thedarkisrising

Did anyone else see this ....... ?

grondfic wrote in thedarkisrising Apr 06, 2016 14:48

From the current Radio Times:

Seeking a Second ChanceFans of the fantasy book series 'The Dark is Rising' are in luck. RT hears Sky is in the early stages of developing a drama based on the books written by Susan Cooper. If it happens then hopefully it will be an improvement on the woeful 2007 film adaptation 'The Seeker: The Dark is Rising', ( Read more... )

2nd Worldwide "The Dark is Rising Sequence Readathon" begins Dec 1st

tdirreadathon wrote in thedarkisrising Nov 27, 2015 23:30

In 2013, beloved fantasy author, Susan Cooper, was given the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. Coincidentally, 2013 was also the 40th anniversary of The Dark is Rising, probably her best known book. Having been a fan of The Dark is Rising Sequence for a long time, I was thrilled at hearing her getting recognized in the SFF community and ( Read more... )

susan cooper

Chiltern Chills

steepholm wrote in thedarkisrising Jan 03, 2015 10:35

This seems to be the year for Silver on the Tree to be made flesh! First we have the Lost Land emerging from the waves, and and now this.

"What's the use of burying the treasures? Nobody'll ever come back to get them. Nobody ever comes back when the devils drive them out."
"Maybe this time."

Solstitial

steepholm wrote in thedarkisrising Dec 21, 2014 13:36

Happy Birthday, Will!

Annual re-read schedule (just in case you needed the reminder)

ancilla100 wrote in thedarkisrising Dec 16, 2014 22:07

Merry Christmas everyone! You've got a few days to f I nd your copy ready for Saturday ( Read more... )

Rereading Silver on the Tree, 2

ashkitty wrote in thedarkisrising Jun 19, 2014 00:56

Here we go again! This is a lot of me rambling, moreso than yesterday, especially about geography. It's late and I want to sleep so decided against editing, apologies if I droned on a bit too much.

( Part 2: The Singing Mountains )

Midsummer re-read of Silver on the Tree

ashkitty wrote in thedarkisrising Jun 17, 2014 22:31

I have started a Midsummer re-read of Silver on the Tree, as one does, and after a few pages thought I would share whatever random observations occurred. If anyone wants to read along, or add, or do the next bit, feel free as always!

( Part One: When the Dark comes rising, Six shall turn it back )

book: silver on the tree

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