Emily Nemens on midlife, friendship and her new novel 'Clutch' - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times
by Victoria Lancaster
February 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