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Children of Dune

Frank Herbert

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Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time. The Children of Dune are twin siblings Leto and Ghanima Atreides, whose father, the Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, disappeared in the desert wastelands of Arrakis nine years ago. Like their father, the twins possess supernormal abilities—making them valuable to their manipulative aunt Alia, who rules the Empire in the name of House Atreides. Facing treason and rebellion on two fronts, Alia’s rule is not absolute. The displaced House Corrino is plotting to regain the throne while the fanatical Fremen are being provoked into open revolt by the enigmatic figure known only as The Preacher. Alia believes that by obtaining the secrets of the twins’ prophetic visions, she can maintain control over her dynasty. But Leto and Ghanima have their own plans for their visions—and their destinies....

Summer Reading Patterns

Happy Sunday gang, and Happy Father's Day to any of the bookish dads out there! This week, I've been thinking a lot about summer reading patterns. As someone who yaps a lot about books online, I hear a lot of feedback about what other people do for reading, and it fascinates me how different we all are! In terms of packing for a trip, I usually find a local beach bookstore and make my way there as well. I love it when a book leans into the water, piracy, or hot/desert climates.

However, I hear from others that when they head into summer vacations, they read less due to more outdoor activities. Though an increase in audiobook consumption seems well agreed upon, given more time outside, and road trips. So I’m interested to hear how summer changes your reading habits! Do you read more or less? Do you pack a ton of books on trips?

Current Reads

I did announce this week that I was starting a new Fable Book Club! We will be starting July 1 with Our Sister's Keeper by Jasmine Holmes. In terms of reading, I finished off my reread of Tress of the Emerald Sea, and I just enjoyed it so much. I also finished an Arc of Songs of the Dead by Brandon Sanderson and Peter Orullian.

What's Next

• A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab - probably next
• Jade City by Fonda Lee - researching for next month's book club!
• The Photonic Effect by Mike Chen - sent by the publisher, sounds cool.
• Valor by John Gwynne - Really want to continue.
• What Blood Remembers by C William Phillips - probably next on my e-reader.
• Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove - Up next on audio!

Books I Will Get to

• Speaking Bones by Ken Liu
• Children of Dune by Frank Herbert
• The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
• A Compliment of Scoundrels by S.V. Lockwood
• Buzzard by Inez Ray
• Tales from the Territory by Travis Baldree
• As You Wake, Break the Shell by Becky Chambers

What are you all reading? What catches your eye on the upcoming release schedule? Let me know.