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Emma Cline

Emma Cline is an American writer, born in 1989 in Sonoma County. Best-known works include The Girls. Honours include Shirley Jackson Award for Novel, O. Henry Award and Guggenheim Fellowship.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Emma Cline, mostly literary fiction, published by Vintage Digital, first published in 2026.

Born 1989, Sonoma CountyFrom United States
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Books reviewed1
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Switzy cover
Switzy2026 · ★ 4.0
GenresLiterary Fiction 1PublishersVintage Digital

Awards & honours

3 recorded
Shirley Jackson Award for Novel2016O. Henry Award2021

Literary prizes

O. Henry Award 2021

Genre awards

Shirley Jackson Award for Novel 2016

Honours & fellowships

Guggenheim Fellowship 2024

Books

1 book
Switzy cover
Switzy2026 · ★ 4.0

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How many Emma Cline books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Emma Cline: Switzy.

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