Nikki Erlick's debut novel, The Measure, was an instant New York Times bestseller upon publication in June 2022. It was selected as The TODAY Show's #ReadWithJenna book club pick and the Barnes & Noble Discover Pick. The Measure has been translated into 24 languages worldwide. As a journalist and travel writer, my work has appeared on the websites of New York Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post, Literary Hub, Indagare Travel, BookTrib, and Vox Media. The Poppy Fields is my second novel.

As a travel writer, she explored nearly a dozen countries on assignment, from rural villages in France to the Arctic fjords of Norway. As a ghostwriter, she has written for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and academics.

Nikki graduated from Harvard University summa cum laude and was an editor of The Harvard Crimson. She earned her master's degree in Global Thought from Columbia University.

Praise for Nikki Erlick's books:

"I doubt I will ever use the term 'life-affirming' when describing a novel again. No other book could ever measure up to what Erlick has done with this tender, original and gripping debut. I cannot think of a reader of any genre who would not find something to love in The Measure." 
- Bookreporter.com

"Erlick compellingly and captivatingly explores each facet of human nature, from hatred to heartbreak to hope." 
- Library Journal

"Nikki Erlick's debut will have us all living life to the fullest, treasuring every moment, and keeping an eye out for her next book!"
- Barnes & Noble

"By a debut author who we are sure will be one to watch, The Measure is a fantastic first outing for Nikki Erlick…It's a timely, page-turning triumph and I can't recommend it enough."
- LoveReading

"Nikki Erlick, whose debut, The Measure, blew readers away with its poignant exploration of life, free will and death, makes a triumphant return…The Poppy Fields is a certified Big-Idea book, the kind that weaves together cultural, social and even political debates about complicated subjects while demonstrating their real-world effects through complex, layered characters. It is ambitious beyond belief, yet I can think of no better author to tackle these issues (let alone do it so beautifully) than Nikki Erlick."
- Book Reporter

"Erlick's follow-up to her Read with Jenna pick The Measure is a timely speculative novel about sister relationships, forgiveness, and self-discovery… Each of the characters' stories includes secrets and motives that engender surprising plot twists, yet their experiences all show aspects of shared humanity, grief, and loss that will make it easy for readers to find empathy even as the plot veers toward dystopian extremes. At its core, this is a story of hope and healing and of what people are willing to do to find them."
- Library Journal

"Erlick's absorbing sophomore work, sure to be another hit, beautifully explores grief, healing, and acceptance."
- Booklist (starred review)

"Alluring… the character work is top-notch, especially as the seemingly disparate travelers find common ground in their resilience… Readers will be in no rush to see it end." 
- Publishers Weekly