"Dune Books: Reading in Chronological Order"

Since the release of Frank Herbert's groundbreaking sci-fi novel *Dune* in 1965, fans have been captivated by its intricate and expansive political landscape. While Frank Herbert authored six novels in his lifetime, his son Brian Herbert and co-author Kevin J. Anderson have significantly expanded the universe, bringing the total to an impressive 23 novels that span 15,000 years. If you're new to the series or looking to dive deeper, understanding where to start and how to navigate the reading order can be daunting. We're here to guide you through the entire *Dune* book timeline, especially with the anticipation of *Dune: Messiah* on the horizon.

How Many Dune Books Are There?

The Dune franchise now boasts 23 books in total, with the original six penned by Frank Herbert himself. The remainder, while considered canon, were written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, enriching the saga's timeline.

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To experience the core of the Dune saga as Frank Herbert envisioned it, start with these novels in this order:

• Dune
• Dune Messiah
• Children of Dune
• God Emperor of Dune
• Heretics of Dune
• Chapterhouse: Dune

All Dune Books: Chronological Reading Order

Note: The following summaries contain spoilers for the Dune book series.

The Butlerian Jihad by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### The Butlerian Jihad by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

9$9.99 save 0%$9.99 at AmazonThis prequel, set 10,000 years before Frank Herbert's Dune, lays the groundwork for the series' universe. It explores the origins of the brutal war between humanity and the artificial intelligence they created, setting the stage for the technologically-limited world of Dune.

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### The Machine Crusade by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

10$9.99 save 25%$7.48 at AmazonIn this second installment, the narrative delves deeper into the war, introducing ancestors of key Dune families and building the universe's rich lore.

The Battle of Corrin by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### Dune: The Battle of Corrin

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Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### Sisterhood of Dune

6$11.99 See it at AmazonThis novel transitions to the "Schools of Dune" era, 83 years later, exploring a world without "thinking machines" and the rise of the Butlerian movement.

Mentats of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### Mentats of Dune

5$9.99 save 5%$9.49 at AmazonWith the machines gone, new schools emerge to train human replacements, including the Mentats. This novel introduces tensions that threaten the universe's stability.

Navigators of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### Navigators of Dune

5$9.99 save 6%$9.41 at AmazonThe final book in the trilogy focuses on the growing threat of anti-technology forces and their impact on the universe.

House Atreides by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### House Atreides

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House Harkonnen by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### House Harkonnen

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House Corrino by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### House Corrino

2$14.21 save 0%$14.21 at AmazonThe final prelude novel focuses on the imminent birth of Paul Atreides and the Bene Gesserit's anticipation of the Kwisatz Haderach.

Princess of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### Princess of Dune

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The Duke of Caladan by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### The Duke of Caladan

3$27.99 save 27%$20.49 at AmazonFocusing on Leto Atreides, this novel traces his rise to power and the dangerous path it sets him on.

The Lady of Caladan by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### The Lady of Caladan

4$28.99 save 45%$15.99 at AmazonThis book delves into Lady Jessica's choices and their impact on the universe, highlighting her struggle against the Bene Gesserit.

The Heir of Caladan by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### The Heir of Caladan

2$19.99 save 0%$19.99 at AmazonThe conclusion of the Caladan trilogy centers on Paul's journey to self-discovery and leadership.

Frank Herbert's Dune

### Frank Herbert's Dune

1$10.99 save 10%$9.89 at AmazonThe seminal work that started it all, Dune follows the Atreides family's quest to control the Spice trade on Arrakis, introducing the series' complex political and ecological themes.

Paul of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### Paul of Dune

2$10.99 save 0%$10.99 at AmazonThis novel acts as both a prequel and sequel to Dune, exploring Paul's life before and after the original novel's events.

Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah

### Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah

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The Winds of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### The Winds of Dune

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Frank Herbert's Children of Dune

### Children of Dune

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Frank Herbert's God-Emperor of Dune

### Frank Herbert's God Emperor of Dune

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Frank Herbert's Heretics of Dune

### Frank Herbert's Heretics of Dune

0$9.99 save 0%$9.99 at AmazonThis novel jumps forward 1500 years after Leto's death, examining the resurgence of sandworms and the power struggles among new civilizations.

Frank Herbert's Chapterhouse: Dune

In the final book written by Frank Herbert, the Bene Gesserit face a war with the Honored Matres, ending on a cliffhanger that was later resolved by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

Hunters of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### Hunters of Dune

1$10.99 save 14%$9.49 at AmazonThis novel continues the story from Chapterhouse: Dune, exploring the aftermath of the war and the return of scattered humanity.

Sandworms of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

### Sandworms of Dune

1$10.99 save 10%$9.89 at AmazonThe culmination of the series, this book ties together numerous plot threads, delivering a dramatic conclusion to the Dune saga.

Will There Be More Dune?

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