What order should I read Brian Herbert's books in?

Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Brian Herbert's series listed here began in this order: Prelude to Dune (1999), Legends of Dune (2002), Great Schools of Dune (2012).

Which Brian Herbert book should I read first?

Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Dune: House Atreides (1999), book 1 of Prelude to Dune.

Books in order

Brian Herbert books in order

Here are 3 of Brian Herbert's series in reading order — 9 main books in all. The earliest, Prelude to Dune, began in 1999. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

Prelude to Dune

3 books · 1999–2001

#1Dune: House Atreides1999
#2Dune: House Harkonnen2000
#3Dune: House Corrino2001

Prelude to Dune reading order and reading times →

Legends of Dune

3 books · 2002–2004

#1Dune: The Butlerian Jihad2002
#2Dune: The Machine Crusade2003
#3Dune: The Battle of Corrin2004

Legends of Dune reading order and reading times →

Great Schools of Dune

3 books · 2012–2016 · 25 h 39 min

Great Schools of Dune reading order and reading times →

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Reading Brian Herbert

What order should I read Brian Herbert's books in?: Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Brian Herbert's series listed here began in this order: Prelude to Dune (1999), Legends of Dune (2002), Great Schools of Dune (2012).
Which Brian Herbert book should I read first?: Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Dune: House Atreides (1999), book 1 of Prelude to Dune.