A Reader's Guide to MtYG 2011

[llamabitchyo]

I've tried to make this guide simple, because lots of us have even less time to read than last year. All of this year's fics are covered, though some show up on more than one list.

Simply pick the bolded statement below that best fits you, and I'll hook you up with fic.

(I've also included approximate word counts. Fics are sorted by ascending word count under each header.)

If you read, please consider sending feedback! Feedback is lovely at any time, but it's extra fun and special to receive feedback before the reveal while the fics are anonymous. (And you could be eligible for a Heroes-of-MtYG reward!)




All I want for Sparklemas is a vacation.

A Family Vacation (1100)
Ignite The Light (1200)
Escondido (2100)
Take You For a Trip All Around the World (2500)
The Day of the Airport Catastrophe (3300)
Lost and found (18000)


All I want for Sparklemas is a cruise ship vacation? Or maybe a space ship one...

Transitional (1600)
Coming Back, Again (5200)
Captain Christopher Kirkpatrick's Fortieth (and the Ensuing Adventure and Anguish Thereafter) (8800)
Pirate Boys in Space (18000)



All I want for Sparklemas is an evening of dancing.

Sugarplums Sparkled and Danced in Their Heads (2400)


All I want for Sparklemas is an evening at the theater/circus.

Before the audition (1700)
Those With Wings (3100)


All I want for Sparklemas is an evening of fireworks!

Ignite The Light (1200)
Take You For a Trip All Around the World (2500)



All I want for Sparklemas is an intervention (a little help from my friends).

I'm Falling in Love With Your Favorite Song (1000)
Watch Where Your Hand Goes (1200)
Transitional (1600)
Track 10 (1900)
Water In The Basement (2600)
Heirlooms (4400)
Bone's Bar & Grill (4700)
Same Song, Next Verse (4700)
Coming Back, Again (5200)
The Kirkpatrick Guide to Aging Gracefully (6300)
High Flying Adored (8500)



All I want for Sparklemas is a divine intervention (or at least something with wings, please).

Cupid and the Christmas Elf (2200)
Those With Wings (3100)
Wings would be cool (10000)
It Starts with a Milkshake, Birds and Snakes, an Amtrak Train and Lance Bass is Not Afraid (18000)



All I want for Sparklemas is a paranormal intervention (or at least something with fangs or horns or a taste for human flesh?).

A Night in the Post-Apocalyptic Life of JC Chasez (1400)
Christmas Light In The Darks (9100)
Wings would be cool (10000)



All I want for Sparklemas is a holiday fic.
(the definition of “holiday” on these may vary...)

White Christmas (1600)
Cupid and the Christmas Elf (2200)
Sugarplums Sparkled and Danced in Their Heads (2400)
Heirlooms (4400)
Christmas Light In The Darks (9100)



All I want for Sparklemas is fake dating (or something like it).

A Walk In The Park (23000)



All I want for Sparklemas is to be schooled... no really, Santa, I need a highschool refresher.

If You Can't Stand The Heat (Stay Out Of The Kitchen) (7100)
Wings would be cool (10000)


All I want for Sparklemas is to be schooled... no really, Santa, I need cooking lessons ASAP!

Bon Appétit. (1100)
If You Can't Stand The Heat (Stay Out Of The Kitchen) (7100)


All I want for Sparklemas is to be schooled... no really, Santa, I need knitting lessons !

Transitional (1600)
The Hidden Purl (6200)


All I want for Sparklemas is to be schooled... no really, Santa, I need dancing lessons !

Give it a spin (2300)


All I want for Sparklemas is to be schooled... no really, Santa, I need Spanish lessons !

Escondido (2100)
The one with the Spanish tutor (4800)



All I want for Sparklemas is a real world AU.

The One Where Kevin Runs a Bookstore (1100)
Bon Appétit. (1100)
A Family Vacation (1100)
Watch Where Your Hand Goes (1200)
How can I help you? (1500)
Before the audition (1700)
Cupid and the Christmas Elf (2200)
Give it a spin (2300)
Take You For a Trip All Around the World (2500)
Bone's Bar & Grill (4700)
The Hidden Purl (6200)
Wings would be cool (10000)
Lost and found (18000)
It Starts with a Milkshake, Birds and Snakes, an Amtrak Train and Lance Bass is Not Afraid (18000)




All I want for Sparklemas is a fantastical AU.

Sugarplums Sparkled and Danced in Their Heads (2400)
Those With Wings (3100)
Captain Christopher Kirkpatrick's Fortieth (and the Ensuing Adventure and Anguish Thereafter) (8800)
Pirate Boys in Space (18000)




All I want for Sparklemas is a (house-broken) puppy.

Escondido (2100)
A Walk In The Park (23000)



All I want for Sparklemas is the former configuration of my genitals back.

Switchback (4100)



All I want for Sparklemas is threesomes, moresomes, and open-and-committed relationships.

day is done (1100)
Forever And Ever With Hearts And A Song (1200)
White Christmas (1600)
Switchback (4100)
The one with the Spanish tutor (4800)
Coming Back, Again (5200)

Comments

[pensnest]

I do enjoy the way you put the stories into handy categories for the reader. Anyone who hasn't got stuck into their MTYG reading yet now has an alternative indexing method. Hmm, surprising number in the final category! Quite a lot of teaching fics, too. Innit funny how these things come and go... I don't remember reading about *any* peppermint lattes at all.

[llamabitchyo]

I think you're right! A couple cups of coffee, but I don't recall a single peppermint latte...

A very surprising number in the last category. I found it very interesting.

[nopseud]

I'm hoping that it's a sign there will be more GSF requests in next year's SeSa :-)