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PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at Emily Nemens' forthcoming novel Clutch

The book examines the complex relationships between five longtime friends

“This novel is really an ode to friendship and those vital love affairs — not romantic, but those of deep affection — that grow richer over time,” Nemens says of the book

Emily Nemens is celebrating friendship in her latest book.

The author has shared the cover of her forthcoming novel, Clutch , exclusively with PEOPLE. The book is set to arrive next year via Tin House, an imprint of Zando.

The novel follows a group of five friends, who met as undergraduates in college. Twenty years later, they are spread across the country, and are in different stages of life too.

There’s Gregg, who works in progressive Texan politi

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