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Bookclub Reminder
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st_aurafina
This is your mid-month reminder that in March, the POI bookclub is reading:
Mr. Finch's Home for Wayward Assassins by
Our discussion questions are:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
If you have already have questions for the author, you're welcome to comment here and I will start compiling them.
I'll be back on the 21st to start the discussion post.
March Bookclub
Mar. 3rd, 2021 09:30 pmst_aurafina
Welcome to the Person of Interest Book Club! Your mods are
st_aurafina and livenudebigfoot and this year we're hoping to read all of the 2018 Big Bang fics. This is the reading and discussion post for March(How is it March already?!)
Remember, the discussion post will be here. I'll link back here on the 21st. You don't have to wait till the 21st to comment, though. Have at, if you're done early.
All fics are linked by permission of the authors, and the same goes for the art. (Thank you, creators!)
Our fic for March is Mr. Finch's Home for Wayward Assassins by
Mr. Finch's Home for Wayward Assassins (14609 words) by Kakushigo
Chapters: 7/7
Fandom: Person of Interest (TV), JAG
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Harold Finch/John Reese, Clayton Webb/Harmon Rabb Jr./Sarah MacKenzie
Characters: Harold Finch, John Reese, Clayton Webb, Harmon Rabb Jr., Sameen Shaw (mentioned), Michael Cole (mentioned), Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie
Additional Tags: no working knowledge of JAG needed, but you should definitely be familiar with POI, because I do kinda jump around, in which Harold Finch should Stop Adopting Stray ex-Assassins
Summary:
When a number lands Reese in the middle of a CIA "retirement" party, he makes a quick decision to save the other CIA agent and bring him along on his next assignment. Of course, as is the way with intelligence operatives, Webb knows something is up and offers to help with the next situation. Though initially wary of this other agent, both Finch and Reese find the additional help invaluable and read him in completely. And so begins Harold Finch's Home for Reformed Assassins, dog license pending.
Go forth and read! Here are some questions to bear in mind while you read:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
Here's a handy-dandy box where you can cut and paste the questions. And don't forget to comment on the fic itself to let the author know you enjoyed it.
Book Club Reminder
Feb. 18th, 2021 05:24 pmst_aurafinaThis is your mid-month reminder that in February, the POI bookclub is reading:
An Alluring Companion by
Find the fic here: An Alluring Companion by
Find the art here: Art: An Alluring Companion by
Our discussion questions are:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
If you have already have questions for the author, you're welcome to comment here and I will start compiling them.
I'll be back on the 21st to start the discussion post.
Book Club: Back in action!
Feb. 4th, 2021 05:00 pmst_aurafinaWelcome (back) to the Person of Interest Book Club! It's a new and hopefully better year. Your mods are
st_aurafina and livenudebigfoot and we're hoping to read all of the 2018 Big Bang fics. This is the reading and discussion post for February 2021. This month's fic is a Firefly fusion, which is a surprisingly good fit for these characters!
Remember, the discussion post will be here. I'll link back here on the 21st. You don't have to wait till the 21st to comment, though. Have at, if you're done early.
All fics are linked by permission of the authors, and the same goes for the art. (Thank you, creators!)
Our fic for February is An Alluring Companion by
An Alluring Companion. (22070 words) by Michaelssw0rd
Chapters: 4/4
Fandom: Person of Interest (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Harold Finch/John Reese, Harold Finch & Nathan Ingram
Characters: Harold Finch, John Reese, Logan Pierce, Nathan Ingram, Zoe Morgan, Carl Elias, Anthony Marconi
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Firefly AU, Fluff, Massage, Hair Washing, Companions, Logan Pierce being an asshole I'm sorry, Slow Dancing, Alternate Universe - Escorts, Idiots in Love, Implied/Referenced Torture, Harold Egret also makes an appearance :P
Summary:
Harold is a genius, loner programmer, belonging to the elite and prestigious society. He gets invited to a party he can't get out of-- not without drawing too much attention to himself-- and Nathan encourages him to hire a Companion as a social buffer. Harold ends up hiring the services of John Reese.
It goes exceptionally well.
So well that Harold hires him again, and again, learning John's secrets and sharing his own, until he inevitably falls in love with the person he is paying to keep him company.
(Set in Firefly Universe, but the knowledge of Firefly is not compulsory)
Go forth and read! Here are some questions to bear in mind while you read:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
I'll check back in on the 14th with a reminder, then again on the 21st to start some discussion. Then on the 1st of March, all going according to plan, we'll do it again with a new big bang fic.
Go forth, read and enjoy.
Here's a handy-dandy box where you can cut and paste the questions. And don't forget to comment on the fic itself to let the author know you enjoyed it.
Book Club: Discussion is open!
Nov. 22nd, 2020 09:05 pmst_aurafinaThe discussion post is up! Please head to here to discuss this month's fic!
(Remember, we're taking a break this December, and will be back in January. Thank you for taking part in eleven book club meetings. Happy holidays, and stay safe!)
Bookclub reminder: One week to go!
Nov. 15th, 2020 09:03 pmst_aurafinaThis is your mid-month reminder that in November, the POI bookclub is reading:
Deliverance by
Find the fic here: Deliverance by
Our discussion questions are:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
If you have already have questions for the author, you're welcome to comment here and I will start compiling them.
I'll be back on the 21st to start the discussion post.
November Bookclub Post
Nov. 3rd, 2020 09:02 pmst_aurafinaWelcome to the Person of Interest Book Club! Your mods are
st_aurafina and livenudebigfoot and this year we're hoping to read all of the 2018 Big Bang fics. This is the reading and discussion post for November. Last month we went to spookytown! This month we're going back in time for a close-up on a character who helped John out at a vulnerable time.
Remember, the discussion post will be here. I'll link back here on the 21st. You don't have to wait till the 21st to comment, though. Have at, if you're done early.
All fics are linked by permission of the authors, and the same goes for the art. (Thank you, creators!)
Our fic for November is Deliverance by
Deliverance (42532 words) by SavhCaro
Chapters: 15/15
Fandom: Person of Interest (TV)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: John Reese, Joan (Person of Interest)
Summary:
What happened between New Rochelle and the subway scene on Person of Interest? A LOT. We know Reese spent time on the streets with Joan. I think she was a major influence in the man we came to know in Person of Interest. She saved him and took very good care of him. This is a backstory I wish we had gotten in the series, but we didn't. So I wrote one!
Here's a handy-dandy box where you can cut and paste the questions. And don't forget to comment on the fic itself to let the author know you enjoyed it.
(Remember, we'll be taking a break over December, but in January 2021 we'll be back with a new big bang fic. Happy holidays, everyone! Thanks for taking part all year! <3)
livenudebigfootThis is your mid-month reminder that in October, the POI bookclub is reading:
Leave the Lights On by
st_aurafinaFind the fic here: Leave the Lights On
Find the art here: Art for Leave the Lights On
Our discussion questions are:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
If you have already have questions for the author, you're welcome to comment here and I will start compiling them.
I'll be back on the 21st to start the discussion post.
October Bookclub!
Oct. 1st, 2020 01:08 pmlivenudebigfootWelcome to the Person of Interest Book Club!
Your mods are @st_aurafina and @livenudebigfoot and this year we're hoping to read all of the 2018 Big Bang fics. This is the reading and discussion post for October, the spookiest of months.
Last month we took a trip to heaven. This month, it's ghosts all the way down.
Remember, the discussion post will be here. I'll link back here on the 21st. You don't have to wait till the 21st to comment, though. Have at, if you're done early.
All fics are linked by permission of the authors, and the same goes for the art. (Thank you, creators!)
Our fic for October is Leave the Lights On by @bliphany.ao3.org with art by @st_aurafina seen below.
Leave The Lights On (29401 words) by bliphany
Chapters: 13/13
Fandom: Person of Interest (TV)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Major Character Death
Relationships: Harold Finch/John Reese, mentioned past Jessica Arndt/John Reese, mentioned past Harold Finch/Grace Hendricks, minor Cal Beecher/Joss Carter
Characters: John Reese, Harold Finch, minor characters (in order of appearance), Bear (Person of Interest), Joss Carter, Original Female Character(s), Lionel Fusco, Darren McGrady, Will Ingram, Nathan Ingram, Lou Mitchell, Cal Beecher, Dr. Richard Nelson
Additional Tags: Major Character Death as major character is dead all along, Supernatural Elements, Canonical Character Death, Mutual Pining, Angst, Fluff and Angst, First Kiss, First Time, Second Chances, Memories, Time - Freeform, Podfic Welcome
Summary:
"What is a ghost? Something dead that seems to be alive. Something dead that doesn't know it's dead." —Richard Siken.
Dead people are coming back from the afterlife to their loved ones, flooding the city with regrets yearning to be undone and unspoken words demanding to be heard this time.
Finch doesn't believe in ghosts.
He leaves no comment about miracles.
But John believes it. He knew it existed when the night wind blew strongly against their bodies and the time was counting down; when Harold left on his chest permanently his fingerprints and made it happened.
It's a miracle they're both still breathing.
They might need another one to see what does it mean before the end of everything.
Art post is hereGo forth and read! Here are some questions to bear in mind while you read:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt. 8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
I'll check back in on the 14th with a reminder, then again on the 21st to start some discussion. Then on the 1st of November, all going according to plan, we'll do it again with a new big bang fic. Go forth, read and enjoy.
st_aurafinaThis is a reminder that in September, the POI bookclub is reading:
After We're Dead by
Find the fic here: After We're Dead by
Find the podfic here:
Podfic: After We're Dead by
Our discussion questions are:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
If you have already have questions for the author, you're welcome to comment here and I will start compiling them.
I'll be back tomorrow to start the discussion post.
September Bookclub Post
Sep. 4th, 2020 09:04 pmst_aurafinaWelcome to the Person of Interest Book Club! Your mods are
st_aurafina and livenudebigfoot and this year we're hoping to read all of the 2018 Big Bang fics. This is the reading and discussion post for SeptemberLast month was all costume drama and ballroom dancing. This month comes to you from the afterlife.
Remember, the discussion post will be here. I'll link back here on the 21st. You don't have to wait till the 21st to comment, though. Have at, if you're done early.
All fics are linked by permission of the authors, and the same goes for the art. (Thank you, creators!)
Our fic for September is After We're Dead by
After We're Dead (11965 words) by Aragarna
Chapters: 8/8
Fandom: Person of Interest (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: Major Character Death
Relationships: Jessica Arndt/John Reese
Characters: John Reese, Jessica Arndt, Nathan Ingram, Joss Carter, Root | Samantha Groves, Harold Finch
Additional Tags: Post-Canon, Fluff, Fluff and Angst, Happy Ending, Canonical Character Death
Summary:
Set post-finale. After he dies, John lands in Heaven and is reunited with all the persons he had been missing all this time - and most of all, the love of his life, Jessica.
Podfic is here: Podfic: After We're Dead by
Go forth and read! (Or listen!) Here are some questions to bear in mind while you read:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
I'll check back in on the 14th with a reminder, then again on the 21st to start some discussion. Then on the 1st of October, all going according to plan, we'll do it again with a new big bang fic.
Go forth, read and enjoy.
Here's a handy-dandy box where you can cut and paste the questions. And don't forget to comment on the fic itself to let the author know you enjoyed it.
Bookclub Reminder: One Week to Go!
Aug. 17th, 2020 08:28 pmst_aurafinaThis is your mid-month reminder that in August, the POI bookclub is reading: A Certain Step Towards Falling In Love by
Find the fic here: A Certain Step Towards Falling In Love
Our discussion questions are:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
If you have already have questions for the author, you're welcome to comment here and I will start compiling them.
I'll be back on the 21st to start the discussion post.
August Bookclub Post
Aug. 2nd, 2020 10:01 pmst_aurafinaWelcome to the Person of Interest Book Club! Your mods are
st_aurafina and livenudebigfoot and this year we're hoping to read all of the 2018 Big Bang fics. This is the reading and discussion post for August.Last month we were in the wilderness. Puff out your cravat, because this month it's a Regency AU.
Remember, the discussion post will be here. I'll link back here on the 21st. You don't have to wait till the 21st to comment, though. Have at, if you're done early.
All fics are linked by permission of the authors, and the same goes for the art. (Thank you, creators!)
Our fic for August is A Certain Step Towards Falling In Love by
And art by
A Certain Step Towards Falling In Love (22443 words) by Dien, ProblemWithTrouble
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Person of Interest (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Harold Finch/John Reese, Root | Samantha Groves/Sameen Shaw
Characters: Harold Finch, John Reese, Root | Samantha Groves, Sameen Shaw, Nathan Ingram, Joss Carter, Lionel Fusco, Will Ingram
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Regency, Alternate Universe - Pride and Prejudice Fusion, Suit Porn
Series: Part 5 of POI
Summary:
John Reese is content with his life as a Regency era bachelor until he gets new neighbors in Netherfield and now he can't stop thinking about the trio that moved it - Ingram, Root, and Finch. Mostly he can't stop thinking about Finch and how he knows so much about all of them.
Go forth and read! Here are some questions to bear in mind while you read:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
I'll check back in on the 14th with a reminder, then again on the 21st to start some discussion. Then on the 1st of September, all going according to plan, we'll do it again with a new big bang fic.
Go forth, read and enjoy.
Here's a handy-dandy box where you can cut and paste the questions. And don't forget to comment on the fic itself to let the author know you enjoyed it.
Bookclub Reminder! One Week to Go!
Jul. 14th, 2020 08:39 pmst_aurafina
This is your mid-month reminder that in July, the POI bookclub is reading:
Just One Stray Match by
Find the fic here: Just One Stray Match by
Our discussion questions are:
1. What was your initial reaction to the fic? Were you immediately hooked, or did it take you a while to get into it?
2. What themes or style choices did you notice as you were reading the fic?
3. In what ways does the fic feel like canon? In what ways does it differ?
4. What was your favourite scene?
5. Which character did you relate to most and what was it about them that you connected to?
6. Did the fic change your perspective on an aspect of canon or a character?
7. Share a favourite quote or excerpt.
8. What did you think of the ending?
9. How did the art affect or enhance your reading of the fic?
10. What are some questions you have for the author?
If you have already have questions for the author, you're welcome to comment here and I will start compiling them.
I'll be back on the 21st to start the discussion post.
