The Hermitage Book Club: Discussing Hermitage Fellow Emily Nemens’ 2026 Novel CLUTCH

Author and former Paris Review editor Emily Nemens joins the Hermitage Book Club to dissect her highly praised 2026 novel, Clutch. Hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat, where Nemens previously served as a fellow and curator, the discussion delves into the narrative construction and thematic weight of her newest fiction. Having the author present transforms a standard reading group into a direct dialogue about the drafting process, character development, and the specific influences that shaped the book. It is a rare chance to question a writer on her home turf.