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Dune

by Brian Herbert

25 books Started 1965 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Dune is a series by Brian Herbert, made up of 25 books published between 1965 and 2023. It begins with Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) (1965), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Princess of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) (2023), spanning 58 years of storytelling.

25books
58years active
7decades
~2.4yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
1960s
1 Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Dune Messiah ( By: Frank Herbert) 1969 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
3 Children of Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
4 God Emperor of Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Heretics of Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Chapterhouse: Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
7 House Atreides ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
8 House Harkonnen ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 House Corrino ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Fremen Justice ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Butlerian Jihad ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Machine Crusade ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Battle of Corrin ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Hunters of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Sandworms of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Paul of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Winds of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
18 Sisterhood of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Mentats of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Red Plague (Short Story) ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Navigators of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
22 The Duke of Caladan ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Lady of Caladan ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The Heir of Caladan ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Princess of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson)Latest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Dune series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dune series?

Start with Dune ( By: Frank Herbert) (1965), the first book in the Dune series by Brian Herbert. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Dune series?

There are 25 books in the Dune series by Brian Herbert, published between 1965 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Dune series?

The first book in the Dune series is Dune ( By: Frank Herbert), published in 1965 by Brian Herbert.

What is the latest book in the Dune series?

The most recent book in the Dune series is Princess of Dune ( With: Kevin J. Anderson) (2023) by Brian Herbert.

Brian Herbert (1947-2015) was an American author known for co-authoring the "Dune" sequels and prequels with his father, Frank Herbert. Herbert studied music and social work before turning to writing. He published several novels before collaborating with his father on "Dune: The Butlerian Jihad" (2002), which initiated a new "Dune" saga. Together, they wrote 12 additional "Dune" novels, expanding the original mythology and exploring new characters and events. Herbert also penned standalone works such as "Sidney's Comet" (1983) and "Man of Two Worlds" (1986). Herbert received critical acclaim and numerous awards for his "Dune" collaborations, including the Prometheus Hall of Fame Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Despite some mixed reviews, his contributions helped continue the legacy of Frank Herbert's iconic masterpiece.

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