Cravings

Opening with Hors doeuvres and closing with a Feast, the stories in Cravings pulse with longing, missed opportunities, recriminations, and joy. Garnett Kilberg Cohen leads readers through acutely crafted explorations of the way events shape and change our lives, sometimes for the better and sometimes in ways that haunt us forever. Love, friendship, childhood, parenthood, and leaving homeall these experiences of desire, driven by the unrelenting passage of timeform the heart of this charismatic collection. Kilberg Cohens captivating and vulnerable characters often recognize their shortcomings and past mistakes, but cannot always rise above them. One woman learns to forgive her husbands ex; another fears her love of salty snacks caused a family tragedy. A stoic rural community drives a newcomer out of town; a young mans entire life is colored by a traumatic childhood event at a zoo. Focusing on the specific, unforgettable moments that reveal our connections to one another, Cravings offers an expansive vision of humanity that lingers long after the final page is turned.