Ben Fountain

A ferocious firefight with Iraqi insurgents has transformed the eight surviving men of Bravo Squad into America's most sought-after heroes in this riotously funny and exquisitely heartbreaking portrait of our time.

In Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, the new novel from Ben Fountain (Brief Encounters with Che Guevara), a firefight with Iraqi insurgents transforms the men of Bravo Squad into America's most sought-after heroes. Sent on a media-intensive Victory Tour to reinvigorate support for the war, on a rainy ... (more)Thanksgiving, the Bravos are guests of the Dallas Cowboys, slated to be part of the halftime show alongside Destiny's Child. Over the course of this day, Billy Lynn, a 19-year-old Texas native, begins to understand difficult truths about himself, his country, his family, and his brothers-in-arms. Vouchers to attend are $5 and get you $5 off the author’s featured book or a purchase on the day of the event. Vouchers can be purchased in advance, over the phone, or at the door.