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On My Nightstand: Under The Wave At Waimea By Paul Theroux

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Today’s On My Nightstand Reading is from chapter four, Drunk On The Road from Under The Wave At Waimea. Timed to Theroux's eightieth birthday, UNDER THE WAVE AT WAIMEA is the story of aging big-wave champion surfer, Joe Sharkey. Joe’s struggling to come to terms with the fast-approaching end of his career when he accidentally kills a stranger near Waimea, Hawaii after a night of drinking. As Joe and his girlfriend, Olive, deal with the repercussions of the accident she throws herself into uncovering the dead man’s identity and helping Joe find vitality and refuge in the waves again.   Paul Theroux has written over fifty books (this will be his 54th) both fiction and nonfiction, making him one of the most prolific authors of our time. Some of his best-known works include The Great Railway Bazaar, Dark Star Safari, and Mosquito Coast, which has been adapted by Apple as a series that is set to be released on April 30 and stars Theroux's nephew, actor Justin Theroux.  Instagram: @paul.theroux https://www.paultheroux.com/ Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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