BookBingeDune Books in Order
The short answer
Frank Herbert · 6 books
- How many books?
- There are 6 books in the Dune series, published 1965–1985.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Chapterhouse: Dune (1985).
- Where to start
- Start with Dune (1965).
About 2,900 pages — roughly 50 hours of reading
Dune is a science fiction media franchise that originated with the 1965 novel Dune by American author Frank Herbert.
Here is the complete Dune reading order — all 6 books by Frank Herbert, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- DuneSet on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides.1965605 pages
- Dune MessiahPaul Atreides, the Muad'Dib, rules as Emperor.1969279 pages
- Children of DuneThe Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides.1976504 pages
- God Emperor of DuneLeto Atreides, the God Emperor, has ruled for 3,500 years.1981475 pages
- Heretics of DuneA thousand years after God Emperor of Dune.1984512 pages
- Chapterhouse: DuneThe final book in Frank Herbert's original Dune saga.1985495 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Dune books are there?
There are 6 books in the Dune series by Frank Herbert, from Dune (1965) to Chapterhouse: Dune (1985). Together they run to about 2,900 pages.
Is the Dune series finished?
Yes. Frank Herbert completed the series with Chapterhouse: Dune in 1985; all 6 books are out now.
What is the first Dune book?
Dune (1965) is book one, at 605 pages. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides.
Should I read the Dune series in publication order?
Yes. For the Dune series, reading order and publication order are the same — Dune (1965) through Chapterhouse: Dune (1985).
How long does it take to read all Dune books?
About 2,900 pages across 6 books — roughly 50 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Dune (605 pages); the shortest is Dune Messiah (279 pages).