Patti Smith’s ‘M Train’ Is a Literary Ride Through Stations of Mourning Emulating the writers who bring her inspiration, Patti Smith's second novel rewards a well-read reader. By Justin Joffe
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Because the Night Belongs to Chetrit: Patti Smith Still Playing Chelsea Hotel, Boos Be Damned Patti Smith has come out in defense of her imminent gig at the Chelsea Hotel, releasing a statement that includes By Stephen Duffy