Revisiting Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’
Frank Herbert’s 1965 epic Dune was once the domain of sci-fi diehards. But in recent years, the book has crossed over into the mainstream. In today’s Books We’ve Loved, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker are joined by Throughline’s Ramtin Arablouei, who makes a personal case for the story’s appeal – despite its density. Then, special guest, author Pierce Brown, shares whether he thinks Dune has reached Star Wars levels of cultural saturation.
Ramtin’s Recommendation: ‘Rendezvous with Rama’ by Arthur C. Clarke
Parker’s Recommendation: ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ by Ursula K. Le Guin
Andrew’s Recommendation: ‘Saga’ by Brian K. Vaughn
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Ramtin’s Recommendation: ‘Rendezvous with Rama’ by Arthur C. Clarke
Parker’s Recommendation: ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ by Ursula K. Le Guin
Andrew’s Recommendation: ‘Saga’ by Brian K. Vaughn
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Frank Herbert’s 1965 epic Dune was once the domain of sci-fi diehards. But in recent years, the book has crossed over into the mainstream. In today’s Books We’ve Loved, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker are joined by Throughline’s Ramtin Arablouei, who makes a personal case for the story’s appeal – despite its density. Then, special guest, author Pierce Brown, shares whether he thinks Dune has reached Star Wars levels of cultural saturation.
Ramtin’s Recommendation: ‘Rendezvous with Rama’ by Arthur C. Clarke
Parker’s Recommendation: ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ by Ursula K. Le Guin
Andrew’s Recommendation: ‘Saga’ by Brian K. Vaughn
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Ramtin’s Recommendation: ‘Rendezvous with Rama’ by Arthur C. Clarke
Parker’s Recommendation: ‘The Left Hand of Darkness’ by Ursula K. Le Guin
Andrew’s Recommendation: ‘Saga’ by Brian K. Vaughn
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2025-12-06
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