A couple years ago, I was excited for this new show Fringe to air. LOST would soon be done, and I needed a new sci-fi show to watch. I loyally watched the entirety of the first season, but stopped after that when I realized it just wasn't the same as my previous favorite show. It was more episodic, and less serialized, and I was having a hard time connecting the episodes and seeing the show and its promise.

Time jump to present time. Now that Fringe was finally available for streaming online in its entirety, I decided to give the show another try. I never completely forgot about the show, promising myself that I would watch it when I had the time. Commercial free. At my own pace. And that is exactly what I did. As the story progressed and became more complex, sometimes a little bit too much that I really had to think hard about the plot points. By the time I finished watching the show, I still wanted to learn more. That's when I found out that September had written an account of the show.

[b:Fringe: September's Notebook|15808261|Fringe September's Notebook|Tara Bennett|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1352203977s/15808261.jpg|21532887] is a companion book. Just putting it out there. If you're looking for a book that will tell you more about the show, behind the scenes pictures, or even dangling plot threads, then this is not the book for you. Quite honestly, that's what I was hoping for too. Something like a biography, but for a tv show instead of a person. I would LOVE to read about why they couldn't get more scenes with William Bell in the show. Or what was the deal with the wonky cartoon episode with the mysterious Mr. X. Or what was the relationship between Fringe events and biblical verses. And my biggest gripe: what was the point of the first three seasons when that timeline was basically erased? Where's the closure for the viewer? Alas, those questions may never be answered for me. But I digress.

September's Notebook delivers what it promises. I read it knowing that it was simply a companion piece, something to add with my other favorite, the [b:Lost Encyclopedia|7857480|Lost Encyclopedia|Tara Bennett|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348429279s/7857480.jpg|10996291]. It is the ultimate fan service for fans of Fringe, complete with special envelopes with extra posters and even loyalist face tattoos. There are detailed folders of each Fringe case separated by the distinct intro title colors of each timeline (Blue folder for Over Here cases, Red folder for Over There cases, and an amber colored folder for the alternate timeline cases). Likewise, you get a pretty good synopsis of the major characters from each of the four universes. Again, the book mentions specific plot details such as why there was an alternate timeline to begin with, but does not go into depth beyond what you can glean from the show itself.

Seriously, the only thing missing was a complete list of Astrid's nicknames given by Walter. That would have been the icing on the cake.


If you're looking for behind the scenes information, look somewhere else. But if you're looking for a true fan service book for Fringe, then pick this up today. ( )

I adore this book. Gives insight into a show I really enjoyed, and it shows that it was put together by people who also got a thrill from the show, and the great characters. ( )