Order of Dune Books
Frank Herbert launched the legendary Dune science fiction franchise in 1965, creating what many readers regard as the pinnacle of the sci-fi genre. This epic saga unfolds across thousands of years in humanity's far future, weaving together complex themes of evolution, survival, religion, and politics into a rich tapestry that has captivated generations of readers.
Herbert penned the original masterpiece plus five additional novels before his passing. Later, his son Brian Herbert partnered with Kevin J. Anderson to expand the universe with their own contributions to the franchise.
Here you'll find the complete Dune reading order, organized by original publication dates and arranged chronologically where needed:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paul of Dune | 2008 | |
| 1 |  Dune | 2020 | |
| 1 |  The Duke of Caladan | 2020 | |
| 1 |  The Butlerian Jihad | 2002 | |
| 1 |  Red Plague | 2016 | |
| 1 |  House Atreides | 1999 | |
| 1 |  Sisterhood of Dune | 2011 | |
| 1 |  Fremen Justice | 2001 | |
| 1 |  The Illustrated Dune | 1965 | |
| 1 |  Hunting Harkonnens | 2002 | |
| 2 |  The Dune Encyclopedia | 1984 | |
| 2 |  Mentats of Dune | 2014 | |
| 2 |  The Lady of Caladan | 2021 | |
| 2 |  House Harkonnen | 2000 | |
| 2 |  The Winds of Dune | 2009 | |
| 2 |  Whipping Mek | 2002 | |
| 2 |  Muad’Dib | 2022 | |
| 3 |  Navigators of Dune | 2016 | |
| 3 |  Songs of Muad'dib | 1992 | |
| 3 |  The Machine Crusade | 2002 | |
| 3 |  House Corrino | 2001 | |
| 3 |  The Prophet | 2024 | |
| 3 |  The Heir of Caladan | 2022 | |
| 3 |  Princess of Dune | 2023 | |
| 4 |  The Road to Dune | 2005 | |
| 4 | The Faces of a Martyr | 2004 | |
| 5 |  Tales of Dune | 2011 | |
| 5 |  The Battle of Corrin | 2004 | |
| 6 |  Sands of Dune | 2022 | |
| 18 |  Dune Messiah | 1969 | |
| 20 |  Children of Dune | 1976 | |
| 21 |  God Emperor of Dune | 1981 | |
| 22 |  Heretics of Dune | 1984 | |
| 23 |  Chapterhouse: Dune | 1985 | |
| 24 |  Hunters of Dune | 2006 | |
| 25 |  Sandworms of Dune | 2007 | |
| 26 |  The Battles of Dune | 1994 |