Book description
The Poppy Fields (Deluxe Limited Edition)
By Nikki Erlick
Nikki Erlick's newest novel, The Poppy Fields, arrives as a visually stunning Barnes & Noble exclusive that feels almost as enchanting as its story. The cover is a riot of color-sprayed edges and subtle special effects, while the hardcover case bears a delicate flower stamp-an elegant nod to the book's central motif. Inside, beautifully illustrated endpapers frame an essay by Erlick herself, giving readers a glimpse into her creative process.
At its heart, The Poppy Fields is a speculative meditation on grief and healing that will resonate with fans of her earlier bestseller, The Measure. The plot follows four strangers-Ava the illustrator, Ray the fireman, Sasha the occupational therapist, and Sky the free-spirited wanderer-plus an unlikely companion, a friendly pup named PJ. Each carries a wound too heavy to bear alone, and together they embark on a cross-country road trip toward a remote research center in the California desert.
The center's promise is both alluring and unsettling: a controversial treatment that lets patients sleep through their pain, only to awaken healed-if they can endure potential shadowy side effects. As the quartet ventures westward, their pasts surface, threatening to derail the journey. Erlick deftly balances each character's arc, weaving humor with poignancy and never allowing the speculative premise to eclipse the human stories.
What makes this edition truly special is how it mirrors its narrative's themes: the delicate beauty of healing and the power of shared experience. The limited-edition packaging invites readers to hold a tangible piece of the story-a physical reminder that even in fiction, hope can be felt.
For anyone who loves speculative tales that linger long after the last page, The Poppy Fields offers a hopeful, richly imagined adventure about what it takes to let go and move forward. It's a book you'll want to reread, and perhaps, like the characters, take one more step toward your own poppy fields.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience