The Poppy Fields (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel (Signed B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Nikki Erlick

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Powered by a phenomenal cast of complex characters, this deeply emotional and ultimately hopeful story makes us ask important questions of ourselves and what it means to fully feel all of our wounds.

This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition features colored sprayed edges, special effects on the cover, a flower stamp on the hardcover case, beautifully illustrated endpapers, and an exclusive essay from the author.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit The Measure—a runaway bestseller and a Read with Jenna TODAY Show pick—comes a stunning speculative story of healing, self-discovery, forgiveness, and found friendship that will appeal to readers of Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.

Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there’s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal.

Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies a unique new research center, home to an experimental and controversial treatment that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain...and keep on sleeping. After they awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they will finally be healed. But only if they’re willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects.

Journey to the Poppy Fields alongside four very different strangers, and one little dog, who find themselves thrust together on an unexpected road trip across the country to reach this mystical destination—and its brilliant, enigmatic founder, Ellis. As Ava, a book illustrator; Ray, a fireman; Sasha, an occupational therapist; Sky, a free spirit; and a friendly pup named PJ attempt to make their way west, each of their past secrets and mysterious motivations threaten to derail their voyage.

A high-concept speculative novel about heartache, hope, and human resilience, The Poppy Fields explores the path of grief and healing, a journey at once profoundly universal and unique to every person, posing the questions: How do we heal in the wake of great loss? And how far are we willing to go in order to be healed?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063455276
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/17/2025
Edition description:	Signed B&N Exclusive Edition
Pages:	324
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.08(d)

About the Author

Nikki Erlick is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Measure, which was a Read with Jenna TODAY Show Book Club pick. Her work has appeared online with New York Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Indagare Travel, The Huffington Post, and Vox. She has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a master’s degree from Columbia University and lives in Los Angeles.

Editorial Reviews

A masterful, tender exploration of love, loss, and the poignant echoes of memory—profoundly moving." — Jamie Ford, New York Times-bestselling author

"A deeply thought-provoking, fascinating story about the most elemental issues of humanity." — Angie Kim, New York Times bestselling author of Happiness Falls and Miracle Creek

“The Measure is equal parts charming and thought-provoking. It takes a philosophical question—what if everybody on earth knew exactly how long they had left to live?—and explores, with compassion and pragmatism, how the implications would trickle down into every area of modern life, from politics to intimacy.” — Marie Claire

“Despite its chilling premise, Erlick’s novel is an escape from—rather than a window into—our own terrifying reality.”  — New York Times on The Measure

"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

“So often, high-concept novels are all conceit, no heart, but Nikki Erlick gives us both in spades, a fascinating and timely setup buttressed by a compelling cast of characters finding their hard way through unprecedented times. It makes The Measure a heartfelt parable for our own unprecedented times but also its opposite: a lesson in what doesn’t change even when everything else does.”  — Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of One Two Three

“What an incredible book! It’s truly original with an intriguing premise that’s beautifully executed. I loved the fact that it was written from so many POVs, each adding depth and perspective to the overall narrative which made it a rich and satisfying read. I found it gripping, poignant, and intensely thought-provoking.” — Ruth Hogan, bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things, on The Measure

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