January 6th, 2006 
07:40 am Adam's Rib by Jacqui (R)
Fandom: FIREFLY
Pairing: River/Kaylee
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: The Haven
Why this must be read:

This longer fic explores what happened to River at the Academy, and the aftermath of what happened to her fellow students after she escaped. It also shows the very plausible growth of her relationship with Kaylee, something that strengthens her as she and the crew plot to free the other kids from the hands of blue. This fic pretty much has it all: action, romance, and good old-fashioned Firefly fun. Plus, there's an entire team of unstable psychic kids who don't exactly know what their social boundaries are, which makes for all kinds of hi-larious action.

Adam's Rib
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01:32 pm Get There Faster by Jintian (NC-17)
Fandom: HARRY POTTER
Pairing: Harry/Ron
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] hesychasm
Author Website: The Jinjoint
Why this must be read:

This vivid and frightening story is set in the summer after OotP, when Harry is dealing with the aftermath of the battle at the Ministry. It's a disturbing look at Harry's fear, his guilt, and his need for control. But there is hope here, too, and the story has great insights into the relationship between Harry and Ron. Though the Harry/Ron elements are integral to the story, I think it also has significant appeal for those who are not Harry/Ron shippers. It's a very memorable look at Harry and the darkness and danger that he has to contend with.

Get There Faster
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05:12 pm I Will Be With You Again by A.S. Lawrence (PG)
Fandom: SPORTS NIGHT
Pairing: Dan/Casey, Dan/Other
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] phoebesmum
Author Website: NA
Why this must be read:

This one is pretty much an insta-rec because I think she only wrote it last night. But no one does Danny angst the way [livejournal.com profile] phoebesmum does, and the quiet, unassuming nature of this story beautifully illustrates just how much Dan keeps hidden beneath his charm and wit.

Please read and leave much feedback. It will make her day!

I Will Be With You Again
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05:50 pm The Perhaps Hand by chelle (NC-17)
Fandom:HIGHLANDER
Pairing: (Duncan/Methos)
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] mmmchelle
Author Website: Chelle's Nightstand
Why this must be read:

In this saucy little gem Methos nudges Duncan to take the initiative - the result: a good time is had by all - including the lucky reader!

Enjoy!



The Perhaps Hand
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06:15 pm Echoes by Little My (R)
Fandom: LORD OF THE RINGS
Pairing: Legolas/Gimli
Author on LJ: None
Author Website: None
Why this must be read: I have a special fondness for accidental-first-time stories, and this is one of my favourites. The way Legolas's sensory overload is described, Gimli's earthy practicality, the touching way they come together... oh, yes. Just so good.

Echoes
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07:10 pm High Flight by Biblio (NC-17)
Fandom: TOUR OF DUTY
Pairing: Lieutenant Johnny McKay/Lieutenant Myron Goldman
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Biblio
Why this must be read:

Johnny indulges in his favorite past-time: driving his roomie nuts. Myron retaliates. They fight! They fuck! Rinse! Repeat! It ain’t love, but it sure is fun.

The story opens as our heroes are enjoying some well-deserved down time in their hooch. Johnny’s got a girlie magazine. Myron’s reading Dostoevsky. The situation deteriorates as rapidly as you might expect.

There is some very nice characterization in this story. Such as:

“Myron settled down again, settled back into that world where words flowed through his mind in colour and sound, like a movie. Johnny thought often and often that Myron flew high in his own mind if he managed it nowhere else.”

And

“It killed him to admit it but McKay had wall to wall charisma. Some kinda PhD in being handsome and wonderful. He flew high above it all, while Myron skulked, sweated and stunk in the weeds.”

High Flight
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