story of the Van Goethem sisters who were the inspiration for Degas Little Dancer.

Nothing like what I assumed it would be. Much darker but a pretty entertaining read. I‘m a sucker for historical fiction with rotating POVs. Frustrating at times, but the delicious descriptions make up for it.
Not recommended for those triggered by sexual assault.

@elizabethlk bought me a new book. Time to enjoy some quiet time, before I head out to make some noise! :)

A historical work well laced with imagination – Dead father. Drunk mother. No money for food and lodgings. Sisters trying to survive in the late 19th century Paris. Paris Opera. Ballet. Theatre. Edgar Degas's "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen". A strong account of lost ambitions, adverse circumstances, and sisterly love.

ignoring a term paper in favor of transporting myself back to paris

I am so blown away from your generosity @erinreads I adore everything! The candle smells AMAZING, I love my socks, the coffee mug is perfect, the pin is SUPER cute,the puzzle is so beautiful, Yorkshire tea is one of my fav., and omg the booooooks ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you so much!!!

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I loved everything! I've been wanting The Painted Girls for a long time an hadn't gotten it yet and the other 2 books were also historical fiction stories that I thought were so interesting. Plus they're all blue cover books! (Blue is my favorite color). And I can tell you really stalked me because you knew I loved coffee and chocolate ☺️, it looks yummy. Plus the bookmarks are so cute. Thank you Jessica it was lovely ❤️ #Halloweengoespostal

1. Me and my big brother with Santa. I think I'm plotting my escape...
2. My littlest dude's 2nd birthday, followed by two days of Thanksgiving goodness!
3. Juliet's Nurse and The Painted Girls at the grocery store yesterday (I went for butter...oops)
4. What kind of concert only costs 45 cents? A 50 cent concert featuring Nickleback.
5. Too much 😉

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Very excited to start this #historicalfiction based on the art of Degas.

Buchanan does an amazing job bringing to life the story of Antoinette and Marie van Goethem, ballerinas in 19th century Paris. What an eye opener to conditions and mistreatment of the young ballerinas, including the role of the abonnes. I loved the writing style and the shifting viewpoints between Antoinette and Marie. #Vladimir and #Zeke are quite content at the moment. #catsoflitsy

My goal is to finish this book this morning. #Zeke is keeping me nice and warm (he's half burrowed under the blanket too). #catsoflitsy

One of like a million books I'm currently reading. So good and interesting...ballerinas in 19th century France and Edgar Degas, based on the real-life model for his Little Dancer Aged Fourteen. Roughly one hundred pages left for me to read. #Vladimir is not too sure what to think about this. #catsoflitsy

#TBRtemptation post! Historical fiction set in 1878 Belle Époque Paris. Inspired the model of Degas's "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen". The teenage van Goethem sisters are on the brink of no money. Marie goes for ballet training at the Opéra, Antoinette becomes a stage extra in a Zola play. Marie eventually models for Degas, immortalized forever. Antoinette sinks deeper into despair thinking of a life working streets. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook ?

A few of my lesser know girl(s) books that I loved. I highly recommend all three. I was surprised to find 57 "girl" books on my Goodreads lists. #readjanuary #girlinthetitle

In addition to The Painted Girls, which I just read last week, I thought of these #girlinthetitle books. I have read some, but the rest are in my #tbr pile.#readjanuary @RealLifeReading

Okay. I liked this book, but didn't love it. Not sure why.
In places it held my attention, but in others, I just kind of felt, "meh". Hmm.
I did enjoy it more as it went on, but at the end of the day, it was just fine for me.
I did find the research about Degas' artwork interesting, that I only did because of reading this book. So there is that for sure. The setting is rich, but I wasn't moved by the characters or plot so much.

This book was one of my first marketing projects as an intern at HarperCollins and Cathy Marie Buchanan was one of the first authors I ever had the chance to have a long chat with. So it holds a very special place in my heart.

Audible is having another featured narrator sale today! A nice selection of stories read by Cassandra Campbell are only $4.95 today. Go check it out!!

In another life I was an art museum docent and love fictional takes on artists and the art world. This one is magical, centered on the lives of two sisters, one who becomes the muse and inspiration for Little Dancer Age Fourteen by Degas. #recommendsday

Settled in for the night...

"Monsieur Zola's tale is not about getting a wash house or a chance upon the stage. It is about being born downtrodden and staying that way."

I'm almost finished with this book. #readmyowndamnbooks challenge continues.

A quick easy read but wonderful