So
this is my first post on this blog. I’m
SensibleRin. I like fantasy, sci-fi, fairy
tales and mythology, biographies, nonfiction books on human sexuality and
gender, realistic romance, Shakespeare – actually, most classic literature with
the exception of Dickens, as well as comics.
I’m a English Writing/Psychology double major.
What
I read breaks down into about 5% non-fiction books, 5% fiction books, 15%
non-fiction articles (mostly online sites such as Wikipedia, and newsites), and
75% fanfiction. I mostly read fanfiction
for three reasons.
1. It’s
free!
2.
There’s so much of it available, much of it high
quality.
3.
This way I can draw out every bit of enjoyment
out of my favorite fandoms.
4. I
find the way fanfiction often addresses current issues to be very satisfying.
I’m
starting this blog mostly for fanfiction recommendations, since that’s most of
what I read, but when I do finish a book or an article that tickles my fancy, I
will post a more in-depth review. I
probably won’t do detailed reviews for most fanfic, except maybe truly
exceptional epic-length pieces or series.
I
write original fantasy fiction – and am currently working on my Vanity
series. For news about my writing
process, story ideas, and life in general, visit my personal blog http://wecanmakesomesense.blogspot.com.
I
tend to read through fanfiction exhaustively, hunting down every single fanfic,
saving each story I like to Word, and then archiving it on my laptop. I have a rigidly organized library organized
folder system that breaks down into this outline. I’m providing the outline since I will be
recommending stories saved to my library first.
Once I finish that herculean task, I will continue to recommend on the
fly thereafter whenever I find a tasty piece of fic.
I’ve
highlighted the fandoms I am particularly passionate about, and the dates of my
activity in that fandom. I’ll likely
start with the italicized fandoms.
1. Anime
a.
BLEACH – 2006-2007, revisited briefly in
2011-2012
b. GetBackers – 2005-2006
c. Inuyasha – 2004-2007
d. Naruto – 2005-2012
e.
Rurouni Kenshin – 2002-2003, 2012
f.
Saiyuki
– 2004-2006
g.
Trigun 2003-2004
2. Books
a.
Discworld - 2009
b. Dragonriders of Pern – 2012-2013
c. Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire –
2012-2013
d. Good Omens – 2006-2013
e. Harry Potter – 2002-2013
f.
Sherlock
Holmes franchise
i.
Sherlock
Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle – 2010-2012
ii.
Sherlock
Holmes films with Robert Downey Jr. – 2010-2011
iii.
Sherlock
– 2010-2013
g.
Hunger Games - 2012
h.
Lord of the Rings/Hobbit – 2012-2013
3. Comics
a. DC Universe franchise comics, films, etc.
i.
Batman
1. Nolan films – 2012
2. Comics - 2013
ii.
Justice
League – 2011-2013
iii.
Smallville
- 2013
b. Marvel Universe franchise – 2006-2013
i.
Avengers
ii.
Captain
America
iii.
Iron
Man
iv.
Thor
v.
Spider-Man
vi.
X-Men
comics and films
c. DCU+Marvel crossovers – 2011-2012
d. Watchmen – 2009-2012
4.
Film
a.
Bourne Series - 2013
b. Mulan - 2012
c. Phantom of the Opera – 2010-2012
5.
Games
a.
Zelda - 2007
6.
TV
a. Dexter - 2012
b.
Doctor Who (9 & 10th Doctors
only) – 2007-2012 There’s just so much of it…
c.
Merlin – 2010-2012
d.
Vikings
- 2013
As
you can see, we have a lot of territory to cover!
I
guess I should address why I created this recblog. I keep looking at the depth, breadth, and
magnitude of my library and think – I should share my obsessive need to
organize my favorite stories with the world!
There just aren’t enough multi-fandom recommendation sites out there and
I thought I’d add my opinion to the slush pile.
Be warned that I prefer a mixture of slash and het, so don’t count on
consistency between straight or gay romance.
I choose pairings based on character personalities and themes more than
anything else. And despite the presence
of otp feelings, I don’t follow them completely strictly.
I
thought LitGlut was a catchy name, and that’s what the purpose of this recblog
is, to allow you to gut on your favorite genres of literature. I hope you will enjoy the stories I guide you
to.
Kudos,
SensibleRin.
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