How to Read the Dune Books in Order
Published by Esther Fung, April 3, 2024
Thanks to the new movie adaptations, we’re currently in a Dune renaissance. Despite being published in 1965, this classic was the third bestselling science fiction title on Pango in 2023 and the number one sci-fi best-seller of 2024 so far.
But if you’ve come here ready to sail for Arrakis but you want to make sure you’ve got your bearings first, you’ve made the right choice. After being rejected by more than twenty publishers, Dune has inspired numerous sequels, prequels, adaptations, and spin-offs. Read on to discover the correct reading order for Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune series.
At a glance:
- Dune is an iconic science fiction classic due to its incredible world building, nuanced characters, and timeless themes.
- Frank Herbert wrote the original series. After his death, his son and another science fiction writer created additional stories based on his notes.
- You can read the books in release order or chronological order.