Enter the Duniverse at the Library

By Carrie McBride, Communications
October 26, 2021
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Dune, written by Frank Herbert, was first serialized in Analog magazine and, after being rejected by about twenty publishers, was released as a book in 1965. An epic story set in the far future about warring noble houses fighting for control of the vital spice melange—only found on the barely habitable desert planet Arrakis, aka Dune,—the book went on to win the prestigious Nebula and Hugo Awards. A growing fanbase over the decades has made it one of the best-selling science fiction books of all time. 

The recently released film adaptation, directed by Denis Villeneuve, runs over two and a half hours long but only covers roughly half of the first Dune book. Whether you've just seen the movie and want to immerse yourself in the world of Dune, or you want to initiate yourself with the book (or books) before you see it, the Library can hook you up.

So strap on your stillsuit, watch out for sandworms, and get out your library card.

Read the original series 

Dune book cover

Frank Herbert wrote five additional Dune books after the original:

  1. Dune
  2. Dune Messiah
  3. Children of Dune
  4. God Emperor of Dune
  5. Heretics of Dune
  6. Chapterhouse: Dune

Listen to an audiobook

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Going on a trip or a verrrrry long run? Find many of the Dune books as e-audiobooks on our app SimplyE or through the catalog.

Prefer another language?

cover of Japanese language Dune