A Book of Days

WHY WE LOVE IT   The iconic musician and writer Patti Smith exquisitely curates 366 images, one for each day of the year (including leap day), accompanied by concise, elegant captions.  Smith hopes to inspire readers to celebrate little moments and pause to recognize big ones through a powerful melding of image and text wholly unique in its execution.  The deeply personal collection of photos includes old Polaroid images, cellphone snapshots, and film prints, spanning across decades.  Part calendar, part memoir, and part cultural record, A Book of Days serves as a rich exploration of Smith's fascinating mind and provides an intimate glimpse at how she navigates culture in her own inspiring way.   DETAILS NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply moving and brilliantly idiosyncratic visual book of days by the National Book Award–winning author of Just Kids and M Train, featuring more than 365 images and reflections that chart Smith’s singular aesthetic — inspired by her wild