tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post2981430092410827084..comments2024-03-27T15:53:51.141-07:00Comments on Book Haven : Stargates Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-6745013901142602712017-02-14T09:02:16.533-08:002017-02-14T09:02:16.533-08:00Those images are like fuel for the imagination, I ...Those images are like fuel for the imagination, I LOVE them!! Especially the first and second images for some reason? I love portal worlds and alternate worlds/dimensions but I don't think I've read any books with stargates specifically. I've added Morgaine to my tbr shelf so I'll be checking it out sooner rather than later! Thanks for the rec my friend! xxMichelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-12733864218476859632017-02-12T09:54:38.194-08:002017-02-12T09:54:38.194-08:00The last image is stellar!The last image is stellar!La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-19152174880330300072017-02-05T15:07:44.853-08:002017-02-05T15:07:44.853-08:00At first I thought this post was about the series ...At first I thought this post was about the series stargate, as I am currently watching that. I personally haven't read or seen many other books that used gates, so it's interesting to hear about these. Although I do read a series where they travel to other world by a tunnel system. Oh and you found some great artwork for this post!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284689418552571180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-17583477735421034012017-02-02T19:35:17.421-08:002017-02-02T19:35:17.421-08:00I know- I LOVE that concept. I want to go to other...I know- I LOVE that concept. I want to go to other worlds. What better way right??<br /><br />Morgaine is good- older but decent. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-28234656567916976712017-02-02T19:33:41.750-08:002017-02-02T19:33:41.750-08:00I remember Stargate, I saw it at some point. And t...I remember Stargate, I saw it at some point. And thanks- they are fun! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-45166248323026849552017-02-02T19:33:11.983-08:002017-02-02T19:33:11.983-08:00I remember seeing that book. And good point- an ac...I remember seeing that book. And good point- an actual medieval world would probably suck! I think if I were to go through it would have to be like a Narnia- type world or something where you have the fantasy elements but it's not all shitty, like you said! And I need a little luxury anyway, like electricity. lol <br /><br />I haven't read any other Cherryh either, she's one of those older SF writers that you hear about but I never read any of her stuff until Morgaine. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-27127160157681340762017-02-02T19:30:51.871-08:002017-02-02T19:30:51.871-08:00Cool that you're planning a book with a portal...Cool that you're planning a book with a portal! I like the idea- being able to go somewhere else. Do you know where yours going to? <br /><br />The Morgaine books, while older, have a certain writing style and I love that premise. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-59069198028346989022017-02-02T19:27:40.051-08:002017-02-02T19:27:40.051-08:00Thanks! Thanks! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-56738613936580124372017-02-02T19:27:24.643-08:002017-02-02T19:27:24.643-08:00Yup very similar roles in both genres, which is in...Yup very similar roles in both genres, which is interesting. I'd like to find more tales with them! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-20178682060428975782017-02-02T19:26:49.253-08:002017-02-02T19:26:49.253-08:00Ha ha I think we do! Ha ha I think we do! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-53451319060747683452017-02-02T19:26:36.570-08:002017-02-02T19:26:36.570-08:00It does me too. To explore another world- just as ...It does me too. To explore another world- just as long as I could get back! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-86087903156329717912017-02-02T19:26:12.649-08:002017-02-02T19:26:12.649-08:00I love the idea of those shows but have never seen...I love the idea of those shows but have never seen them. Can you believe that? Although I liked the Stargate movi. And I agree- a gate over an airport for me ! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-29422867198252368552017-02-02T19:25:28.517-08:002017-02-02T19:25:28.517-08:00I liked 'em too!I liked 'em too! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-72945645616282750002017-02-02T19:25:18.664-08:002017-02-02T19:25:18.664-08:00Aren't those images something? I agree- the im...Aren't those images something? I agree- the images are superior to the covers! Although those are older books- I've actually read some newer books with the concept but didn't think of them when I did the post! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-41716044478690780962017-02-02T18:04:10.858-08:002017-02-02T18:04:10.858-08:00I am a HUGE fan of Stargate-SG1 and think the Star...I am a HUGE fan of Stargate-SG1 and think the Stargate system in that show is the bomb. Step from planet to planet as long as you have the correct 7 symbol address - Fun!<br /><br />I like when these show up in books to though I can't think of a ton of examples that I've read. Definitely want to check out this series by Cherryh!Rudejasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262824398753157757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-30913124772345379192017-02-02T07:55:27.702-08:002017-02-02T07:55:27.702-08:00oh yeah! I LOVE GATES!!! I've seen many :) I&#...oh yeah! I LOVE GATES!!! I've seen many :) I'm old enough that I watched Stargate back in 1994. One of my favorite EVER! There was Timecop too. And now I'll stop giving away my age like this LOL! There are indeed stories with lots of potential. Love the images. Especially the last one! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178857439584119475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-71082265873082879692017-02-02T05:44:45.297-08:002017-02-02T05:44:45.297-08:00I used to think that stepping through a gate or po...I used to think that stepping through a gate or portal into another world would be amazing, but then I read The Thinking Woman's Guide to Practical Magic. In that book, a grad student (like me) gets sucked into a Medieval fantasy world and her life is soooo horrible. It's a shit world for women and she doesn't have any real skills, and has to pretend that she's just odd and not from another realm. Good book, but it definitely changed my perspective on portal fantasies!<br /><br />Side note: can you believe I've never read a single book by C.J. Cherryh??? I really need to correct that, since I've heard nothing but good things about her work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345874849864173182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-15319316560687236512017-02-02T01:46:49.422-08:002017-02-02T01:46:49.422-08:00Actually I don't think I have really thought a...Actually I don't think I have really thought about that, but it is a cool concept. Well, wait, that's not entirely true. One of the books I'm planning involves a portal, though there's no fancy gate, just kind of an opening. The whole aesthetic of an actual gate would add a lot to the experience though! And that sounds like an interesting premise with those Morgaine books, what with the moral dilemmas.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-65518961130069874242017-02-01T17:39:54.008-08:002017-02-01T17:39:54.008-08:00I always love all the pictures you find! They'...I always love all the pictures you find! They're so perfect for a lot of the stories. And just neat to look at!Lisa Mandinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691593776280004137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-39763647565266360072017-02-01T14:48:39.376-08:002017-02-01T14:48:39.376-08:00they do appear in those forms in a lot of fantasy ...they do appear in those forms in a lot of fantasy and sci fi don't they? two genres that are both different and alike at the same timeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-55167091799012424442017-02-01T13:21:13.899-08:002017-02-01T13:21:13.899-08:00Oh gateways! I always love how different gateways ...Oh gateways! I always love how different gateways are imagined. I think we need one now... *sigh*Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-21979827272190849982017-02-01T06:08:14.957-08:002017-02-01T06:08:14.957-08:00I like time travel so the thought of going through...I like time travel so the thought of going through a gate into another world really appeals to me. As a matter of fact, on some days, I wish I could go through a gate for a few hours! LOLLaura at Library of Clean Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252118683176350398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-56442795570085996072017-02-01T05:33:20.272-08:002017-02-01T05:33:20.272-08:00You're looking at a huge fan of Stargate SG1 a...You're looking at a huge fan of Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis here! I loved the concept of whole other world through something so innocent looking! I would love this kind of travel experience instead of airport nightmares...chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-91543989026727119022017-02-01T03:00:36.012-08:002017-02-01T03:00:36.012-08:00Blown away by those images!Blown away by those images!Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-79173441709266991872017-02-01T02:51:22.013-08:002017-02-01T02:51:22.013-08:00Interesting to see so many story lines with a simi...Interesting to see so many story lines with a similar premise. And those Pinterest images are awesome. Strangely, the book covers don't seem to utilize the epicness of the imagery that is available. I'd definitely pick up a book with a cover such as the Pinterest artwork but the actual book covers don't appeal to me at all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11789320037303628035noreply@blogger.com