Moving Kings

In "Moving Kings," Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joshua Cohen explores themes of faith, race, and the concept of home amid America's housing crisis and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Set in 2015, the story follows Yoav and Uri, young veterans of the Gaza War, as they navigate civilian life in New York City while working for Yoav’s cousin, David King, at his moving company. Their job—removing tenants from their homes—leads them to confront their traumatic pasts and escalates into violence when they meet a homeowner seeking revenge. With its profound intimacy and social commentary, this novel serves as a powerful reflection on displacement and identity.