If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Bread of Angels recounts her relationship with husband ...

In “Bread of Angels,” Smith writes of Philadelphia being a formative force in her life. “Culturally, it was the city that ...

Not long after she was given a nod by Taylor Swift as a "tortured poet", Patti Smith is back with another book for her growing base of young fans. "Jesus died for somebody’s sins but not mine," she ...

In her new book, the poet-writer-musician reflects on her childhood in Philadelphia and South Jersey, her move to Michigan and her grief over the death of her husband. Patti Smith poses for ...

Patti Smith talks about 'Bread of Angels,' her latest book. Smith wrote the book over a 10-year period, chronicling her ...

Patti Smith's last appearance drew criticism from local community leaders for Smith's comments on the war in Gaza.

This is FRESH AIR. Patti Smith, known as the grandmother of punk, has received several honors, including an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the French Legion of Honor. But for our book ...

Of all the books I’ve read, historical romance has to be my favorite genre. It reminds me that human relationships are messy — that love is much stronger than a greeting card can capture. And when ...

Sat, November 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM UTC Smith appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, where she discussed the book. She told the host, “Truthfully, I had a dream that the book came in ...