Ben Fountain Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Ben Fountain Standalone Novels series?"

"There are two books in the Ben Fountain Standalone Novels series, published between 2012 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ben Fountain Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Ben Fountain Standalone Novels series is Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, published in 2012."

Q: "Has Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk been adapted into a film?"

"Yes, Ang Lee directed the film adaptation in 2016, starring Joe Alwyn and Kristen Stewart. The movie used an experimental high frame rate shooting technique."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk	2012	Ben Fountain	Buy
2	Devil Makes Three	2023	Ben Fountain	Buy

Ben Fountain’s standalone novels showcase his talent for combining sharp satire with genuine empathy. Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2012) follows a squad of soldiers paraded around a Dallas Cowboys game during the Iraq War, and it won the National Book Critics Circle Award.

Devil Makes Three arrived in 2023, more than a decade after Billy Lynn. Fountain takes his time between books, but the results tend to be worth the wait. Both novels share his interest in how American institutions shape the lives of ordinary people.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ben Fountain Standalone Novels series?

There are two books in the Ben Fountain Standalone Novels series, published between 2012 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Ben Fountain Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Ben Fountain Standalone Novels series is Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, published in 2012.

Has Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk been adapted into a film?

Yes, Ang Lee directed the film adaptation in 2016, starring Joe Alwyn and Kristen Stewart. The movie used an experimental high frame rate shooting technique.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order