Aug. 2016 — Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan What it's about: On the surface, Finnegan's memoir centres around his adventures as a surfer, riding the waves of various coasts around the world. But as you get deeper into the story, it becomes clear that his adventures in Australia, Africa, the South Pacific, and Asia go far beyond his saltwater exploits. Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan ($15, originally $18) Image Source: barnesandnoble.com Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan $15 from barnesandnoble.com Buy Now