A Horse at the Window
| Author | Spencer Gordon |
|---|---|
| Language | Canadian English |
| Published in | Canada |
| Publisher | House of Anansi Press Ltd, Canada |
| Publication date | 18–06–2024 |
| Pages | 144 |
| ISBN | 9781487012502 |
A Horse at the Window is a 2024 poetry book by Canadian author Spencer Gordon. The book is a collection of dramatic monologues.[1]
Publication
Spencer has stated that the book was originally conceived as a collection of prose poems.[2] Revenue from the book went to charity for homeless persons in Toronto.[3] Spencer launched the book on June 25, 2024, with Perfect Books.[4]
Reception
Michael Bryson of Zoomer found the writing to be "frequently profound".[5] Jeff Bursey of The Miramichi Reader gave the book a positive review, stating that it is a "pleasing work of ideas".[6] Alexander Sallas reviewed the book for the Bookworm podcast of Literary Review of Canada.[7] Dana Hansen, editor of the Hamilton Review of Books, picked the book as one of his favorites of the year.[8] Fellow authors Rob Benvie and Damian Tarnopolsky both praised the book.[9][10]
Spencer withdrew the book from the nominations for the Giller Prize due to its sponsors connections to gas stations in the West Bank.[11]
See also
- Cosmo by Spencer Gordon
- Cruise Missile Liberals by Spencer Gordon
References
- ↑ "June: Rain or Sun?". Junction Reads. June 6, 2024. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Elder, Heidi (2024). "Interview with Spencer Gordon". Common House Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Schwendinger, Christine (September 27, 2024). "Senate Council: Minutes of the Friday, September 27, 2024 Meeting" (PDF). uwaterloo.ca. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "Book Launch for Spencer Gordon and Jess Taylor". Perfect Books. June 25, 2024. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Bryson, Michael (August 15, 2024). "What We're Reading". Zoomer. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Bursey, Jeff (May 21, 2025). "A Horse At The Window by Spencer Gordon". The Miramichi Reader.
- ↑ "Bookworm, no. 60". Literary Review of Canada. September 10, 2024. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "A Year in Reading: The Best Books of 2024". Hamilton Review of Books. December 16, 2024. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Assaly, Richie (July 2, 2025). "This Toronto musician turned novelist has just written a provocative book about a spiritual cult. Here's what he's reading now". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ ""People are fundamentally mysterious when you get down to it": An Interview with Damian Tarnopolsky". All It Up. August 23, 2024. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "The No Arms in the Arts Book List". The Grind. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
Further reading
- "Spencer Gordon Bends Form to a Wondrous Breaking in A Horse at the Window". OpenBook.ca. July 1, 2024. Retrieved 2026-07-18.