5 random fics in 2019 I enjoyed

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

This is my last set of recs for this session of buffyversetop5. Thanks as always to the brilliant mods for hosting this every year, and thank you to everyone who has added wonderful recs, both old and new, to my ‘to read list'. Anyway, on with the motley...

Confidence by Deangerous - nice, believable moment between Cordy and Xander when he tells her about sleeping outside at Christmas.


Give My Love to London by beer_good is a lovely little Giles/Ethan vignette just after Giles arrives in London for the first time.

Another lovely one from beer_good is Heaven is Hell for Bad People. I’m a sucker for a good crossover, and this is a lovely piece of BTVS/Dr Who. Spike goes to see the Ramones and runs into Clara Oswald.

These last two are proof if you need it that a good rec is worth its weight in gold. I came across both of them courtesy of thenewbuzwuzz from their monthly reading lists. First up is Across the Pond by The_Eclectic_Bookworm because it’s all kinds of great. It’s a series of letters, mainly from Jenny to Giles, who has upped and left for Blighty leaving Jenny to carry the load of sorting out the Scoobies.

Then there’s becoming part infinity by womenaction in which Xander contemplates his life and comes to some conclusions about himself. This is a short piece of loveliness, with vital guest appearances from Willow and Tara. Even if Xander isn’t your cup of cocoa, I thoroughly recommend it.

That's it from me. Here's to fannish fun in 2020!

Comments

[thenewbuzwuzz.livejournal.com]

Awww, I didn't know you read my monthly list. ^^ Glad you found something you like! Of course, I second those two recs like whoa. And anything by beer_good is bound to be worth a read, honestly - of the two you list here, I particularly liked "Give My Love to London".

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

I must confess I read them intermittently when I get reminded if there's a post at su_herald. I know you read a lot of Spuffy which isn't my thing, but I always find other interesting stuff to follow up on when I remember to look at your posts - so thank you for doing them!

I agree, beer_good is always worth a look. :)

[thenewbuzwuzz.livejournal.com]

Yay! <3 And, I mean, I post them intermittently, so that works out. :D

[yourlibrarian]

Aw, sad to see these end but thanks so much for all your posts!

Oddly I'm sure I read Confidence before but it must not have been at AO3 for surely I'd have left feedback.

[sparrow2000.livejournal.com]

You are most welcome, this is always such fun to do. I always just worry about spamming! :) But it won't be long before I start a 2020 Google doc to start throwing things into.

Isn't it funny when you get that deja vu moment with a fic - it drives me crazy if I can't track back where I came across something.

[yourlibrarian]

Heh, I do the same thing. I have a permanent doc where I save stuff for the coming session and just add to it year round.