August recs

a day in the life by attheborder (Good Omens/Beatles RPF, Crowley/Aziraphale)

“Rock and roll? Really, Crowley? No, I’m afraid I know Mr. Epstein far better than you do. We have quite similar tastes, you see, he’s a great appreciator of the classics. Brahms, Bach. He may sell pop records in his shop, but I can’t possibly see how a group like this could play a role in improving his life.”

In which Aziraphale and Brian Epstein (the guy who discovered the Beatles) became friends while he was studying in London, and little miracles have large effects. I came across this one after reading the author’s hilarious podcast and Crowley the Uber driver stories, but I honestly think this one ended up being my favorite of hers. Bittersweet but lovely, very book-canon in tone but tying into the TV canon with the holy water scene, and it’s very clear the author did her historical research.

A Home at the Beginning of the World by stereobone (Good Omens, Crowley/Aziraphale)

“Oh,” Aziraphale says. “I think Crowley might have moved in with me.”

I think this one might have been Patient Zero for this particular trope, and I can see why. It’s SO DELIGHTFUL.

Any Other Name by ignaz (Good Omens, Crowley/Aziraphale)

“It’s just,” he continued, “I’ve noticed that humans—some humans, anyway—they use that word, angel, as a…well, as a sort of…endearment.”

“Do they?” said Crowley, who had invented using the word as an endearment in the 13th century AD.

*dies* Oh my god, yes, the perfect balance of spot-on dialogue and mutual pining and everyone thinking they’re involved and them being just a bit slow, bless their hearts.

Glowy Green Slime by sameupegasus (MCU Spider-Man, gen)

Peter gets a phone call from Tony Stark in class. It raises some questions about the exact nature of his Stark Internship.

Great series of stories from the POV of Peter’s physics teacher, including the ever-popular ‘Peter’s class goes on a field trip to Stark Industries’ trope and Ms. Warren having to call Tony out on not doing any necessary paperwork ever. Admittedly I am a sucker for outsider POVs, but this one’s a blast.

infiltration by Nokomis (MCU, gen)

MJ crashes an Avengers celebration and lives her best life.

Featuring MJ meeting and bonding with Valkyrie, because YES. Hilarious.

The Teenage Vigilante’s Guide to Saving New York by candlesneedflame (MCU, gen)

While Tony’s assistance with all of Peter’s technological needs has been invaluable, he hasn’t managed to be much of a mentor when it comes to the actual hero aspect of being a powered person. After a chance encounter, Peter finds himself being mentored by none other than Daredevil with no shortage of guest-taught lessons from the older vigilante’s friends and acquaintances. This exposure to the grittier side of the city and vigilantism as a whole leads Peter to discover a conspiratorial plot to destroy New York City.

Entertaining and long read with a great use of the NYC vigilante ensemble and plenty of crime-fighting. Plus kittens!