In the lecture, around the 8:08 mark, Sanderson states that Dune is probably his favorite book of all time.

A new piece notes why Dune resonates as Sanderson's favorite, even though many stories share similar plot archetypes, and it includes related links plus a brief explanation.

Readers are directed to Sanderson's YouTube channel and the 2025 lecture playlist to hear the remark firsthand, with a reminder to select the correct 2025 lectures.

During a 2025 writing lecture titled Promise, Progress, Payoff—Plot Theory: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #2, Sanderson reveals his all-time favorite book series as Dune by Frank Herbert.

The reveal is framed within broader interest in Sanderson's work and points to related upcoming releases after Wind and Truth.

Sanderson argues that familiar plot structures don’t dilute originality, using Dune to illustrate how strong characters and setting can differentiate stories.

The article places the remark in context, noting Sanderson discusses plot frameworks and compares Dune, Hamlet, and The Lion King to show recurring storytelling structures.