RTB191: Are novels frivolous? Dom and Melanie discuss an essay that argues that fiction is vital to creating understanding and empathy and return mystery to our lives. Plus, an anti-Narnia children’s book, the new series Silo, and an easy BBQ beef sandwich recipe. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and follow at YouTube. Help us continue to offer Raising the Betts. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Is Reading Fiction a Waste of Time by Kathleen A. Mulhern * Yucatan-Style Chicken, Lime, And Orzo Soup * EASY BBQ Beef Sandwiches – YouTube * The Wonder (2022) * The Quiet Girl (2022) * Ghosted (AppleTV+) * Silo (AppleTV+) * Elidor, by Alan Garner * Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The High Country * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Melanie’s blog: The Wine-Dark Sea * Dom’s blog: Bettnet * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Send us your feedback or comments at [email protected] * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord Want to Sponsor A Show? Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.