Ever since its publication in 1965, 's has set the bar high for epic science fiction. In fact, Herbert's beloved novel is considered to be one the . Dune was the recipient of multiple awards, including the inaugural Nebula Award for best novel in 1966. And in October 2021, more than 50 years after the novel's initial release, fans of Dune are being treated to a film adaptation, directed by Denis Villeneuve. So, there's no better time to not only give Dune another listen but also check out Frank Herbert's other works.
While Dune absolutely works as a stand-alone novel, Herbert actually ended up writing to his original bestseller: , , , , and . After Frank Herbert's death in 1986, the author's son took up the Dune torch with the help of science-fiction author . Their collaboration yielded that take place after the events of the final books in Frank Herbert's original Dune series.
Now maybe you've made your way through all of the Dune novels, and you're looking for even more audiobooks similar to Dune to keep the excitement going. Many science fiction books have been influenced by Frank Herbert's classic, so there are plenty of books like Dune to choose from. The real question: Which ones are the best? Which sci-fi stories are doing something new, inventive, and interesting? The audiobooks on this list represent just a few of the best of the best.
Whether you love Dune because of its inventive setting, its unforgettable characters, or the epic scope of the storyline, these 15 audiobooks are perfect for every fan of Dune.
If you're looking for even more excellent science-fiction listens to add to your list, check out this list of . Or try some of these . The world of Dune is incredible, but there are plenty of other sci-fi worlds out there to explore.
Emily Martin has a PhD in English and is a contributing editor at Book Riot.