I would choose a funny fic over an angsty one anyday especially when I'm feeling down. It's rare that I want to read something that isn't humor in some way so I thought I'd share some humor fics I've enjoyed recently.

The Pendragon Guide On How Not to Date by definewisdom  - Modern day student AU. Still set in Britain. Morgana sends Arthur on some blind dates that don’t go quite according to plan.

The blind dates are hilarious and when Arthur is oblivious to Merlin's interest in him. It feels really in character and I love how the relationship develops.

This was not in the Job Description (AKA Buggery, Yay!) by ifyouweremine  Being Arthur’s manservant was generally alright, Merlin supposed, except for all the blowjobs.

This is hilarious and also sex hence the title. The best sex is funny sex. :)

Soundtrack to the Apocalypse by phantomjam - The best thing you can have during the apocalypse is a healthy sense of irony. Or a decent car, infinite replenishing supplies and magical powers, but the irony helps.

It's not humor as such, I just see it as a humorous approach to the apocalypse. It's a depressing subject done in a way that ends sort of uplifting if that makes any sense. :)

And that's all I'll do for now because I totally forgot that the new episode was on and now I'm off to download it.

The fanfics I love the most tend to be those that surprise me, those that I thought I wouldn't like, but somehow they manage to push all the right buttons anyway. :)  I was recently surprised by my enjoyment of  RPS fics. I had always resisted RPS because it made me a little uncomfortable, but then I actually read one because the summary sounded so funny and I've become addicted to Bradley/Colin fics now. Although sometimes I do feel guilty for reading them, but isn't that what a guilty pleasure is? :)

The Consequences of Playing Pranks by missdewey - This fic takes the idea that Bradley has gotten ahold of Arthur/Merlin fanfic and taunts Colin with it. The story is hilarious as Bradley makes notes in Colin's scripts.

Wherein Wooing Colin is Somewhat More Difficult Than Anticipated by ifyouweremine - “If you were hypothetically me and I were hypothetically courting Colin, what would you—and by you I mean me—do to win his heart and make him let you carry him off into the French sunset for a lifetime of sweetsweet lovemaking?” said Bradley.

The summary says everything about how funny Bradley is in the story. I love the humor in this story and their relationship is so perfectly executed. 

The Lessons of Murphy byfranticsga - "I thought I'd watch telly in here," Colin murmured, and smiled up at him so sweetly that Bradley knew it had to be some sort of trick.  "If you don't mind."

This story is so cute and funny. I love the character of Murphy and how Bradley's relationship with him was compared to his and Colin's. It was a clever and funny idea.

There's more I liked, but I think it's better to keep it to just my favorites. Does anyone have any absolute Bradley/Colin favorites that I should read?

I finally watched the series premiere of Merlin and it was so good! I only wish I was lucky enough to be able to watch it on my tv rather than my computer so I could shirtless Arthur more clearly. :) This episode made me so sad for Merlin who works so hard but gets no credit, but so excited for the season to come. Hopefully I will be able to keep up even with the other million tv shows that I have to watch too. Including Glee which I just watched and it was so hilarious. I never thought I would see a whole football team dancing to Single Ladies. :)

Now I feel the need to make some recs since I read some more modern AU fics which I loved. I wasn't sure at first because I love Merlin and Arthur in their proper time, but some are just so brilliant that I can't resist reading them.

Abide with Me by stripedpetunia - An aggressive blood disease epidemic wipes out Britain. Twenty-eight days later, four of the last survivors in London must try to make it out alive.

I've actually never seen the movie 28 Days Later, but I love zombie stories so this was great. The post-apocolyptic genre is one of my favs so immediately I was excited to read it and the story itself was very good. I just wish it was longer. I loved how in-character they all are even though its a totally different environment.

Kings Don't Always Need Advice (And Particularly Not This Much) by mariamme - “Uther Pendragon is an elitist old fool,” Her Highness said sharply, sighing in anger.  “But he has a point.  So long as the law stands, you are required to comply, or the crown will be forfeit.”

I love the movie Princess Diaries, but I was skeptical at first how it would work with the "Princess" being a guy but the author worked it in quite well. It was a very fast and amusing read.

Camelot's Sweetheart's by definewisdom - Arthur is a film star, Merlin is his personal assistant who might, possibly be head over heels in love with him. However, Arthur’s more interested in his ex, Morgana, and then the mysterious Sophia to notice… Oh, and Will is awesome.

This story was great from start to finish, and I think I would have finished it in a few hours if my internet hadn't been acting up. It was so in-character and so believable. I hate it when fics rush the romance and this story had just the right amount of build-up.

Does anyone have any favorite Merlin AU's that I should put on my to read list?

I absolutely love Veela fics and I haven't really had a chance to organize them so I thought I would post all my favorites here. Hopefully it will help some others find some they like also. If you have any to reccomend that I don't list here, I would appreciate the rec. :)
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I haven't posted in probably a year but I have a little extra time now and I thought I would share some of my favorite H/D fics that I've read recently. I've been reading a lot in anticipation for the last book coming out and I'm very excited about the movie coming out tomorrow. I'm going to the midnight premiere!

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Well hopefully I can keep up this weekly posting. Here's a few recs of some fics that I've read recently.

Snape/Hermione

Wandless Magic - Voldemort is dead. Severus Snape is not. But he discovers there's just as much need for espionage now — and he's in no position to do it. * Highly recommended and long

A Terrible Temptation - Stuck in Harry Potter's body due to a plot to kill the boy who lived, Severus must pretend to be his most hated student. When he develops feelings for Hermione Granger, can he withstand the temptation? What will happen when he returns to his own body?
*Humor and Romance, highly recommended

Here's a couple ss/hg marriage fics:

Matrimony - An orphaned Hermione must marry quickly, or lose her inheritance.
*short

Marry a choice - Complete! Hermione's week goes from bad to worse. She finds out an insane law is about to be passed and must choose a mate in three days to avoid the law's consequences

I also have one rec for the tv show House. I'm not sure how many of you watch it but if you have any recs for it that are either gen or het than I would really appreciate it.

Confidentiality - house/cuddy set after 2x23 "Who's Your Daddy"

Well I decided to add some more ficrecs of what I've been reading recently. It's mostly hermione/snape because thats all I've been reading lately. I'd like to post some on a weekly basis, if I remember that is.

Getting the Hang of Thursdays - A good day goes bad and then gets far worse than Severus could ever have imagined. Again and again and again. Inspired by the WIKTT Time-Loop Challenge.
* long and very good

Looking for Magic in All the Right Places - In a post-Voldemort world, magic is inexplicably failing, and disgruntled Hogwarts students must take summer crash-courses in Muggle science and culture. But some forms of ancient power still exist. Can a bit of chemistry between Hermione and Snape and a dose of Muggle poetry invoke it?
*funny good fic

Taking Over Me - Story begins in Hermione's 6th year at Hogwarts. Whose side is Severus on? Hermione thinks she knows, but does she really? The mysterious and complicated professor sparks her interest, and she finds herself entangled in his web of deceit, deception and treachery

State of Attraction - A love potion, a lust potion, and some crazy, nutty mix-ups. Proves you don’t have to like someone to shag them silly. Will the madness never end?!

Well here's some for now, hopefully its not another six months before I post again.