“For fans of Charles Baxter, this collection of new and previously published short stories embodies all that we’ve come to expect from Baxter: lovely writing, sharp dialogue, themes of isolation, Midwestern locales and a thoroughly enjoyable read. The beauty of short stories is that you can savor them over time, like a literary dessert before bed each night. My favorites in this collection? The title story and “Horace and Margaret’s Fifty-second,” although each and every story flows and resonates with Baxter’s amazing talent.”—Hilary, from The Ship’s (B)log at Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle