David and John are joined by their favorite Tolkien scholar, Marilyn R. Pukkila, to discuss the 1968 Ursula K. LeGuin book, A Wizard of Earthsea, the first book in The Earthsea Cycle. After giving a background on the book's development and publication history, the trio breaks down the plot, characters, and themes of this foundational work of the fantasy literature canon. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this book's coverage.Marilyn's WebsiteMarilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby CollegeContact UsQuestions, comments and/or deep Star Wars thoughts to share? Send us an email at book@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you during our next Book Nook episode.Find us on Twitter and TikTok @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Earthsea over on our Discord Server.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy