Year of the Monkey

In Year of the Monkey, bestselling author Patti Smith embarks on a solitary journey along the Santa Cruz coast after a series of New Year’s concerts. This reflective narrative, set against the backdrop of a surreal lunar year in 2016, intertwines her personal encounters with broader themes of loss, aging, and political change in America. Melding landscapes with dreamlike explorations, Smith offers readers a blend of wisdom, humor, and hope, reminding us that both despair and possibility can emerge from the same experiences. This edition features a new chapter, further enriching her poignant story.