The Spice Must Flow: A Dune Reading List

Dune, Frank Herbert s classic science fiction novel about feuding interstellar nobility, mind-altering spice, and killer sandworms, has inspired fervent devotion since it was published in 1965. But despite being one of the most influential science fiction books ever written no Dune, no Star Wars the franchise has never quite achieved mainstream status.

That could change later this year with the release of the first part of Denis Villeneuve s highly anticipated film adaptation starring Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, and Zendaya. The time is now to get up to speed on lasguns, space guild navigators, and gom jabbars. Whether you re a lifelong fan who can recite the Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear or just want to know what the big deal is, read on for a curated guide to the world of Dune and its lasting impact and influence.

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I loved Dune when I read it in the 1970s.