Remember Queen’s Thief Week last January? I had so much fun during that week that I decided to do something similar for one of my favorite authors, the fabulous Melina Marchetta. It’s Marchetta Madness next week! From March 18 to 24, drop by the blog to see what other readers have to say about Melina Marchetta’s books.
Photo source: Persnickety Snark
So many of my blog and Goodreads friends are fellow Marchetta fans and if I could ask everyone to write a guest post, I would. But since I couldn’t squeeze in everyone, I’m inviting all of you to participate by writing your own post about anything related to Melina Marchetta’s books. It can be about your favorite Marchetta novel, a review of one of her books, a post about your favorite character, your favorite romance, anything at all. Send me the link and I’ll include it in the roundup during Marchetta Madness. Also, if you haven’t read any of her books, now’s the time to catch up so you can join the festivities next week. I suggest you start with Jellicoe Road because that was my introduction to the awesomeness that is Melina Marchetta. π
Thoughts? Are you as excited about this as I am?
March 11, 2012 at 5:32 pm
So excited for this, Chachic π
March 12, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Me too, Jo. π
March 11, 2012 at 6:40 pm
This is so awesome, Chachic. It’s like the literary version of Shark Week! π -Maggie
March 12, 2012 at 1:53 pm
I am ashamed to admit that I had to Google “Shark Week” because I didn’t know what it was. π¦
March 14, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Oh Chachic… You don’t have Shark Week in The Philippines?? π¦ It even has its own Twitter!
March 14, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Well, we do have the Discover Channel on cable but I don’t think I’ve ever watched Shark Week? So sorry to disappoint you, Maggie. π¦
March 11, 2012 at 6:55 pm
This sounds awesome, Chachic. π I will try to write a Marchetta dedicated post on that week — I don’t think I’d have time to read Finnikin or Froi that week (the only Marchetta books I haven’t read yet), but I’ll think of something. π
March 12, 2012 at 2:03 pm
I’m planning to write my review of The Gorgon in the Gully next week. And then come up with some other posts to fill in the topics that won’t be covered by guest posts. I’ve yet to finalized the details. π I look forward to seeing what you write though!
March 11, 2012 at 10:44 pm
So so excited π I’ll have to think what to write!
March 12, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Amy, yay! Glad you’re going to participate. π
March 11, 2012 at 11:53 pm
Brilliant, Chachic!
March 12, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Oooh you’re a Marchetta fan, Elizabeth. Good to know!
March 12, 2012 at 3:31 am
I am looking forward to the whole week of Marchetta love:)
March 12, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Yep, I’m looking forward to the same thing! Can’t wait to see the guest posts trickle into my inbox. π
March 12, 2012 at 10:14 am
Fantastic idea for a post, Chachic!
March 12, 2012 at 2:09 pm
We’re going to have so much fun!
March 12, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Ack! Marchetta is author #1 on my list of shame atm…I want to read ALL of her books, and sadly have yet to read a single one. I’ve heard such wonderful things about both her contemp and fantasy, and particularly want to read Finnikin of the Rock. I’m excited to see your posts!
March 12, 2012 at 2:12 pm
So Heidi, here we go again. π Just like Queen’s Thief Week, I hope Marchetta Madness pushes you to read one of MM’s books ASAP. There’s enough time to squeeze in one book before the event starts.
March 12, 2012 at 3:24 pm
I’m very excited for this Chachic! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store for us this time.:)
March 12, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Celina, I hope it will be just as fun as Queen’s Thief Week! π I love MM’s books and I want more people to know about them.
March 13, 2012 at 1:39 am
This sounds so cool! MM is my favourite author and I’ll definitely be writing up a post for next week. Thanks for letting me know about it via The Real Book Critique, and I’m following your blog now to make sure I keep up with all the cool things happening over here!
Thanks for hosting such a cool “madness” π
March 13, 2012 at 8:46 am
Thanks for dropping by! Be sure to send me a link of your post once it’s up so I can include it in the daily roundups. π MM is such a great author, I’m not surprised that she’s your favorite.
March 13, 2012 at 1:56 am
Hey hey. Maybe this will give me a push to FINALLY read JELLICOE ROAD. π
March 13, 2012 at 8:49 am
Janice, would love for you to read Jellicoe Road! It’s a little confusing at the start but totally worth the effort. Or you can read her other contemporary YA novels like Saving Francesca or Looking for Alibrandi. π
March 13, 2012 at 9:17 am
I would elaborate a little to say it’s only confusing because it’s so smart, Chachic. MM gives us pieces we’ll need and understand later. I love it when a book makes me concentrate!
March 13, 2012 at 9:30 am
I agree, Jellicoe is a smart and intense novel. I think I was also confused because it was the first ever Aussie book that I read so I wasn’t familiar with some of the terms.
March 13, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Actually, I didn’t find it that confusing, mostly because I had been warned that it was so I was expecting it, which made it easier.
And, Chachic, I get you about the terms. I have a long history of watching Aussie tv shows but I was lost sometimes – took me forever to figure out what Pashing means until I asked an Aussie friend and she explained. It was fun though.
(her actual answer was “It’s the same as snogging.” and then I had to ask a Brit friend what “Snogging” was π )
March 13, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Alex, that’s hilarious! I think I’ve read some UK books before so I had an idea what snogging was but pashing was a new thing when I started reading Aussie YA novels. Even the way they kept calling their friends “mates.” I was also confused the different school system. I’ve learned to appreciate those differences though, gives the books a more authentic feel.
March 13, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Would you mind if I put a button to the event in my blog?
I’m already planning my post – I think I’m going to do it about the whole experience I’ve had reading her books.
March 13, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Alex, I don’t mind! Go ahead and spread the word about the event, I’d really appreciate it. π And thanks in advance for writing about your whole experience.
March 13, 2012 at 12:49 pm
I love it!!! What a brilliant idea!
March 13, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Sara, hope you’ll drop by to check out the posts. π
March 14, 2012 at 1:34 am
I can’t wait for this to start happening! I’ve put up a button at The Library. So excited!!
March 14, 2012 at 4:09 pm
So excited for Marchetta Madness, too. I’m loving the guest posts that I’ve seen so far. Thanks for spreading the word through that button. π
March 14, 2012 at 3:46 pm
To be honest, I’ve only heard of Melina Marchetta and her books this year through Goodreads groups and your blog, so I haven’t read any of her books yet. I really want to, though, so I can’t wait for next week to read all the wonderful posts about her and her work! I don’t know where to start reading, haha.
Great job with this, Chachic! β€
March 14, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Maybe you can squeeze in one of her books before next week? π It would be great if you can join the discussions. Melina Marchetta’s books are locally available, I got my copies from Fully Booked. I recommend starting with Jellicoe Road because that was my introduction to Marchetta and Aussie YA.
March 14, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Will do! I’ve got finals next week but it’s high up my priority list. Thank you for introducing me to her work! I’ve heard so much through your posts and I can’t to experience them as well. π
March 14, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Oh good luck with finals! Maybe you can read Marchetta’s books after your exams. π
March 14, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Thank you! And yes, most definitely! Your reviews have more than convinced me of how good they are π
March 18, 2012 at 6:00 am
Oh my word I love the play on the words, Marchetta Madness! Looking forward to reading it!
March 18, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Marchetta Madness in March! π Hope you have fun going through all the posts, Capillya. The first one is already up.
March 19, 2012 at 7:03 pm
I so wish I could respond to every comment and say thank you, but I’ll stick to the most profound and say that I was totally devastated about not being able to use the term ‘Pashing’ in the fantasy novels. I think that if Finnikin and Evanjalin were able to pash, the curse on Lumatere would have ended earlier.
M Marchetta
March 19, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Hah, I love that “pashing” is such a pertinent term! I’m a big fan of all the pashing in your books, Melina. π Sorry to hear that Finnikin and Evanjalin couldn’t pash, would have loved to see that.