**Olivia Laing’s ‘The Silver Book’ review and Padma Lakshmi’s new cookbook are featured, along with architect Robert A.M. Stern’s architectural insights, a review of Ken Burns and Geoffrey C. Ward’s ‘The American Revolution’, Ann Packer’s novel ‘Some Bright Nowhere’, a guide to Kate Atkinson’s best works, and reviews for Gerald Howard’s ‘The Insider’ and Jennifer Dawson’s ‘The Ha-Ha’**.

• Book Review: ‘The Silver Book,’ by Olivia Laing — New York Times Books -
• ‘I Want It to Be Real’: Padma Lakshmi on Food TV and Her New Cookbook — New York Times Books -
• Robert A.M. Stern Is Still Dreaming of a Fresh New York — New York Times Arts -

• Book Review: ‘The American Revolution,’ by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Some Bright Nowhere,’ by Ann Packer — New York Times Books -
• Kate Atkinson’s Best Books: A Guide — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Insider,’ by Gerald Howard — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘The Ha-Ha,’ by Jennifer Dawson — New York Times Books -

**Oscar Isaac starring in ‘Frankenstein’ and a preview of 65 winter movies are prominent in film news, while television includes a review of ‘Pluribus’, a recap for ‘It: Welcome to Derry’, weekly TV recommendations featuring ‘The Beast in Me’, and a tribute to Pauline Collins**.

• Watch Oscar Isaac Create Life in ‘Frankenstein’ — New York Times Arts -
• 65 Movies to See This Winter, From ‘Wicked: For Good’ to ‘Zootopia 2’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Pluribus’ Review: From Many, What? — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’: An Extraordinary Voice (and Film) — New York Times Arts -
• Pauline Collins, 85, Dies; Stage and Screen Star of ‘Shirley Valentine’ — New York Times Arts -
• ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Season 1, Episode 3 Recap: Into the Woods — New York Times Arts -
• Movement Directors Are the Secret Ingredient to Movies and Runway Shows — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Beast in Me,’ Plus 5 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -

**The Philadelphia Art Museum director’s lawsuit makes news, as Paris celebrates Art Deco’s centenary, a new saintly portrait of Mother Carmen is honored, and Joshua Citarella’s influence in the art world is explored, alongside children engaging in performance art at Performa**.

• Recently Ousted Director of Philadelphia Art Museum Sues Over Her Dismissal — New York Times Arts -
• Honoring a Sassy, Hammer-Wielding Nun — New York Times Arts -
• As Art Deco Turns 100, a Paris Museum Celebrates — New York Times Arts -

• Is This Artist the Joe Rogan of the Art World? — New York Times Arts -
• For the Children of Performa, the Sound of Art Is a Buzz and a Growl — New York Times Arts -

**William Basinski’s ‘The Disintegration Loops’ story is highlighted, with an operatic review of Hildegard of Bingen’s life, director Aidan Zamiri’s work with top stars, and key takeaways from this year’s Grammy nominations**.

• How ‘The Disintegration Loops’ Saved William Basinski’s Life — New York Times Arts -
• Review: Hildegard of Bingen’s Extraordinary Life, on Operatic Scale — New York Times Arts -
• Aidan Zamiri is Directing Timothée Chalamet, Charli XCX & More of Today’s Hottest Stars — New York Times Music -

• 5 Takeaways From This Year’s Grammy Nominations — New York Times Arts -

**Anne Washburn’s enigmatic play ‘Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire’ is reviewed, and Kristin Chenoweth shines in the new Broadway musical ‘The Queen of Versailles’**.

• In ‘Burning Cauldron of Fiery Fire,’ Anne Washburn Basks in the Afterglow — New York Times Arts -
• In ‘The Queen of Versailles,’ Kristin Chenoweth Can’t Get Enough — New York Times Arts -