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Dune (40th Anniversary Edition)
Dune (40th Anniversary Edition) | Frank Herbert
Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family--and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what it undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.
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breadnroses
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Just finished re-reading Dune… Denis Villeneuve was sooo right to make Chani a secular Third Worldist 🤞

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Bookish.SAM
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Dune all over the place!

Re-read before going to see Dune 2. Split reading the physical copy and listening to the audio to be sure I was done before the movie. Soo much better than the first read, I was able to catch ua lot more detail and the audio helped with some of the more challenging pronunciation.

The movie was great, but as always the book was better. And EVEN better the 2nd time around.
I‘m hooked all over again!

#Dunesnotjustfordudes

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mindduckbooks
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Lcsmcat
Dune | Frank Herbert
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So relatable!

BeeCurious 😃👍 3w
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vivastory
Dune | Frank Herbert
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As I mentioned in my previous post I just saw Dune part 2 & IMO the 2 part adaptations are both masterpieces. Other great adaptations:
*Scorsese's adaptation of Endo's incredibly moving novel “Silence“
*The miniseries adaptation of Atwood's “Alias Grace“ directed by Mary Harron & written by Sarah Polley
*Andy Muschietti's 2 part adaptation of “IT“ (esp. chapter 2)
*Lord of The Rings
*Persepolis which Satrapi herself co-wrote & co-directed

vivastory *Don't Look Now (one of 2 great adaptations of Du Maurier short stories)
*Silence of The Lambs
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azulaco Agree with Lord of the Rings. Those movies were incredible. 4w
Jess 30 Days of Night is one of my all time favorite graphic novels. Ben Templesmith‘s vampires are stunning and so creepy. I was nervous when they were adapting it but felt the movie gave the same horrifying vibe. Another one is Annihilation. 4w
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Larkken Did the 2nd Dune feel finished or is there strong “stay tuned for movie 3” energy? (edited) 4w
Librariana Lord of the Rings is a cozy, comfort watch for me. I go back to it quite frequently! Completely agree with you on this one. 4w
vivastory @Jess I haven't read the 30 Days of Night graphic novels, but the movie is one of my fave vampire movies. It's been awhile since I've watched it & have had the itch recently to revisit it. I agree about Annihilation! I honestly don't understand the hate that one gets. I thought it was really well-done 4w
vivastory @Larkken It's funny you ask. I left the theatre feeling like it was a satisfying finish but still curious if there would be a 3rd movie. So far the 3rd one hasn't been given the go ahead by the studios but I'd be really surprised if it didn't come to pass. 4w
vivastory @Librariana I'm def. due for another watch, Think I'll watch the extended versions this time 4w
BookmarkTavern So many great choices! Thanks for posting! 3w
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vivastory
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This is hands down one of my most anticipated movies of the year. I saw it last night & boy it did not disappoint at all. It has a different feel from the first one, but I think it is every bit as good. Absolutely fantastic.

Kimberlone Hubby and I are going this afternoon! Can‘t wait! 4w
vivastory @Kimberlone I'll be curious to see what you think. I might go see it again in a couple of weeks 4w
TieDyeDude I missed Part 1 in theaters, but I'm so glad I saw Part 2 this weekend. Riding the sandworms was so freakin' epic! 3w
vivastory @TieDyeDude Wasn't it incredible?! 3w
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brushlo
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i think this is my 3rd read of this one. so good! getting ready for dune part two in theaters this week!

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The_Book_Ninja
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I only just found out Frank‘s son did a novel that fills the gap between Dune and Dune Messiah. Also, I booked tickets for the 2nd Villeneuve movie. Those are all the excuses I needed to re-read this masterpiece. This book is so imaginative & evocative. I love Lynch/Villeneuve‘s films but honestly, there is a beauty & depth to this novel that just can‘t exist outside of the page. The phrase is mis/over-used now, but this is proper “world-building”

RamsFan1963 I have Paul of Dune by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson. I haven't gotten around to reading it, some of their Dune prequels weren't very good (although I did like the first prequel trilogy House Atreides, House Harkonnen and House Corrino). 1mo
The_Book_Ninja Yes, I‘ve seen the hate for the Herbert Jr/ Anderson books. Guess I‘ll have to find out for myself… 1mo
Bookwomble @The_Book_Ninja I'd have to weigh in on the "Hate" side. I read The Butlerian Jihad, and it was a greater abomination than Alia of the Knife ? Now, as pulp space opera, I guess it was ok, but as part of Herbert Senior's legacy, it was a ? from me. Difficult not to play in your dad's 10,000 year sandbox, though. 1mo
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The_Book_Ninja @Bookwomble well I‘m 100 pages in so I‘m committed. But I‘m not someone who‘s afraid to bail on a rubbish book 1mo
Bookwomble @The_Book_Ninja Let us know what you think when you've finished/bailed. 1mo
The_Book_Ninja @Bookwomble yes indeed 🫡 1mo
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kgriffith
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One of the things I think about most when reading classics is when and where they are in the timeline of tropes.

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LiteraryHoarderPenny
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So I promised my son I‘d read his beloved Dune before the 2nd movie came out in March. It‘s slow going for me, I‘m not a big sci-fi reader. Now that I‘ve finished my library book, I need to turn my attention back to it. I went out and bought my copy. I don‘t mind this movie cover at all but can always, always do without these “Dune Part 2” non-removable stickers on them. ☹️

Smrloomis Ugh cover stickers! 2mo
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SabGinesi
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I had to share this quote, so fascinating!

#dune

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SabGinesi
Dune | Frank Herbert
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Started this one over the weekend, I am so happy there is an index!

I'm loving it so far, so many philosophical undertones to make you think about the fictional world created. Hopefully it continues to impress me!

#dune #book #scifi

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LiseWorks
Dune | Frank Herbert
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@Nessavamusic I got another Bingo spot for #NSRChallenge I'm getting there slowly!

Nessavamusic Great job! 4mo
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LiseWorks
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Well, this was a pretty long book. It took me a while to figure out what was happening, but once i got into it, it was good. There is a lot of layers in this book. Now, to watch the movie. It was Chunkster #ChunksterChallenge2023 with 875 pages on Libby. @Amiable It gave me one more spot on #NovemberISpyBingo @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks plus #RushAthon @DieAReader @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES

Deblovestoread Well done! 🙌🏼 one of my all time favorites 💜 4mo
Amiable You‘re better than me —I couldn‘t get more than 100 pages into this one before bailing. 4mo
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 4mo
AmyG 🎉🎉🎉 4mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! This is on my shelf - one of these days! 😂 4mo
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Bookwomble
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I'm a bit late for October's #TitlesAndTunes but still just under the wire for the #Blues tag ☺️ @BarbaraBB @Cinfhen

I had loads I thought I could do for this, and in the end went for two classics: Frank's "Dune", and The Velvet's "Pale Blue Eyes" ?

BarbaraBB Thank you! I will add them to the playlist! 5mo
Bookwomble @BarbaraBB Ah! Now I remember why I downloaded the Spotify app!💡 5mo
BarbaraBB Great! I‘ll share the list soon! 5mo
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ananDM
Dune | Frank Herbert

The first two chapters had a lot of things going on. I loved reading it. But since the chapter Prophet started things got very boring.

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ananDM
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Reading Dune. I loved it till some point. Watched the movie after that. A good adaptation. But towards the ending, the book is getting boring for me. I don‘t know how to perceive the overall “religious leader” situation

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Michael_Gee
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Emergency vet waiting / reading. 😕

Soubhiville I hope you get a clear and treatable answer. 😢🩵. 6mo
wanderinglynn Oh no! I hope everything is okay. 💚 6mo
DaveGreen7777 Hope your kitty is okay! 6mo
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quietjenn Oh, kitty! Hope they're ok. 6mo
5feet.of.fury D‘aww, thinking pawsitive thoughts 😺 6mo
LeahBergen Oh no! Sending ❤️❤️❤️. 6mo
Reggie Awwww, hope they‘re ok. 6mo
Bookzombie I hope everything is okay. ❤️ 6mo
Anna40 Wishing a speedy recovery 6mo
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mindduckbooks
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Mind Duck Books Podcast ep. 50 - Dune by Frank Herbert

https://bit.ly/45e7BQN

#dune #frank #herbert

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mindduckbooks
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On the second part of our Dune special, we go directly into the plot and discuss all the details. That means full on spoilers.

Is there anything we disliked about Dune? what is the best way to make spice tea? Tune in for episode 51 of the Mind Duck Books Podcast.

https://bit.ly/3Z1Yocf

#dune #frank #herbert #summary #story #plot #spoilers

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mindduckbooks
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Mind Duck Books Podcast ep. 50 - Dune by Frank Herbert

https://bit.ly/45e7BQN

#dune #frank #herbert

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mindduckbooks
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Mind Duck Books Podcast ep. 50 - Dune by Frank Herbert

https://bit.ly/45e7BQN

#dune #frank #herbert

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mindduckbooks
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Mind Duck Books Podcast ep. 50 - Dune by Frank Herbert

https://bit.ly/45e7BQN

#dune #frank #herbert

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mindduckbooks
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Mind Duck Books Podcast ep. 50 - Dune by Frank Herbert

https://bit.ly/45e7BQN

#dune #frank #herbert

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mindduckbooks
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This has been one of the most memorable and influential book for me personally that I have ever read.

There are too many things to be said, so rather than read this short review, please check out our very special episode 50 of the Mind duck books podcast where we discuss all the details in depth:

https://bit.ly/45e7BQN

#dune #frank #herbert

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Bookwomble
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I spent the afternoon helping my son and his partner pick up this little guy from a rescue centre, bringing him home to his forever seitch.
His previous name was based on his fur colour, and while not the very worst it could have been, was inappropriate enough to require a re-naming. So, welcome Leto to #CatsOfLitsy 🐈‍⬛😻

Bookwomble My son's a Dune fan due to childhood indoctrination, Leto (Duke, rather than God-Emperor) apparently being the least objectionable name his partner was prepared to accept 😄 8mo
Ruthiella 😻😻😻 8mo
Jari-chan What a great name! Welcome to your forever home with lots of love and cuddles❤️😻 8mo
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dabbe Welcome to your beautiful home, Lovely Leto! 🖤🐾🖤 8mo
Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 8mo
IndoorDame What a beauty 🐈‍⬛🖤😻welcome little one! 8mo
merelybookish Leto is a handsome dude! Glad he's found a place where he will be appreciated. 8mo
Bookwormjillk 😻 8mo
Bookwomble @merelybookish He's appreciated and loved 😊 They'd picked out another cat initially, who was temporarily fostered, but by the time the animal sanctuary had done the paperwork, the fosterer had bonded and asked to keep them, which my son's partner was really upset by. Leto was from a different, more efficient, sanctuary and is already settling in, so this was the cat they were meant to have! 8mo
merelybookish @Bookwomble sounds like a win for everyone! ❤️ 8mo
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Gryffleclaw95
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Panpan

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It took me several months to get through this monster of a book, and despite it being a classic, I struggled to get through it. The world-building and plot was difficult to grasp, and a lot of the book was simply boring. There were certain moments that kept me entertained, but most of my reading consisted of trying to understand the abundance of confusing terminology and what was actually happening in the book.

Amiable Props to you for getting through it. I tried reading it at the urging of my husband and son (both of whom love this book). I made it 100 pages before I finally said, “Nope.” 😖 9mo
Becker I struggled with it too but I think I‘d like to try it again. 9mo
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jacobeck
Dune | Frank Herbert
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love. incredible. i‘m a dunehead now

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Laughterhp
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#thingsincommon - I wasn‘t sure how I was going to connect these 2, but then I put them side by side and the cover coloring is SO similar! So cover color on goodreads

I‘ve been wanting to read Dune for a while now. I watched the new movie (never seen any of the old) and it gave me the courage to read this. I understood the world and story a bit. Normally, I would never watch a movie before the book but it helped here.

#awesomeapril

Clwojick Yes! Especially with the teal bits. 💙 (edited) 12mo
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TheSpineView
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Eggs Perfect choice👍🏼 12mo
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JoeMo
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. I will provide no description and no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, and some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookaDay2023

tonymp This one is also in my TBR. People are always saying to me, “Really? You‘ve never read it?” So nice to see I am not alone! 12mo
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Bigcountry15
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I really enjoyed Dune. A true classic that I have finally crossed off my TBR. The world building is incredible. I very much enjoyed Paul's story and his growth into Muad-Dib. There are many more memorable characters and scenes. And sandworms! The first 100 pages might be slow, but they are very important to the rest of the book. I The appendices are very helpful.
I am looking forward to seeing the new movies and reading the rest of the series.

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Gryffleclaw95
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"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."

- Frank Herbert

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TracyReadsBooks
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My daughter is a huge fan of Dune and has started collecting different editions…this one is cool.

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Lieh
Dune | Frank Herbert
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A SF classic. Totally sucked into the world, found it surprisingly easy to read. Great to read while in a warm place.

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Lizpixie
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Bk2 of #JumpStart2023 is done! And yes, it was an all nighter which is why I‘m only now posting after passing out! A reread, it was just as fabulous as the 1st time around. It‘s a 60s SFF that‘s definitely stood the test of time & is on my list of #TopTenSFFOfAllTime I loved the new movie but the book is SOOO much better. #BookspinBingo #SeriesLove2023 #ChunksterChallenge2023 #FourFoursIn23 #TreasonSeason #NoShameReadathon23 #Pantone2023

TheSpineView Fantastic! 1y
Clwojick Way to go! ⭐️ 1y
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TheAromaofBooks I have owned this one a couple of years and really want to get to it this year!! 1y
Andrew65 Brilliant! A true classic. 1y
Lizpixie @TheAromaofBooks definitely read it, it‘s totally worth the time. @Andrew65 it really is👍 1y
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Lizpixie
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I‘m about 2/3rds of the way through this chunkster on the 3rd day of #JumpStart2023 Hope to maybe finish it by the morning, I think an all nighter is in the works! I‘m astounded once again, how a SFF book written in 1965 can sound so current & meaningful. It‘s basically a book about climate change with a Messiah story woven through. Brilliant🌵🪱🏜️

Clwojick A chunkster already! 🫣 You‘re brave! 1y
operagirl Kudos! It took me many attempts to finish this. I also recommend the sequel Dune Messiah (edited) 1y
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Lizpixie
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Currently rereading Dune as my 2nd #JumpStart2023 book, and it‘s just occurred to me that maybe Robert Jordan in his Wheel Of Time series patterned the Aiel on the Fremen. Both desert people, both with a reverence for water & both a brilliant fighting people. And both looking for their Messiah. Food for thought🤔

Clwojick ❤️❤️ 1y
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TieDyeDude
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This most memorably happened to me reading Dune for the first time. I was commuting to Philadelphia for work and read it every spare moment I had.

Which books have sucked you in this fully?

LeeRHarry Years ago reading The Time Traveller‘s Wife on a plane, desperately trying to finish before we landed and bawling my eyes out! It really wasn‘t pretty 😏 1y
TheNeverendingTBR I was like this with The Dark Tower series, I love it when you come across a book(s) that you can't put down. 1y
TheKidUpstairs I remember reading The Red Tent one year during TIFF. It was the perfect read to make time disappear during long line ups. But then I got so sucked in I was reading and walking through a lobby at the same time and walked smack into the back of Forrest Whittaker. He is a VERY large man. Luckily, he's also very nice. Just laughed and said "must be good, be careful around stairs!" 1y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs I love him!! 💙💙 1y
MicheleinPhilly @TheKidUpstairs What a great story! 🤣 1y
TieDyeDude @LeeRHarry Nothing wrong with ugly crying on a plane 😆 I think this book was the last one that had me tearing up. Not what I expected from the synopsis. Luckily I was at home when I finished it. 1y
TieDyeDude @TheNeverendingTBR So good! My younger brother barely reads, but we read this series together over the course of a couple years. I'd love to re-read it soon, this time adding in The Wind Through the Keyhole, which I haven't read yet. 1y
TieDyeDude @TheKidUpstairs Awesome! What a great story. He seems like he'd be very chill. The book sounds interesting, too. I'm not familiar with Dinah. 1y
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TracyReadsBooks
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Apparently I was not alone in reading/shelving—or, in my case rereading—Dune this year. 😂 I was, however, one of the few to tackle Field‘s collected Sharps & Flats newspaper articles. I liked both books (and quite a few others) a lot and overall read very few outright duds. Most anticipated reads for 2023 include Pierce Brown‘s Light Bringer, Justin Cronin‘s The Ferryman, and Annalee Newitz‘s The Terraformers.

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AaronZipp
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The book was amazing, hard to read at times from trying to comprehend what was real between visions and reality.

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swynn
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Mrs Jacobs introduced me to Dune back in the 7th grade. I don't set out books for show, so I'd be happy for her to see & ask about whatever I'm reading at the time. But she wouldn't get away without seeing how worn is my forty-year-old copy of Dune.

#SundayFunday
@ozma.of.oz

BookmarkTavern We appreciate the teachers who introduce us to life long favorites! Thank you for sharing! 1y
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Oberkrombie
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Top 10 book for Sci-fi readers here, but only if you‘re not daunted by the immensity of the series. Frank Herbert created an incredible world-build to rival that of Sanderson with intelligent craftsmanship and a style of timeline I found very new and effective. I can tell the remainder of the series has a lot to offer.

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TheBookAddict
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“If wishes were fishes we‘d all cast nets.”

#YesiReads

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TLuvs
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The book is so much better then the movies! So much political intrigue and a great back story.

Liatrek Love this book! 2y
TLuvs Just finished it and WOW! I can see why, so good! 2y
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jitteryjane724
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A friend gave me her copy after not caring for it and I enjoyed this story more than I expected! There is a sense of adventure and epic imagery. The mysticism and incorporation of various linguistic roots into the vocabulary reminded me of some of my own travels. I'm not sure how much I'll invest philosophically but it's clear that Herbert poured his mind and heart into his work. Excited to see the cinematic interpretation!

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Lizpixie
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#AlphabetGame #letterD

Catching up on this after a busy few days with a sick daughter & grandson. The tagged book is one of the best SciFi novels ever written, it‘s grand, it‘s political, it‘s guerrilla warfare & it‘s mystical. Brilliant.

Consider yourself tagged if you haven‘t joined in yet!

CarolynM That‘s tough for you when you‘re not well yourself☹️ Hope you‘re coping ok and they‘re all better😘 2y
Lizpixie @CarolynM you do what you have to for family right? Poor girl has a sinus infection that‘s triggered a raging migraine with nosebleeds & everything & bubba has another cold & his cast is back on coz his foot is turning again(born with talipes)so he‘s annoyed & frustrated. Just started taking his first steps too! It was a tough couple of days & she‘s still pretty bad. Fingers crossed it lifts soon🤞 2y
CarolynM 🤞🤞💕💕 2y
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