This week, Travis and Amanda analyze the first half of LAVINIA, a historical novel by Ursula K. Le Guin. Whether you're a self-proclaimed Le Guin expert (Travis) or someone who has only taken short forays into her work (Amanda), this novel will likely win you over with its sturdy storytelling and immersive world building. Le Guin's project is to retell part of The Aeneid from an under-looked and under-appreciated character's point of view, and, in an attempt to honor the author, Vergil, she makes some rather bold -- and meta -- storytelling choices. But is her experiment a success? Join us as we assess familial legacies, the many influences of nature on the ancient world, and the joys / burdens of meta fiction.