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The last bookstore stop of CLUTCH's amazing tour is this TUESDAY in Hoboken at Little City Books! Come see me and Bud Smith chop it up. www.eventbrite.com/e/emily-neme...

Emily Nemens: CLUTCH w/Bud Smith

Reading, conversation, signing

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Penina Roth@peninaroth.bsky.social · 3mo ago

So pumped for this!

⭐Monday, May 11, 8pm⭐:Join us at the Franklin Park Reading Series to hear fresh fiction & poetry from Xochitl Gonzalez, @emilynemens.bsky.social, Monika Ostrowska, @zachpowers.bsky.social, @kimsamek.bsky.social and Kevin Sampsell! #Free www.facebook.com/share/1Ajm3H... 618 St. Johns Pl #crownheights

The new issue of @commonmag.bsky.social is here! I have an essay about the chronic pain and letting go of running and Gogol. Thanks to Jen and co. for the thoughtful edits, and I hope you check out the essay: www.thecommononline.org/the-back-mee...

David Roderick @droderick77.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day! My love letter to some of the bookstores who hosted me for CLUTCH: open.substack.com/pub/emilynem...

Long live the independent bookstore!!!

Happy Independent Bookstore Day to those who celebrate.

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@adroitjournal.bsky.social issue #27 is here! Check out: Lisa Russ Spaar reviews new books by @preetivangani.bsky.social and @sophiadahlin.bsky.social. Interviews with Kevin Young, @emilynemens.bsky.social, @tayari.bsky.social, and @paradiselaust.bsky.social. theadroitjournal.org/issue-fifty-...

Issue Fifty-Seven

Visit the post for more.

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Eric Scot Tryon@ericscottryon.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Thanks for reading, Eric!

Just finished CLUTCH by @emilynemens.bsky.social 🔥 Like eavesdropping on a groupchat of 5 interesting, flawed women all at different crossroads. A fantastic exploration of friendship!

Book (CLUTCH by Emily Nemens) held up against a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Dispatch from the road! open.substack.com/pub/emilynem...

Six Books That Simply Must Be Talked About - including CLUTCH! - in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/books/2026/0...

Six Books That Simply Must Be Talked About

These six books demand discussion—with a pal, a date, or a book club.

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CLUTCH opens with a vacation that nearly goes off the rails. Here are five books about sideways holidays that I love. Happy spring break! www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

Five Best: Vacations That Don’t Go to Plan

Selected by Emily Nemens, the author of the novel “Clutch.”

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Poets & Writers@pw.org · 5mo ago

What a pleasure to write these three #craftcapsule essays. Thanks, @pw.org!

“Your tongue will remember repeated words and recurring constructions in a way your eye might miss.” In this week’s #CraftCapsule, @emilynemens.bsky.social, author of Clutch (@tinhouse.bsky.social) describes the rigorous line work that went into finishing her manuscript. at.pw.org/NemensCC3

brad listi @bradlisti.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Today on the program, @emilynemens.bsky.social reads an excerpt from her new novel, CLUTCH (@tinhouse.bsky.social), a story of contemporary female friendship across decades. 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

I have deep affection for my cover (see: bombmagazine.org/articles/202...), so feeling very chuffed that it's on several best-of-the-month lists! lithub.com/the-11-best-... www.casualoptimist.com/blog/2026/02... spinemagazine.co/book-covers-...

BOMB Magazine | When a Painting Knows How You Feel

How Wayne Thiebaud’s Supine Woman became the cover of Clutch.

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brad listi@bradlisti.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Had so much fun talking to Brad! Please check out the episode:

Today on the program, a conversation w @emilynemens.bsky.social, who returns to the program celebrating the publication of her sophomore novel CLUTCH, available now from @tinhouse.bsky.social. 🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Three weeks of Clutch-ing

A dispatch from the road, plus new classes and upcoming events

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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 5mo ago

“Can we push up that peak to something closer to euphoria? What about when something bad happens: Might it be even worse, more devastating?” In this week’s #CraftCapsule, @emilynemens.bsky.social reflects on adjusting rising and falling action across time in fiction. at.pw.org/NemensCC2

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The Rumpus @therumpus.net · 6mo ago

“...their friendship, though flawed and caked in contemporary culture, defines rebellion.” Katrina Ray-Saulis reviews @emilynemens.bsky.social's Clutch (@tinhouse.bsky.social). ➡️ buff.ly/SglG316

Poets & Writers @pw.org · 6mo ago

“I was trying to solve for that artificial feeling of scenes by manipulating the time signature of storytelling.” In this week’s #CraftCapsule, @emilynemens.bsky.social, author of Clutch (@tinhouse.bsky.social) reflects on poetic time, dialogue, and writing effective scenes. at.pw.org/NemensCC1

New class alert! fawc.org/fawc-online/...

Expansion/Compression: a Short Fiction Workshop - FINE ARTS WORK CENTER in Provincetown

Wednesdays on April 22nd, April 29th, May 6th, and May 13 at 7pm to 9pm (Eastern) In this workshop, we’ll focus on short fiction revision.

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A singular honor to speak to @jsummers.bsky.social about CLUTCH this week. Listen to the conversation here: www.npr.org/2026/02/11/n...

Emily Nemens' novel 'Clutch' tells the story of 5 women and their lifelong friendship

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Emily Nemens about her latest novel, Clutch, which tells the story of five women and their lifelong friendship.

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Atlanta! www.eventbrite.com/e/can-we-be-... Workshop at 1 , reading at 6pm, both at Lostintheletters. <3

Can We Be Friends? Writing Friendship in Fiction & Poetry with Emily Nemens

Join us for a generative writing workshop led by Emily Nemens on Saturday, February 28, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM! Limited seating!

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