April 17th, 2013 
09:41 am Exit Only by Duluthgirl (slash)
Fandom: STARSKY AND HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Length: 2278 words
Author on LJ: Duluthgirl
Author Website: http://starskyhutcharchive.net/viewuser.php?uid=258
Why this must be read:There are lots of fic in this fandom with anal penetration, but this is one of the most realistic stories I've ever read on the process and how it can feel afterwards! Love Hutch trying to adjust to the sensation and then wanting Starsky to feel the same way.

Exit Only
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10:58 am "Clash and Clamor" by midnightofthesoul (T)
Fandom: THE LIZZIE BENNET DIARIES
Pairing: Lizzie Bennet/William Darcy, Jane Bennet/Bing Lee
Length: 5319 words
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Tumblr
Why this must be read: I actually only just read "Clash and Clamor" this morning, but it's just one of those insta-rec fics. In this delightful post-Pemberly AU, Lydia and Charlotte narrate a rather tipsy Dizzie rendezvous and its aftermath. Their recounting of events is hilariously spot-on and a perfect contrast to Lizzie's overly introspective-bordering-on-hermetic demeanor. Seriously, these two should just tell all the stories.

She's been spending a lot of time listening to Bon Iver, staring at the last question of her thesis paper, and wearing scarves. )

Clash and Clamor
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07:01 pm Don’t Mess with Jim by msgordo (kipplemine) (PG-13)
Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Length: 7955 words
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Archived on AO3

Summary:
A friend of Blair’s calls the PD to let Jim know that his partners' been called out of town and won’t be back until late afternoon, unfortunately due to a bad connection the garbled message leads Jim to the conclusion that Blair’s been kidnapped, and unless he backs off on one of the case's he’s working on the caller is going to kill him. Jim has no idea which case the caller is talking about and so begins his day from hell.

Why this must be read:
As a reader we already know that Blair’s safe and sound so watching the stress and turmoil of the other characters as they set out on their man hunt is a fun and fresh experience; one that has you smirking like a fool one moment and then feeling sorry for them in the next. What I find most appealing about this piece is the fast pace and the way in which the author presents it in a fun and angsty manner. This is an entertaining and worthwhile read.

Don’t Mess with Jim
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10:04 pm Timing Is Everything by jungle_ride (PG-13)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Merlin / Morgana
Length: ~3k
Author on LJ:
Author Website: AO3 (this is the author’s only fic)
Why this must be read:
It’s been a year since Merlin and Morgana were exposed in Camelot and forced to leave. Morgana is eager to attack once more and claim her throne; Merlin however is waiting for a sign.

I always have a fondness for stories where heroes go dark. Merlin’s turned his back on Camelot and now he's with Morgana, planning the downfall of Uther and waiting to put a queen on the throne. And Merlin still feels like he could be in character with his stubbornness, patience, and his need to protect. Evil-Morgana seems firmly on point in her characterization here which is fantastic.

Timing Is Everything
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10:15 pm Father's Day by SnubNosedSilhouette (G)
Fandom: DOCTOR WHO
Pairing: Gen
Length: 13k+
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] snubnosedsil
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:

“Do-“ Rory seemed to reconsider, then barreled ahead with his question. “This is a silly question, but, do you have a dad, River?”

I didn't get this fandom assignment in June, but hey, good stories can be read at any time. Or saved until it feels appropriate.

River goes to see Rory (and later Brian) for Father’s Day every year. At first, it’s even before Rory (and Amy) know who exactly River is. And it’s the most unconventional father-daughter relationship ever, even more once Brian makes an appearance. But there’s something sweet in the way River’s written, gallivanting around the universe on adventures and still wanting to sit down with her father and chat once in awhile.

The story goes to post Angels Take Manhattan.

Father's Day
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10:33 pm Omnia Vincit Amor by kittydesade (G)
Fandom: HAVEN
Pairing: Duke / Nathan
Length: 8250
Author on LJ:
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:
At the end of the last cycle and the beginning of the next, Nathan and Duke hope they won't ever have to go through this again.

Written pre-season 3 finale.

Audrey disappears like the season 3 plot arc threatened, and Duke and Nathan are left to pick up the pieces. There's a bit of a hole left in both their worlds so they cling to each other a bit, maybe in her memory at first. Maybe her presence always is a factor in their relationship- but it evolves into something all its own as well.

Omnia Vincit Amor
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10:51 pm pay off by siriaeve (PG by reccer)
Fandom: STARGATE ATLANTIS
Pairing: Rodney/Jennifer
Length: 600 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] siriaeve
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:

Author's Summary: For winslow_arizona, who wanted Jennifer/Rodney to the prompt "this was not your dream, but you always believed in me"

I like what [livejournal.com profile] siriaeve did with Rodney's and Jennifer's relationship here. It's mature and loving without losing any of the flavor of our characters. Rodney's still the abrasive and condescending character we know and love; yet, he's also the supportive and proud spouse. Jennifer shines in her moment of glory and the reader just really gets a sense of the deep sense of commitment and caring between these two. Not many people can balance all these elements in the Rodney/Jennifer pairing, but [livejournal.com profile] siriaeve has that skill licked with wonderful results.

pay off
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