An Instant New York Times Bestseller,
The TODAY Show and Jenna Bush Hager’s Book Club Pick,
and the Barnes & Noble Discover Pick!

Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.

It seems like any other day. You wake up, get ready, and head out.

But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small box, holding the answer to the number of years you will live.

Suddenly, everyone on earth is faced with the same choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge?

As society comes together and pulls apart, The Measure charts the dawn of this new world through an unforgettable cast of characters whose paths interweave with one another: best friends whose dreams are forever entwined, pen pals finding refuge in the unknown, a couple who thought they didn’t have to rush, a doctor who cannot save himself, and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that changes everything.

The Measure is a sweeping, ambitious, uplifting story about family, love, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.

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PRAISE & REVIEWS

“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 and This Is How It Always Is

“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

"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

“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 points of view, 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, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things

“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

“A compelling, heart-breaking story of life and love with a perfect, elegant premise.”
— Bridget Collins, bestselling author of The Binding and The Betrayals

“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, a Good Morning America Buzz Pick

“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

"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