Dune Books in Order, by Frank Herbert

Classic Sci-Fi book series written by Frank Herbert, Dune revolves around the desert planet Arrakis, the only known source of a valuable spice called melange. The spice grants enhanced mental abilities and is crucial for space navigation.

The story follows various noble families, particularly House Atreides, as they navigate the intricate power dynamics of the feudal interstellar society.

The central character is Paul Atreides, whose family takes control of Arrakis. As Paul matures, he discovers his latent abilities and becomes embroiled in prophecy, rebellion, and a complex web of political and social conflicts.

Here is the Dune Series in Order

There is more than one Dune Reading Order as Frank Herbert wrote the first six novels, but his son Brian took over with the help of Kevin J. Anderson and expanded the universe of the series with prequels and sequels.

Dune Books by Frank Herbert

Dune (1965)
Dune Messiah (1969)
Children of Dune (1976)
God Emperor of Dune (1981)
Heretics of Dune (1984)
Chapterhouse: Dune (1985)

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Dune Books by Brian Herbert

Prelude to Dune series

House Atreides (1999)
House Harkonnen (2000)
House Corrino (2001)

Legends of Dune series

The Butlerian Jihad (2002)
The Machine Crusade (2003)
The Battle of Corrin (2004)

Dune sequels

Hunters of Dune (2006)
Sandworms of Dune (2007)

Heroes of Dune series

Paul of Dune (2008)
The Winds of Dune (2009)
Princess of Dune (2023)

Great Schools of Dune series

Sisterhood of Dune (2012)
Mentats of Dune (2014)
Navigators of Dune (2016)

The Caladan Trilogy series

The Duke of Caladan (2020)
The Lady of Caladan (2021)
The Heir of Caladan (2022)

The Dune Chronological Reading Order

This is a complete reading order that follows the In-universe chronology and includes the short stories.

Hunting Harkonnens
The Butlerian Jihad (2002)
Whipping Mek
The Machine Crusade (2003)
The Faces of a Martyr
The Battle of Corrin (2004)
Sisterhood of Dune (2012)
Mentats of Dune (2014)
Red Plague
Navigators of Dune (2016)
Imperial Court
Edge of a Crysknife
House Atreides (1999)
House Harkonnen (2000)
Blood and Water
House Corrino (2001)
Fremen Justice
Paul of Dune (2008 – Parts II, IV, VI)
Wedding Silk
The Winds of Dune (2009 – Part II)
Princess of Dune (2023)
The Duke of Caladan (2020)
The Lady of Caladan (2021)
The Heir of Caladan (2022)
Dune (1965)
Whisper of Caladan Seas
Blood of the Sardukar
The Waters of Kanly
Paul of Dune (2008 – Parts I, III, V, VII)
The Winds of Dune (2009 – Part IV)
The Road to Dune
Dune Messiah (1969)
The Winds of Dune (2009 – Parts I, III, V)
Children of Dune (1976)
God Emperor of Dune (1981)
Heretics of Dune (1984)
Chapterhouse: Dune (1985)
Sea Child
Hunters of Dune (2006)
Treasure in the Sand
Navigators of Dune (2016)