March 30th, 2013 
10:43 am The Last Day of Endless Summer by [livejournal.com profile] cupiscent (T)
Fandom: STAR WARS
Pairing: Anakin/Obi-Wan
Length: 1721 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] cupiscent
Author Website: AO3 Profile
Why this must be read:

Not simply because of its joyous last image, but because the finely-worked prose demands a close reading. This author satisfies in numerous fandoms and this story is perfect for a holiday weekend.

The Last Day of Endless Summer
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12:04 pm The Thin Brown Line by Morgan Logan (Gen)
F andom: STARSKY & HUTCH
Pairing: None
Length: About 2,500 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] morganlogan


Author Website: http://morganlogan.com/

Why this must be read: Of all the talented writers in the S&H fandom--and we are enriched to have so many, Morgan Logan is probably my absolute favorite. I was not surprised to find all of my top picks of her stories already recommended! She has a way with the boys and their personalities, never averse to putting them under the microscope or teasing out a trait or a theme. Even when raw, dark, or edgy, she has the ability to see them with a loving eye--and to build powerful stories around their emotions, their love, their struggles, their doubts. As a reader, I am drawn to her works time and time again. The stories never get old, and I find something new to appreciate with each reading.

"The Thin Brown Line" is a post "The Plague" story. For so few words, it packs a powerful punch. The story is told from Dobey's POV, as he observes "his boys" in a precarious and twilight time, when Hutch's fate is still uncertain. It is no surprise to Dobey that  Starsky knows Hutch best of all, and that Starsky is the one person Hutch would respond to. The easy part of love is obvious--the joy and value it brings. The harder part of love--that it is always tinged with the possibility of loss--is a theme Morgan explores with such style and force.
At its heart, this story is about love and the redeeming power of faith.

Thank you, Agent Molo--for this story and so many others! And my apologies for yet another formatting disaster--something about my brower and LJ isn't playing nicely at all. I hope that problem is resolved soon!


The Thin Brown Line
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10:43 pm Kinship & The Tie That Binds by botosphere (T)
Fandom: TRANSFORMERS
Pairing: Sam/Mikaela (main), +various others
Length: long
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: HERE
Why this must be read: because it’s an entire universe created ‘from scratch’, completing the two movies and explaining everything what needs an explanation. This story focuses on the bond that Sam shares with Optimus and how it influences their lives and fate.

"When's the last time you were able to grieve – really grieve – as a clan?"

He looked down, radiating a sense of defeat.

"I'd say the need will be great tonight. If we're going to do this, we need to do it right and in ways that will mean something for all of you. Knowing…knowing that you're not all going to rust to death might be comforting for them, since the Matrix is…isn't going to work every time."

"You are right, brother." He glanced once at Bumblebee and transformed – going to talk to Lennox.

Bumblebee reached down, offering me his hand, and I climbed on. He held me close to his chassis, and I realized researching human funeral traditions probably reminded him I wouldn't live forever, either. "I'm sorry," I mumbled.

"Hush now," he quoted, then "I'm glad you're here with me, Sam."

Kinship
The Tie That Binds
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