Dune

Who recommended it

1. 

   Stewart Brand Creator of the Whole Earth Catalog; co-founder of the Long Now Foundation

   Canon selection

   Picked for the Manual for Civilization.

   Stewart Brand's Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization↗ Organization pagelongnow.org The Long Now Foundation · 3 Mar 2014 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   Christopher Paolini Author, novelist

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2026 Five Books interview “The Best Epic Fantasy Books”.

   The Best Epic Fantasy Books↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 23 Jan 2026 · checked 12 Nov 2026

3. 

   Arkady Martine American science fiction author and historian (born 1985)

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2024 Five Books interview “The Best Political Sci-Fi Books”.

   The Best Political Sci-Fi Books↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 28 Jun 2024 · checked 12 Nov 2026

4. 

   Mark Manson American author and blogger

   Explicit recommendation

   On Mark Manson's own list "The 11 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time".

   The 11 Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time↗ Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

5. 

   Brandon Sanderson American fantasy writer

   Explicit recommendation

   Screen Rant reports him naming Dune as his favourite book series of all time during one of his writing lectures.

   Brandon Sanderson Officially Reveals His Favorite Book of All-Time↗ News reportscreenrant.com Screen Rant · 13 Apr 2026 · checked 13 Nov 2026

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