Skip to content Journalism Books: Discover the Best Books for Journalists
If you’re passionate about storytelling, truth, and the written word, the world of journalism books offers a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration. These aren’t just books about writing they’re chronicles of integrity, grit, and the pursuit of meaning in a rapidly changing media landscape. One such remarkable work is Dogs Chase Cars by veteran […]
Meet Patrick Sangimino: Author of Stories Inspired by a Lifetime in Journalism
Patrick Sangimino spent over forty years with ink on his fingers and newsprint in his veins. As a journalist, he covered everything from small-town sports heroes to NFL superstars. Now retired, this Patrick Sangimino author brings that same truth-seeking energy to fiction. His debut novel, Dogs Chase Cars, isn’t just a story—it’s a lifetime of […]
The Book That Isn’t Just a Novel, It’s a Mirror
Dogs Chase Cars isn’t simply a novel, it’s a mirror held up to those of us who’ve sacrificed parts of ourselves for what we love. In the character of J.P. Pasquale, Patrick Sangimino has written more than a sports columnist past his prime. He’s given us a weathered but wise voice, a man navigating the […]
Why Dogs Chase Cars Deserves a Spot on Your Shelf
If you’re a fan of Friday Night Lights, The Tender Bar, or The Paper, you’ll feel right at home in Dogs Chase Cars. But it’s not just for readers of media-themed fiction, this book resonates with anyone who’s ever asked, “Was it worth it?” That question haunts J.P. Pasquale, a seasoned sports columnist facing his […]
Nostalgia, Grit, and the Ghosts of Print
There’s something uniquely moving about Dogs Chase Cars. It’s a love letter and a lamentation—an ode to the old-school newsroom, the thrum of a deadline, the sweet weight of a morning paper in your hand. Patrick Sangimino doesn’t romanticize journalism. He lived it. For forty years, he was part of the press machine, and this […]
Journalism, Heartbreak, and a Man Named J.P. Pasquale
What happens when your life’s work becomes obsolete? Dogs Chase Cars explores this question through the eyes of J.P. Pasquale, a longtime sports columnist whose world is shrinking by the hour. As Pasquale takes one last slow drive through the suburbs of Kansas, he reflects on decades spent chasing stories, deadlines, and a dream that […]
