M Train by Patti Smith is a captivating literary journey that immerses readers in the artist's thought world. In this sequel to 'Just Kids', Smith reflects on her marriage to Fred Sonic Smith, her favorite books, and the people who have accompanied her throughout her life. The author takes readers into numerous cafés where she writes, draws, and contemplates her memories, the present, and her dreams. On her travels, she encounters kindred artists and shares her passion for authors like Haruki Murakami and Roberto Bolaño. With personal Polaroid photos and an additional story in the paperback edition, 'M Train' becomes a unique self-portrait of an artist, serving as a diary, dream journal, and love letter.