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Five books to add to your winter break TBR list

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • November 27, 2022

As students struggle to survive finals over the next two weeks, here’s something to look forward to ─ winter break. Here are five just-for-fun book recommendations that span across genres ─ for when students can finally escape the textbooks.

Pitt English professor’s new novel highlights the power of storytelling

By Gabriella Garvin, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022

Angie Cruz, a Pitt English professor, released “How Not To Drown In A Glass of Water” on Sept. 13. The story follows Cara Romero in a series of monologues as she navigates life during her mid-50s through 12 weeks of sessions with a job advisor.

Opinion | How much do classic novels actually have to say?

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • February 17, 2020

Short answer — not as much as you think.

Podcasts and prose: TPN’s entertainment picks for the summer

By TPN Staff • July 18, 2017

When we’re not busy writing, some of us at The Pitt News try to find time to read a book or listen to a podcast. Here are suggestions to kick back with and enjoy before classes resume in a few short...

Paperback writers: new Pitt course turns students into authors

By Sarah Schneider / for The Pitt News • February 18, 2016

Katelyn Prosachik’s dream growing up was to be a government spy — but while that dream hasn’t materialized in real life, a Pitt class is keeping her fantasy alive. Prosachik is writing a novel...