Cosmo (book)
Canadian book of short stories
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Cosmo is a 2012 short story collection published by Coach House Books.[1] It is the debut book and short story collection of Canadian writer Spencer Gordon. The book features stories involving themes of celebrity, pop culture, and contemporary identity.[2]
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| Author | Spencer Gordon |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Short story collection |
| Publisher | Coach House Books |
Publication date | October 2012 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Pages | 212 |
| ISBN | 978-1-55245-267-7 |
Reception
CBC Books awarded Cosmo "The Overlookie Bookie Award for Most Underrated Canadian Book."[3] Writing for Dazed Magazine, author Lauren Oyler included Cosmo in the article, "Ten of the best alt-lit reads from Canada right now."[4] The publication 49th Shelf listed Cosmo as one of "Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2012."[5]
Cosmo received mostly positive reviews from publications, such as Quill & Quire (which gave Cosmo a starred review),[6] the National Post,[2] HTML Giant,[7] the Winnipeg Free Press,[8]The Walrus,[9] The Winnipeg Review,[10] Scene Magazine,[11] and Lemon Hound.[12]
See also
- Cruise Missile Liberals by Spencer Gordon