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Tag Archives: Space Opera
The New Space Opera
The New Space Opera, originally uploaded by Jonathan Strahan. That cover sets the bar pretty high, eh? I like my SF with BIG EFFIN’ STARSHIPS. So that cover indicates BIG EFFIN’ STARSHIPS. Therefore, bring on the tales about stuff that … Continue reading
Yeah, I’ll have a Screaming Viking!
Back when I was soliciting space opera reading suggestions*, a reader e-mailed me (or maybe he commented, I can’t recall) about a book called Space Viking by H. Beam Piper. I saw a few copies on eBay, but never acquired … Continue reading
Skiffy! (again)
I found this nifty quiz over at Jason Bennion’s blog, and given its focus on books and sci-fi, it’s right up my alley. Without further adoo: 1. Science fiction, fantasy, or horror? I enjoy all three. Right now I’m on … Continue reading
Der Meistersinger von Alpha Centauri
Here’s an update on what I’ve been reading as part of my space opera obsession: :: Galactic Patrol, by E.E. “Doc” Smith. I bought the entire Lensmen sequence five or six years ago when the Science Fiction Book Club had … Continue reading
Reviews
I had a couple of book reviews run at GMR a while back: :: Ensign Flandry, a space opera novel by Poul Anderson. Now I need to track down the other titles in the Flandry sequence. This book was quite … Continue reading
Continuing the Answers: space opera
Here are a couple more answers to Ask Me Anything!. These ones are all related, so I’ll print them all first and then reply: I want a space-opera-reading update: Have you read any yet? Are there any of the suggestions … Continue reading
Destination: Vega!
My great space opera reading project has at last begun, with the Poul Anderson novel Ensign Flandry. This is actually a book I received for review from GMR, so my thoughts about it will appear in that venue as opposed … Continue reading
To the Stars, take two
I’ve updated yesterday’s post about space opera books with some more titles suggested by readers. And I’m still soliciting, folks!
Into the Depths of the Stars!
I’ve made the decision, based on lots of soul-searching and careful consideration…ach, who am I kidding? It’s basically a whim. But I want to become the world’s preeminent expert on space opera. Now, I know, this is a goal that … Continue reading
What a beginning!
I started Simon R. Green’s space-opera novel Deathstalker last night, and while I’m only a handful of pages into it, I want to note that I love the first two paragraphs. Really. These two paragraphs are just masterful in the … Continue reading