Read an excerpt of "Under the Wave at Waimea"

Author Paul Theroux had two reasons to celebrate recently.

He turned eighty last Saturday and released a novel on Tuesday.

Under the Wave at Waimea is, unsurprisingly, the story of a surfer.

More specifically, it follows Joe Sharkey, whose struggle to come to terms with aging has disastrous consequences.

If this intrigues you, head to the New York Times for an excerpt of Under the Wave at Waimea.