Emily Nemens on midlife, friendship and her new novel 'Clutch' - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Victoria LancasterFebruary 13, 2026
The former Paris Review editor discusses why being 40 in the 2020s feels more uncertain than ever and how her new novel explores the "infrastructure" of female friendship.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/13/2026