Nikki Erlick is a writer and editor whose 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. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Measure, which was a Read with Jenna Today show book club pick as well as a Barnes & Noble Discover Pick and Monthly Book Club Selection.
"Perfect for book clubs, Erlick's 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"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"A compelling,
heart-breaking story of life and love with a perfect, elegant
premise." -- Bridget Collins, bestselling author of The Binding"One
of the most life-affirming novels I've read in a long while, The
Measure is exactly what our world needs right now."
-- Christina Dalcher, bestselling author of Vox"The Measure is
utterly original and wonderfully mysterious. Through Erlick's deft
prose and clever logic, I threw away all disbelief and fully
plunged into the unsettling but life-affirming world she creates."
-- Jessica Anya Blau, author of Mary Jane"The Measure is an utterly
original and hugely compelling story, which drew me in from the
very first page with its beautiful writing. Weeks after reading it,
I'm still thinking about this smart, uplifting novel and its
wonderful characters." -- Freya Sampson, author of The Last Chance
Library"Nikki Erlick has created an irresistible hook about a
question that everyone asks but no-one ever wants to answer. With
thoughtful and compelling detail, she crafts a strange--and
strangely familiar--world full of new moral and political
conundrums. And while the novel is full of ideas, The Measure has a
strong emotional heart--with an array of characters exploring their
frightening, but sometimes beautiful new worlds. Ultimately, The
Measure is about the power of human resilience, a new world where
people get to choose their own kind of freedom." -- Luke Allnutt,
author of We Own the Sky"A brilliant concept cleverly executed. I
couldn't stop reading." -- Christina Sweeney-Baird, author of The
End of Men"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"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"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." -- The Bookreporter"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
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