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#Ozfiction The second instalment of the characters in Saving Francesca. This book was fantastic, more amazing writing. Marchetta is fast becoming one of my new favourite authors.

I plan to do a series of posts called #tenbooksonedecade. I am going to highlight a book from 2010 - 2019. They are all #loveozya. In 2010 I was working in a secondary boys‘ library and had already been there for 4 years. Enough to feel comfortable. Melina Marchetta‘s return to the world of Francesca and her buddies completely bowled me over—emotional nuance, messy family, and the story of Tom. Shockingly real...

Revisiting one of my favourite Marchetta books in anticipation of reading her latest #audiobook #aussieauthors #awwc

2nd attempt, gonna crack it this time

Starting a reread of The Piper‘s Son since Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil has me on a Marchetta kick.

Some books with musicians for 🎼 #emojinov

Apparently #gray is another color that's difficult to find in book spines and covers, but at least I was able to find one. And it's one of my all-time favorites! Beautifully written book set in Australia about family, friendships and relationships.

Thanks for the tag, @julesG! Tagging @inkcrush @hollybally @willreadforfeels @bentchbites @islandstorygirl and anyone else who wants to join for the color PURPLE. #BookColorTag

#LoveOzYA

"Because I miss it like you'd never believe, and then I go away from this place and I miss here too. I'm scared I'm going to spend the rest of my life in a state of yearning, regardless of where I am." #melinamarchetta #fave #missingplaces

Part of my January TBR, I've decided to reread one favorite book for each new book I read in January. Not sure I'll get to all six of these, but it's good to have options!

Don't make me pick a favorite, @Liberty! For Fun Photo Friday, my favorite endings are Melina Marchetta endings. Her books usually echo their beginnings beautifully, making cry all the tears. It should feel like a cheap trick but it doesn't. @Liberty

All. The. Feels. This book is an emotional sucker punch about family and friends and self destruction and grief. It's also incredibly beautiful. In fact, "incredibly beautiful" doesn't do this book justice. None of my words do. Just read it.

Bow to the queen.

Moment of silence for how much this book destroys me. Every single time.