Publication Reading Order
The Dune is a Science Fiction / Fantasy 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 🎬 3 adaptations → | 1965 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert 🎬 2 adaptations → | 1969 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 1970s | |||
| 3 | Children of Dune by Frank Herbert 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1976 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 4 | God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert | 1981 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert | 1984 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Chapterhouse: Dune by Frank Herbert | 1985 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 7 | House Atreides with Kevin J. Anderson | 1999 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 8 | House Harkonnen with Kevin J. Anderson | 2000 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 9 | House Corrino with Kevin J. Anderson | 2001 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Fremen Justice with Kevin J. Anderson | 2001 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 11 | The Butlerian Jihad with Kevin J. Anderson | 2002 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 12 | The Machine Crusade with Kevin J. Anderson | 2002 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 13 | The Battle of Corrin with Kevin J. Anderson | 2004 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 14 | Hunters of Dune with Kevin J. Anderson | 2006 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 15 | Sandworms of Dune with Kevin J. Anderson | 2007 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 16 | Paul of Dune with Kevin J. Anderson | 2008 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 17 | The Winds of Dune with Kevin J. Anderson | 2009 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 18 | Sisterhood of Dune with Kevin J. Anderson 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 2011 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 19 | Mentats of Dune with Kevin J. Anderson | 2014 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 20 | Red Plague (Short Story) with Kevin J. Anderson | 2016 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 21 | Navigators of Dune with Kevin J. Anderson | 2016 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 22 | The Duke of Caladan with Kevin J. Anderson | 2020 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 23 | The Lady of Caladan with Kevin J. Anderson | 2021 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 24 | The Heir of Caladan with Kevin J. Anderson | 2022 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on Amazon Australia |
| 25 | Princess of DuneLatest with Kevin J. Anderson | 2023 | Buy on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy on 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.
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