Joshua Aaron Cohen, born on September 6, 1980, in New Jersey, is an acclaimed American novelist and writer of stories. His works are known for their innovative and genre-bending narrative styles, often blending fiction with non-fiction elements. Cohen's writing is characterized by its intellectual depth, sharp wit, and an ability to engage with complex political and cultural themes.

One of his most notable works, The Netanyahus, has received widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades. It won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the 2021 National Jewish Book Award for Fiction. The novel was also a finalist for the 2021 National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. Cohen's storytelling has been praised for its high style, intelligence, and the unique way he approaches history, identity, and politics.

His talent has been recognized by fellow writers and critics alike, with Nicole Krauss remarking on his gifted writing and Colm Tóibín admiring the book's comic grace. The Netanyahus has been described as a mixture of academic satire and a meditation on Jewish-American identity, lauded for its humor, originality, and relevance to contemporary discussions on nationality and heritage.