Month: January 2026

Book Overview (from Amazon.com) “Replete with emotional interactions that bring the sisters and their world to life, The Cassatt Sisters is hard to put down, intensely revealing, and a work of art itself.” –Midwest Book Review In 1877, the Paris art scene is very competitive for men but nearly impossible for thirty-three-year-old Mary Cassatt, an American woman. Bored by traditional methods of painting, she admires the work of avant-garde painters, especially Edgar Degas. So, when Edgar visits Mary's studio to view her paintings, she is exhilarated by his invitation to join him, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and other Impressionists in the collective. Meeting the standards of the Impressionists is nerve-racking. Mary is judged not only as a painter but as a woman. She takes comfort in her close bond with her sister, Lydia, who often poses for her. But Mary's growing attraction to Edgar threatens to derail the plans Mary and Lydia have made for their future. When an opportunity arises to work side by side with Edgar, Mary begins a clandestine love affair that utterly upends her life and career. In The Cassatt Sisters, author Lisa Groen paints a dazzling picture of Belle Époque Paris and the extraordinary life of artist Mary Cassatt during her time with the Impressionists. At the heart of this compelling historical novel is an age-old question: What must a woman sacrifice to live a life of freedom and accomplishment? Where to Buy Please be advised that the link provided below is an affiliate link. Kim Cesaretti, artist, will receive a small commission on any sales made via the link at no additional cost to the buyer. Thank you in advance for supporting the artist's educational outreach efforts. Happy reading! Reader Reviews [site_reviews assigned_posts="post_id"] Leave a Review [site_reviews_form assign_to="post_id"] Average Rating [site_reviews_summary assigned_posts="post_id"] Next Book Club Meeting Our next Art Book Club Meeting will be February 13, 2025 at 1pm. Check the events calendar for more information. Join Our Art Book Club Community

Month: January 2026

February 2026 Art Book Club Selection – The Cassatt Sisters: A Novel of Love and Art by Lisa Groen

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