pstrongHands down my favorite book of the year.strong -- strongAnn Patchett, strongemstrongNew York Timesstrongemstrong bestselling author of emThe Dutch Houseem and strongemstrongCommonwealthstrongemstrong strongppstrongFrom the emNew York Timesem bestselling author of emThe Family Fangem comes his first short story collection in nearly a decade, combining his signature quirkiness with his keen eye for emotional complexity to explore the fraught relationship between parents and children.strong ppWildfire Johnny is the story of a man who discovers a magic razor that allows him to travel back in time. Scroll Through the Weapons is about a couple taking care of their underfed and almost feral nieces and nephews. Signal to the Faithful follows a boy as he takes a tense road trip with his priest. And Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine, the title story, is about a narcissistic rock star who moves back home during a rough patch. These stories all build on each other in strange and remarkable ways, s