Patti Smith books in order
American singer, songwriter, author and poet
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 17
Patti Smith has published 6 novels, 3 novellas, 3 non-fiction books and 5 poetry collections, beginning with Woolgathering (1992). The best-known is Just Kids (2010). The latest is Book of Days (2022).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Patti Smith
Start here
Just Kids
Patti Smith's most-read book.
Shortest way in
M Train
One of the most-read, at about 288 pages.
Newest
Book of Days
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
Patti Smith Complete (1998)
50 Photographs (2008)
Just Kids (Jan 2010)
M Train (2015)
Year of the Monkey (2019)
Book of Days (2022)
Novellas in order
Witt (1973)
Strange Messenger (Apr 2003)
Auguries of Innocence (Oct 2005)
Non-fiction in order
Woolgathering (Jun 1992)
Patti Smith (2008)
Devotion (2017)
Poetry in order
Seventh Heaven (1972)
Ha! Ha! Houdini! (1977)
Babel (1978)
Early Work (Mar 1994)
The Coral Sea (May 1996)
About Patti Smith
Patricia Lee Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, and author. Her 1975 debut album, Horses, made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement earned her nicknames "Queen of Punk, and "Godmother of Punk". Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Night", co-written with Bruce Springsteen, reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number five on the UK Singles Chart.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Patti Smith FAQ
- How many books has Patti Smith written?
- Patti Smith has published 6 novels, 3 novellas, 3 non-fiction books and 5 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Patti Smith's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Just Kids.
- What is Patti Smith's latest book?
- Book of Days (2022).
- What is Patti Smith's most famous book?
- Just Kids (2010) is Patti Smith's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.