Why I Write Books in Order

The recommended reading order for the Why I Write series is publication order: 1. Devotion (2017), 2. Inadvertent (By: Karl Ove Knausgård) (2018), 3. For Now (By: Eileen Myles) (2020), 4. The House of Being (By: Natasha Trethewey) (2024), 5. What Nails It (By: Greil Marcus) (2024), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Why I Write series by Patti Smith contains 8 books. The series began in 2017 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Why I Write series is written by Patti Smith. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.