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 […]